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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Avira Antivirus Update Freezes Windows PCs on Startup

Windows users have reported system freezes shortly after booting, which have been linked to a faulty update for Avira's security software. Affected computers become unresponsive approximately 20 seconds after Avira launches, with the only solution being to uninstall Avira's software while booting into safe mode. Avira has acknowledged the issue and is currently investigating it, with a fix expected to be automatically deployed through an update.

via BleepingComputer|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Avira Antivirus Freezes Windows PCs at Startup, Fix Underway

Users have reported that a recent update to Avira antivirus is causing Windows systems to freeze at startup, with 100% CPU and RAM usage. The issue is affecting both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and appears to be related to Avira's application loading process. Some users have been able to resolve the problem by uninstalling Avira. Microsoft Defender can provide malware protection as an alternative. Avira has not yet addressed the issue, but it was ranked among the best performers in the latest malware protection ranking.

via Neowin|

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