Officially Avast Antivirus 2018is compatible with Windows 10 as well with both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. However, some users may have issues with running Avast on the latest Windows. This article covers the most known ones, as well as solutions for fixing them.
So far, this article covers three issues
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Issue #1 – BSOD After Installing Anniversary Update
The major issue which affected many Avast users and caused a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) after they installed latest Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Cause of the issue was the incompatibility between one of the Avast drivers (aswvmm.sys) and Intel CPU from the Skylake family. However, Avast has promptly identified the issue and released an emergency program update which fixed the issue.
Solution #1.1 – Update your Avast before installing Anniversary Update
Since the issue has been officially fixed by Avast, you just need to make sure you are running the latest compatible version.
Installation of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Solution #1.2 – Repaid your Avast before installing Anniversary Update
Another way how to get the latest version of Avast is to repair the current one. Internet connection is needed, of course.
Issue #2 – Critical Error: Start menu and Cortana aren’t working
This one is probably the most popular issue on Windows 10. It basically locks up the Start menu and Cortana so you can’t use them at all which is really painful.
Although many tech guys are saying it’s caused by Avast or any other antivirus, it’s not true. This issue is caused solely by Microsoft and a bug in Windows 10. Avast security for mac download.
Just make sure you are running the latest version of Avast before trying any of the solutions below.
Solution #2.1 – Boot into Windows Safe Mode
If you are lucky the only thing you need to do is boot into Windows Safe Mode and then restart to the regular mode. If you are not sure how to do it, follow the instructions below:
Alternatively, you can boot into Safe Mode using the Advanced start-up:
Solution #2.2 – Add new user account to Windows
Another solution which helped some users is creating a new local user account in Windows. Avast secureline activation code for mac. If you are not sure how to do it, follow the instructions below: How to scan one files with avast for mac.
Alternatively, you can create a new user from the Control Panel:
Solution #2.3 – Run the System File Checker tool to repair corrupted system filesAvast Security For Mac
You can try to repair the corrupted or missing system files using the Windows tool called System File Checker or SFC. It’s quite simple and apparently worked for lots of users:
Issue #3 – Avast SecureDNS can’t run on this network
Recently many of the Avast users have reported the issue with Avast SecureDNS on the official forum. SecureDNS is a premium feature which protects you from phishing attacks using fake DNS servers. It is available only in the paid products Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security and Avast Premier.
When this issue happens Avast will display a message ‘SecureDNS can’t run on this network’ in the status monitor. Although it will stay in the ‘green’ state like on the screenshot below.
Solution #3.1 – There is no solution at the moment ?
So far there is no available solution, but Avast is aware of this issue. Also, you don’t need to worry about your security, it doesn’t have any impact on Avast detection.
Additional NotesAvast For Mac
Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2018 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
We have also a similar guide for compatibility issues on Windows 8 / 8.1.
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If you are having any different problems with Avast Antivirus and Windows 10, just let us know in the comments below. Same if the described solutions and fixes didn’t work for you.
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