Can't Update Avg Or Avira

[jaideeguy]

Was having problems updating my AVG and posted on this forum. Suggestions or alternatives were Avira...so I downloaded and installed Avira....same same...says my virus database, anti spyware and is outdated and update manager is 'access is forbidden' .

Could I have a virus already that is maybe blocking access?/ or could it be my newly installed latest IE??

I've been unprotected for a few days now and getting nervous......

[namoo]

disable your firewall in windows and on the router try it again then at least u know if its a port problem or not.

[TheVinylMan]

I've been unprotected for a few days now and getting nervous......

Bare backing in thailand is always a dangerous game ........... did you uninstall AVG before installing Avira?? There may be a conflict between the 2 programmes if you have not uninstalled AVG

As already mentioned sounds like your firewall is blocking the updater......... turn off and update and remember to turn back on when done

[jaideeguy]

Ok, I disabled my windows firewall and tried...same same, access blocked by 'server', then quickly re enabled it.

Now how do I go about disabling my router's firewall????

[namoo]

presuming it has a web interface go to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 or the default ip for your router.

Also try using OPENDNS instead of your isp DNS Servers it maybe that.

Failing that buy a MAC

[katana]

Try updating manually.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4762934_manually-u...vg-edition.html