Why is the Update aborted at X%?

It might be because of invalid (temporary) files. To solve the problem, switch to directory C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data (eventually hidden)\Avira\AntiVir ... and empty the directories temp and idx.

Then run the file PREUPD.EXE, located in C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir ....

Please check if the problem has been solved, during the update.

Affected products

Avira Professional Security, Version 2012 [Windows]
Avira Free Antivirus [Windows]
Avira Antivirus Premium 2012 [Windows]
Avira Internet Security 2012 [Windows]
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus, Version 10 [Windows]
Avira AntiVir Premium, Version 10 [Windows]
Avira AntiVir Professional, Version 10 [Windows]
Avira Premium Security Suite, Version 10 [Windows]
  • Created : Thursday, September 13, 2007
  • Last updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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