Avira clears out recognition files

Avira is updating the main virus recognition file. The download is 15 MByte and due to the large volume it is expected that update times may take longer.

Tettnang, 27 October 2008 – Avira has connected eight additional servers for the major update of its recognition file and added an additional 6GB of bandwidth in order to ease the download time. Slight delays are expected with the update, especially to the 60 million Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus users.

The update will benefit users of the Avira protection software with a speed enhancement of the antivirus solution. The antivirus specialists are removing hundreds of thousands of recognition patterns from the recognition file which are now being handled by generic detection methods. By doing his the memory requirement is reduced and less pattern comparisons are needed.

Due to the fact that the recognition file is very large (about 15mb) it may cause a delay in delivery. Avira has made additional bandwidth and servers available to users of the commercial versions. Users of free Avira AntiVir Personal – Free Antivirus may experience update delays due to the demand of more than 60 million users, even with the additional bandwidth and servers. Avira recommends that if users require an update sooner to choose a time when less users are online – normally this is from midnight to the early hours of the morning.


About Avira

Avira is a leading worldwide provider of self-developed protection solutions for professional and private use. The company belongs to the pioneers in this sector with over twenty years experience.

The protection experts have numerous company locations throughout Germany and cultivate partnerships in Europe, Asia and America. Avira employ more than 180 employees at their main office in Tettnang on Lake Constance and is one of the largest employers in the region. There are around 250 people employed worldwide whose commitment is continually being confirmed by awards. A significant contribution to protection is the Avira AntiVir Personal which is being used by private users a million times over.

Well-known listed companies as well as educational organizations and public employers belong to the list of national and international customers. In addition to the protection of the virtual environment, Avira cares for more protection and safety in the real world by promotion of the Auerbach Trust. The Auerbach Trust of the founder of the company promotes common and social projects as well as the arts, culture and science.


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Avira GmbH
Elisabeth Rothbart
Lochhamer Schlag 5a
D-82166 Gräfelfing/München
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 8583 639 17
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