Get the latest Avira patches to fix Windows 10 update bugs

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Updated onFebruary 2, 2021

updated onFebruary 2, 2021

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Avira recently rolled out an importantpatchto fix the bugs introduced by the recentApril 2019 Patch Tuesday updates. Thepatchsolved theupdateissues for both Windows 7 andWindows 10users.

Microsoft already has abad reputationas far as theWindows Updatesare concerned. The company was still struggling to cope up with the bad imagecaused by Windows 10 October Update.

Unfortunately, the latest Patch Tuesdayupdatesturned out to beanother blowto Microsoft’s reputation.

PCs running Avira failed to boot after update

ManyWindows 10users started reporting booting issues shortly after Microsoft rolled out the April 2019updates. The company investigated the issues and confirmed that some antivirus products were triggering the problem.

The big M worked with Avira and identified the glitch that caused WindowsPCsto becomeunresponsive after a reboot.

However, the bug only affectedusers runningAvira Antivirus softwareonWindows 7 and 8.1. Microsoft immediately responded to the reports and temporarily blocked theWindows 10May 2019updateon affected devices.

No more update issues

Avira released anupdateto fix the issue once and for all. The security vendor confirmed that the issue also impactedWindows 10users.

The company says that theupdate(KB4493509) will be automatically downloaded on your systems. Initially, most users uninstalledWindows 10April 2019 Update after hearing about the issues.

Windows Insiders are currently testing theWindows 10May 2019 Update. The new OS version is expected to land by the end of this month. Hopefully, we will be facing fewer issues this time around.

All Avira users out there! Let us know if you are still experiencing issues with the April 2019 Patch Tuesdayupdates. Comment below.

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Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Get the latest Avira patches to fix Windows 10 update bugs

PCs running Avira failed to boot after update

No more update issues