Avg free update manager needs restart

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A couple of months ago it started demanding I reboot after each daily update. I cleaned the registry with Reg Mechanic. The problem went away for a few weeks but has now re-appeared. Mac Close-icon. Mobile Close-icon. Business Close-icon. Services Close-icon. Support Close-icon. Start Free trial Buy Now. Start Free trial Start Free trial. Start Free trial. Automatically checks 8 million drivers to help give you:.

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To ensure complete removal of AVG software, we recommend you either use the AVG uninstaller or any other reliable third-party uninstaller tool, such as Perfect Uninstaller. Protective tools, such as AVG, place their files deep into your system for effective functioning and all of these files are not removed by Add or Remove Programs utility.

If the above error still persists after you have reinstalled AVG, perform the following steps to update the software:. In case you find the AVG protective software is constantly generating errors when performing updates, you may want to switch to more friendly protective tools, such as STOPzilla Antivirus and Spyware Cease.

Resolution Methods To repair the error, you need to delete temporary update files. Open the Tools menu and select Advanced Settings.