Solved Could Windows Update force my antivirus to upgrade

NourinE

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Hello,
for two days, the 'Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.193.1923.0)' appeared among the important update, I tried to installed it twice, it failed, then I troubleshooted it, but the same result, too.
After a while, the same update appeared but in a newer version 'Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.193.2004.0)', I tried to install it and it didn't work either.
to my surprise, my Avast Internet Security 2015 was updating itself to Avast Premier.
I didn't understand any thing, but I think it has to do with the 'Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.193.2004.0)'.
any explanations or suggestions, please?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
Windows Update cannot force Avast to update itself, only Avast can. Is Avast running?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Agreed, Updates are usually only for Windows and other Microsoft programs such as Office and Windows Defender. What Avast! seems to be doing is Upgrading you to a better[?] version and usually a user has to interact with such a message offering the Upgrade for it to happen.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WinXP, WinVista, Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Linux Mint 20
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    2 Customs and 12 OEM/Brands
    CPU
    AMD and Intel
Some software programs when installed have the option to automatically update to newest version if available. Generally this means newer versions as long as there is no change in subscription costs for the user. Personally, whenever I see this option I always decline because I want to be the only one that changes anything. Same with Windows updates which I have set to notify me but never download and install automatically.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 64, LT -Windows 10 Home 64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 500-075 Desktop + HP 15-f018dx Laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2 GHz Quad Core/ LT - i3-4030U 1.9 GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxcon Joshua-H61-uATX
    Memory
    8 GB/ LT - 6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD (DX10.1)
    Sound Card
    Integrated IDT 92HD73E
    Hard Drives
    1T HDD, 16G Sandisk Cache Drive, 2T Seagate 3.0 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
    Other Info
    CyberPower UPS, Macrium Backup, Revo Pro, Malwarebytes Premium
Avast is running perfectly, but it's really weird for me.
now, I tried to open Chrome (the latest stable version) but it closes itself, I can only open it in the Guest mode in desktop mode!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
Avast is running perfectly, but it's really weird for me.
now, I tried to open Chrome (the latest stable version) but it closes itself, I can only open it in the Guest mode in desktop mode!!
If Chrome is your only browser I would download and install Firefox so you still have browser capabilities then uninstall/reinstall Chrome and see if it still malfunctions. I say Firefox because it is a very easy install and very easy to use if you have never used it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 64, LT -Windows 10 Home 64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP 500-075 Desktop + HP 15-f018dx Laptop
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2 GHz Quad Core/ LT - i3-4030U 1.9 GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxcon Joshua-H61-uATX
    Memory
    8 GB/ LT - 6GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD (DX10.1)
    Sound Card
    Integrated IDT 92HD73E
    Hard Drives
    1T HDD, 16G Sandisk Cache Drive, 2T Seagate 3.0 External
    Keyboard
    Wireless
    Mouse
    Wireless
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Norton 360
    Other Info
    CyberPower UPS, Macrium Backup, Revo Pro, Malwarebytes Premium
I had used Internet Explorer before I moved to Mozilla for a while, then I tried Chrome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
I reinstalled Avast Internet Security 2015 and now it works fine. I have doubt about a Windows Update 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2 x64 Edition - March 2015 (KB890830)'
is necessary to install? it appears in Optional Updates.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
I installed the update and does no harm.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
I installed it without any problem, too.
I think the problem is Avast Premier, it crashed right after two boots of the upgrade.
no Chrome works fine.
thank you all.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 64bit (6,3 Build 9600)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony VAIO SVE1512A4E
    CPU
    Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU B980 @2.40GHz 2.40GHz
    Memory
    4,00 Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Corporation Intel HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Intel Corporation 7 Series/C210 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Monitor Plug-and-Play générique
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Harddrive ST640LM001HN-M640MBB from 596.17 GB SATA II
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast! INTERNET SECURITY
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