Update files can also be downloaded for free from these pages if required e.g. if your computer does not have an Internet connection. Avast antivirus definitions are usually released on a daily basis.
Note:No reinstallation of the antivirus program is needed for virus database updates, but for an quickly and easily virus database update, follow the instructions below:
1) choose antivirus version (4 or 5);
2) download vpsupd.exe or vpsupd4.exe file to anywhere on your computer;
3) and finaly, run executable to update your VPS files;
Download avast antivirus definitions
avast! 5 VPS update file:
version: 5.0.0
file name: vpsupd.exe
file size: 30MB
Download vpsupd.exe
avast! 4 VPS update file:
version: 4.8.0 (old product)
file name: vpsupd4.exe
file size: 35MB
Download vpsupd4.exe