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Question

The AVAST icon warns that my system is unsecured

Nov 8, 2013 7:59AM PST

The AVAST icon warns that my system is unsecured

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Clarification Request
(NT) More detai
Nov 8, 2013 8:00AM PST
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Sorry,
Nov 8, 2013 8:08AM PST

I hit the wrong key. Give us more details.

Dafydd.

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Clarification Request
(NT) Please post the exact message.
Nov 8, 2013 8:27AM PST
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Answer
Not being updated lately is common
Nov 8, 2013 8:58PM PST

Another with some AV programs is that you didn't select/configure some optional feature. You can generally turn off those nags.

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Addendum
Nov 8, 2013 8:59PM PST

Another is that you have a trial version that has expired, a free version that requires registration, or a subscription (free or paid) that's not been renewed in time.