avast 5 updater

Hi...
Is there any reason why looknstop cant seem to recognize avast 5 internet security updater when updating?.In application filtering it shows as ? and "unknown" path.Im using windows 7 64 bit ,and looknstop 64 bit.
Tia
ellison

 

Hi ellison64,

Extension used for the Avast Updater file isn’t a standard one, you need to apply the below into the registry (It should address the problem);

---- Cut below ------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lnsfw1]
"AddExt"="TUP"

 

Hi Phantom..
Ive put that reg entry in but still no joy.Loook nstop still showing unknown.
ellison

 

Hi Phantom...
My error !!!!!!
After a reboot ,your reg patch works.

Thank you very much.
ellison