Inaccurate Computer System Time/Date

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AVG contains a feature that checks your computers date in order to prevent displaying incorrect information about status of your virus base updates. In case a discrepancy is detected, the following message is displayed:

Your computer system time seems to be inaccurate. This may lead to false virus database up-to-date reporting. Please correct your system time if possible.

In order to fix your computer date and time and restore the correct function of AVG update, pelase proceed as follows:

  • Open menu Start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Date and Time.
  • Please select the correct date and click the OK button to confirm.

In some unique cases, the mentioned message can be displayed incorrectly, even when your computer date and time is correct. In such a case, you can disable this check in AVG the following way:

  • Run AVG.
  • From top menu Tools select Advanced settings… option.
  • Select Update from the left navigation tree.
  • In the section Additional update options uncheck the Check computer time option.
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