Microsoft Blocks Windows 10 Update for Some Avast, AVG Users

Microsoft is reportedly blocking the Windows 10 version 1903 and Windows 10 version 1909 updates to some Avast and AVG software users. According to a report from ZDNet, the updates are blocked on PCs that are running software from Avast or AVG with version 19.5.4444.567 or earlier.

According to Microsoft, "To safeguard your upgrade experience, we have applied a hold on devices with affected Avast and AVG Antivirus from being offered or installing Windows x, version 1903 or Windows 10, version 1909, until the application is updated".

Getting effectually the trouble seems relatively elementary, with users being required to simply update their Avast or AVG software before attempting to update Windows 10 to version 1903 or version 1909. AVG has besides noted that the block affects AVG Ultimate xix.v and lower, AVG Net Security 19.5 and lower, and AVG AntiVirus Free 19.5 and lower, while Avast, which caused AVG in 2016, noted that the weblog affects Avast Premium Security nineteen.v and lower, Avast Premier 19.5 and lower, Avast Internet Security nineteen.5 and lower, and Avast Free Antivirus 19.5 and lower.

Apart from that, Microsoft has as well blocked Windows 10 updates on some computers using a Qualcomm modem due to driver compatibility issues. Windows will brandish a message to affected customers asking them to update their WiFi drivers before proceeding with the Windows update. On a support page related to the issue, Microsoft says "To safeguard your upgrade experience, we have applied a hold on devices with affected Qualcomm commuter from being offered Windows 10, version 1809, Windows 10, version 1903, or Windows 10, version 1909, until the updated driver is installed".

So, if you lot're seeing any of these issues with your Windows updates, brand sure yous've updated your anti-virus software, and your Qualcomm drivers earlier attempting another update on your PC.