Since Friday, Windows users have reported problems with the operating system freezing shortly after booting, an issue linked to a faulty update for Avira's security software.
A considerable number of Windows 11 and Windows 10 customers have experienced these system freezes, with most linking the issues to Avira.
According to many of these reports on Reddit and Avira's own customer forums, affected computers usually start normally, but some fail to load the Windows desktop, as first reported by Günter Born.
Affected users have discovered that the sole remedy is to uninstall Avira's software while booting into safe mode.
Despite resolving the freezing problem for some, certain impacted users have encountered difficulties removing Avira completely.
Windows should automatically re-enable Microsoft's free Defender Antivirus software.
When approached for comment, Avira told BleepingComputer that they are aware of the issue and are currently investigating it, seeking a fix.
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This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:20:14 +0000