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Derek HarrisDerek Harris 

Enhanced Firewall is turned off --- and won't switch on

Hi - I just manually updated AVG Internet protection by clicking on the 'check for updates'  virus definition button and also the 'check for updates' application button. Both downloaded updates dates April 1st. BUT now AVG says the Enhanced Firewall is turned off.  I've clicked 'Turn On'....but then get an AVG message saying 'Enhanced Firewall not available.'

I've re-booted. Same problem.

Any advice?

AVG support is operating a reduced serviced at the moment, like most of us.
Rakshith RajkumarRakshith Rajkumar (AVG)
Hi Derek,

We will help you with that.
Could you share the screenshot of error message?
You can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
Firewall not working pic
Rakshith RajkumarRakshith Rajkumar (AVG)
Hi Derek,

Thank you for providing the screenshot.
In this case, I kindly request you to repair the product using this article.
If the issue still persists go ahead and uninstall and reinstall the AVG Internet Security.
Keep us posted.
Peter WarmerdamPeter Warmerdam
User-added image
Balasubramanian SBalasubramanian S (Avast) 
Hi Peter,

We have replied to your original post: https://support.avg.com/answers?id=9060N000000gNCl .
Keep up the conversation through single thread in order to get quick assistance.
Thank you.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
Well, it didn't work trying to repair AVG. I'm going to try to uninstal and reinstal. Hope I don't end with just no AVG or broken AVG!
Derek HarrisDerek Harris

OK. Have reinstalled. Looks to be OK. But there is no mention now of a firewall on the AVG screen. Is there a way I can check it's now working? Pic below:-

AVG screen after reinstall

Rakshith RajkumarRakshith Rajkumar (AVG)
Hi Derek,

You can check whether the Firewall is on or off in the Hacker Attacks option.
Keep us posted.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris

Thanks. All good there. But now I have another problem with AVG. It's trying to block itself!!

AVG pop up...

Derek HarrisDerek Harris
This never happened before. Do I just allow it? Or is something odd going on here???
 
Rakshith RajkumarRakshith Rajkumar (AVG)
Hi Derek,

Could you please provide me the screenshot after clicking the See details in the left bottom of the corner?
With the details we will be in a better position in helping you.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
User-added image
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
Does the above help? Seems odd that AVG should be questioning itself....
Bharath RogerBharath Roger (AVG)
Thank you for sharing the screenshot, Derek.
Please reset Google Chrome browser to default settings and check for the popup.
Click the below link to show steps to reset Chrome.
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3296214
Keep us posted.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
OK. I've reset Chrome. I've not closed (or acted upon) the above pop up yet. Shall I just close it now...and see what happens? Or what should I do next?
Balasubramanian SBalasubramanian S (Avast) 
Yes, Derek. 
If the popup appears again, we can investigate further.
Derek HarrisDerek Harris
Thank you for your help. Looking good now, for the moment anyway! :)
Balasubramanian SBalasubramanian S (Avast) 
You are most welcome, Derek.
Feel free to contact us if you need further help.
Have a nice day!
Carole AshworthCarole Ashworth
Thanks for recently posting this query Derek and AVG staff for the helpful replies. I've just experienced the exact same problem with my AVG Firewall, after an update, then found your post.
In case anyone else looking for same information .... Just want to add here - in my case, the "repair" procedure which didn't work for Derek, did work for me after re-boot (Windows 10)
Sarath PriyanSarath Priyan (Sitel)
Carole, thanks for your answer in this post. 

Our developers has released a recent update regarding the firewall issue experienced by our users.

You can update it manually or repair the program for the update to be completed and resolve your issue.

Feel free to reach us for further help.
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