Databases Extremely Out of Date

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I have automatic database updates setup but for some reason I keep being told my database is out of date.

I go to mainly update it, it gets like 8% through, and then the problem pops up again.

I’ve tried closing and reopening the software but no luck. Any solutions?

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If you’re in the US, the downloads and updates are banned. You have to use a VPN to change your location, I hear.

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I hope they unban it in the United states, because it’s a great antivirus!

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mine says the databases are extremely out of date but when I look at the logs it says my update was successful, no updates needed… but then I sitll have that “extremely out of date” notification :confused:

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Got the same issues, using a vpn worked a week or so ago but now its not. Changed server location, and tried several different vpn countries, no luck. Anyone have any ideas?

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I am getting this now. I can update the databases via VPN, and then a few hours later Kaspersky claims the databases are extremely out of date. Also configured Kaspersky to use the Mexico Update Servers. Update only works via VPN.

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VPN is one way of getting around the issue, but with those who do not have VPN, here is another way to manually add Kaspersky’s international server:

Open Kaspersky application and click on the following and add server name:

  1. Database Update

  2. Schedule

  3. Select Update Resources

    • Add

  5. Copy “http://s00.upd.kaspersky.com” and paste in the box. Click on “Select”

  6. Ensure that “Status” is checked

  7. Save

This should allow the updates to take place automatically in the background.

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so whats the next best thing to Kaspersky

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The last database update I received was on 11/15/24. Since then Kaspersky has indicated Up-to-date databases. Is that correct? Has anyone received updates since then?

EDIT: I went to the update screen and manually updated the databases. Databases release date is now 11/17/24.

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Just change the location of the Kaspersky server outside of the USA. Don’t have to use VPN.

Use http://dnl-06.geo.kaspersky.com - Mexico City

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Thank you - any idea why it’s banned in the US now? i love this free security app. Used to use Norton but it killed the performance on my system.

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so that’s why I now have ultraAV on my machine… sonuva…

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Exit Kaspersky. Run the VPN to another country. Start Kaspersky. Update.

That is the only way I found that it works.

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VPN is one way of getting around the issue, but with those who do not have VPN, here is another way to add Kaspersky’s international server:

Open Kaspersky application and click on the following and add server name:

  1. Database Update

  2. Schedule

  3. Select Update Resources

    • Add

  5. Copy “http://s00.upd.kaspersky.com” and paste in the box. Click on “Select”

  6. Ensure that “Status” is checked

  7. Save

This should allow the updates to take place automatically in the background.

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You’re a life saver!

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It it was working OK, it would not say that. Do the Mexico backup setting and then try again after flipping on the Kaspersky VPN (any location) or a VPN to any non-US location before you update.

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Which vpn did you try? The Kaspersky vpn works for me to get updates on desktop, but not for mobile phone. Proton free vpn works for that so far.

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Kaspersky does that for me if it attempts an auto update without a vpn turned on.

On an android phone, if it attempts to update without a vpn, it will remove the most recent av database and revert to one from Oct 23.

That’s about the timeframe that a vpn became necessary for it to work for me. Prior to that, database updates worked with no problem, without vpn and without having to use any alternate Kaspersky update servers.

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thanks this worked, but you need to uncheck the status in the default source

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How do you do this? I don’t see an option for this in the app