- Platform: Avast
- Error code: Well This Is Embarrassing
- Error says: Well This Is Embarrassing
- Occurs: Error may come while launching any of Avast’s products
- Effect of the error: Because of the error Avast applications may fail to load
This error code may appear on the following Avast products
- Avast Premium Security for Windows
- Avast Free Antivirus for Windows
- Avast SecureLine VPN for Windows
- Avast Cleanup Premium for Windows
- Avast AntiTrack Premium for Windows
- Avast Driver Updater for Windows
- Avast BreachGuard for Windows
As per the information shared by Avast this error mainly comes because of any conflicts with the Windows services configuration, so make sure that the relevant Windows services are set to run automatically, or you need to repair and reinstall the Avast product causing this error.
How To Resolve Avast “Well, This Is Embarrassing” Error?
Recommended Steps if You Are Having The Error With Avast Antivirus
Fix 1: Repair The Avast Antivirus
- Right-click on the Windows Start icon.
- Then choose Apps and Features.
- Then tap on the Three-dot icon.
- Then choose Uninstall twice.
- If the user Account Control window prompts choose Yes.
- Now wait till the Avast Setup window appears, and choose Repair.
- Now wait till the Repair process finishes.
- If it asks to Restart the computer, then consider Restarting your device.
- Now check if the error still comes or not.
Fix 2: Reinstall The Avast Antivirus
If the error still continues after repairing the Avast Antivirus then you should consider uninstalling and reinstalling The Avast Antivirus.
- Uninstall the Avast Antivirus software from your device.
- Then Restart your PC.
- Once your PC restarts, reinstall the Avast Antivirus software.
Recommended Steps if You Are Having The Error With Avast Secure line VPN, Avast Cleanup, Antitrack, And Driver Updater
Fix 1: Apply These Changes
- Tap the Windows logo key and R to access the Run dialog box.
- Then enter Services.msc and tap OK.
- Now look for the Avast product which is showing the error, and right click on it.
- Then choose Properties.
- Now select the General tab.
- Now tap on the Drop-down menu next to Startup type.
- Now choose Automatic.
- Then choose Apply to confirm changes.
- If the service stops running, choose Start in the Service status section.
- Then Restart your PC.
- Now check if the error still comes or not.
Fix 2: Reinstall The Avast Product Which Is Showing The Error
If the error still continues then we will advise you to reinstall the Avast product which is having the error.
- Uninstall the Avast product which is showing the error.
- Then Restart your PC.
- Once your PC restarts, Reinstall the Avast product.
