Activation code, database update not working

[Areadien]

Hello,

I am having trouble keeping the activation code working, but only for Malware Fighter. I had this problem this morning, but then I uninstalled and reinstalled (by downloading the latest version directly from the website), and I didn't have to put my activation code back in. I have tried putting it in several times, but each time, the program does not respond. When I try to turn a Pro feature on, I get the upgrade page. Curiously, my database update is also not working; it's saying for me to check my Internet connection. Could these problems be related? I put in the correct Admin passwords for all of these features. I even tried disabling my antivirus software (I use Avast), and it's still not working. The activation code expires in November, and I have a subscription for ASC, Software Updater, and Drive Booster as well, and all of those codes work properly.

--Areadien--

[Scannan]

I am sorry, but your statements are confusing...."and I didn't have to put my activation code back in. I have tried putting it in several times, but each time, the program does not respond."........Can you clarify.

Also, ensure that your firewall is not blocking MF from connecting to the net

[Areadien]

33 minutes ago, Scannan said:

I am sorry, but your statements are confusing...."and I didn't have to put my activation code back in. I have tried putting it in several times, but each time, the program does not respond."........Can you clarify.

Also, ensure that your firewall is not blocking MF from connecting to the net

Yes, I can. When I uninstalled and reinstalled the program, the activation code acted like it had been entered successfully. Now that I have restarted my computer, it's acting like I have never put it in. I tried putting it in again, but it doesn't work. Also, I'm using Windows Defender, but it doesn't seem like it's blocking anything. How do I check if it is? The button that says, "Allow an app through firewall," is disabled.

Now, I did update my graphics card driver yesterday to NVIDIA GeForce Experience (I'm on a laptop), and I think maybe that has something to do with it. Could it possibly be an issue?

Edited June 23, 2021 by Areadien
Added more information

[Scannan]

I honestly cannot see any connection between a graphics card  driver and your issue....but that said...we are talking about

Windows....where all manner of amazing things can happen.

You can rollback the driver to the previous one, just to eliminate the possibility.

Also look here.....https://www.google.com/search?q=Windows+Defender+option+Allow+an+app+through+firewall+is+disabled&client=firefox-b&sxsrf=ALeKk03oziUEBefLlHIMzaBZi4QEag-xSg%3A1624477414111&ei=5o7TYPCUBsiZgQaxxJXwBQ&oq=Windows+Defender+option+Allow+an+app+through+firewall+is+disabled&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAM6BwgjEK4CECc6CAghEBYQHRAeOgUIIRCgAToECCEQCkoECEEYAFCSEViAUWDsWGgAcAJ4AIAB7AmIAfwtkgEPMC4zLjMuMS4yLjEuMi4xmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwjwn9r5wa7xAhXITMAKHTFiBV4Q4dUDCA0&uact=5

[Areadien]

OK, so I uninstalled the GeForce Experience and restarted my computer, which seems to have fixed the problem. I then checked to try to update it again through DriverBooster, but it's not appearing, so I'm guessing GeForce Experience is actually not a driver. I don't need the program, so I'm just going to leave it as is. If I have any more issues, I'll contact NVIDIA since they're the ones causing the issue. Thank you for your help; your suggestion worked.

[Scannan]

Glad it is sorted.

Not really surprising Invidia caused an issue, as ther has been a lot of issues between Invidia and Windows.

particularly after updates.