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How to Download and Install Avast Antivirus ?
How to download and install the Avast antivirus program on your Windows or Mac computer, as well as on an Android smartphone or tablet. Avast is not yet available for the iPhone or iPad. Keep in mind that Avast is free for 30 days, after which point you will be prompted to buy a subscription.
METHODS -
1. On Desktop
2. On Android
1. On Desktop
1. Open Avast's website. Go to https://www.avast.com/en-us/index in your browser. Avast's website will determine your computer's operating system as it opens.
2. Click DOWNLOAD FREE PROTECTION. It's an green button in the middle of the page. This will take you to the download page where Avast will select the correct file for your computer.
• On Mac, the button will say "FREE DOWNLOAD" instead. Then click the green "Download Now" button near the top of the page.
3. Wait for Avast to begin downloading. Avast's setup file should download automatically onto your computer after around five seconds on the download page.
• If the Avast download doesn't start after 30 seconds or so, click the restart it here link in the middle of the page to prompt it to download.
4. Open the Avast setup file. Double-click the Avast EXE file (Windows) or the Avast DMG file (Mac). This will open the setup window.
• By default, downloads can be found in your computer's "Downloads" folder.
5. Follow the prompts to install Avast. This process varies depending on whether you have a Windows or a Mac computer:
• On Windows: Click "Yes" when prompted, then click the green "INSTALL" button, and click "CONTINUE" twice when the installation is complete.
• On Mac: Double-click the "Avast Security" box icon, then click "Continue" twice, and click "Agree" when prompted. Click "Continue" again and enter your admin password (if prompted) then click "Install Software". You may need to verify the installation before you can finish installing Avast.
6. Open Avast. If Avast doesn't open immediately after installing, double-click its icon on the Windows desktop. Alternatively, you can click the Start menu and type avast into Start, then click the "Avast Free Antivirus" app icon in the Start menu.
• On Mac, open a new Finder window, click Go in the menu bar at the top and then click Applications in the drop-down menu. Then double-click the "Avast" app.
7. Click the Status tab. It's in the upper-left corner of the Avast window.
• On Mac, click the Scan tab here.
8. Click RUN SMART SCAN. This green button is in the middle of the Avast window. Doing so will prompt Avast to begin scanning your computer for malware, viruses, and other threats.
• On Mac, click Start to the right of the "Full System Scan" heading.
9. Wait for the scan to complete. Given that Avast scans your whole computer, the scan may take several minutes to several hours. If Avast encounters any threats, it will quarantine and/or remove them from your computer. Once the scan is complete, you can rest assured that your computer is free of malware.
• Avast may prompt you to take follow-up steps after the scan is complete. If so, follow the on-screen instructions to do so.
2. On Android
1. Open the Google Play Store. Image titled Androidgoogleplay.png. Tap the Google Play Store app icon, which resembles a multicolored triangle on a white background. You'll usually find this in the App Drawer.
• Avast Antivirus is not available for iPhone.
2. Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen. Your Android's on-screen keyboard should appear.
3. Type in avast antivirus. Doing so will prompt a list of results to appear in the drop-down menu below the search bar.
4. Tap Avast Antivirus 2018. It's the top result in the drop-down menu, just right of the orange Avast app icon. Tapping this takes you to the Avast app page.
5. Tap INSTALL. This green button is in the middle of the page.
6. Tap ACCEPT when prompted. Doing so will cause the Avast Antivirus 2018 app to begin installing onto your Android.
• The Avast app is relatively small, so it should only take a few seconds to install.
7. Open Avast. Tap OPEN in the Google Play Store, or tap the Avast Antivirus 2018 app icon.
8. Tap GET STARTED. It's an orange button at the bottom of the screen.
9. Tap START WITH BASIC SECURITY. This grey link is at the bottom of the screen. Doing so will choose a free version of the Avast Antivirus 2018 app, allowing you to proceed with using Avast.
10. Tap Scan. It's an orange button at the top of the screen. Avast will begin scanning your Android for potential threats.
11. Wait for the scan to complete. This may take up to an hour. Avast will quarantine and/or remove any threats it encounters on your Android; once the scan is complete, your Android should be threat-free.
• You may be prompted to take additional action (e.g., confirm a virus deletion) once the scan completes.
Installing and activating an Avast product
Download and install your Avast product
To download and install your Avast product:
1. Click the button below to open our download and installation help page:
2. Use the Choose your product drop-down menu to select your purchased product.
3. Use the Choose your platform drop-down menu to select your platform.
4. Click See Installation Instructions, then follow the on-screen steps.
Your Avast product is now installed on your device. If you have not yet activated your subscription, refer the the next sections in this article for information about locating your activation code and activating your Avast product.
Key Details of Avast Free Antivirus
• Safeguard online privacy, secure devices, and go beyond essentials with cloud-light, state-of-the-art protection
• Last updated on 12/11/20
• There have been 7 updates within the past 6 months
• The current version has 1 flag on VirusTotal badge_icon
• Also available on Android, iOS, and Mac
Installing Avast Passwords
Avast Passwords is a password and data manager that allows you to securely store sensitive information in one place, and enables you to quickly fill in web forms and access your online accounts. Refer to the relevant instructions below to install Avast Passwords on your device.
1. Open Avast Antivirus and go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings.
2. Click Privacy ▸ Password Manager.
3. Tick the box next to Show Avast Passwords
4. Select General ▸ Troubleshooting.
5. Click Add / modify components.
6. Tick the box next to Passwords (old), then click Change.
7. Click Yes to confirm the change
8. Click Done
9. Click the red X in the top-left corner to close the Settings screen.
Avast Passwords is now installed. If you have a subscription for the paid version of Avast Passwords, refer to the following article to activate your subscription.
Which Avast product(s) did I purchase?
Some Avast subscriptions are valid for multiple products, and some are valid for just one product. You can verify what is included in your Avast subscription using one of the methods below:
• Avast Account: Sign in to the Avast Account that is linked to the email address you provided at checkout, then click the Subscriptions tile. The valid platforms and products for each subscription are listed under Install on your devices.
• Order confirmation email: Locate the order confirmation email that you received after purchase (usually from no.reply@avast.com). The valid platforms and products are listed under Your products.
