How to Install and Setup Avast! Free Antivirus
Go to the Avast website., Download the Essential Avast!, When redirected, click download. , Save the setup.exe in your desired location. , Locate the setup.exe for the antivirus and double-click to run. , Click "Regular Installation" after the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to the Avast website.
Free Antivirus. ,,,, Choosing Regular Installation is the safest option.
If you wish to do a Custom Installation, click on it (Not recommended for novices). ,, Before installing, the program will setup a Restore Point. , After clicking "Done"
a quick-scan will start.
You can stop this by clicking cancel. , By registering with Avast! you will have unlimited free use of the software.
If you do not register, you will be limited to a 30-day free trial. ,, Scan:
This can be used to scan your computer for viruses.
You have 5 scan options, Quick Scan, Full System Scan, Removable Media Scan, Select Folder to Scan, and Boot-time Scan.
Tools:
This holds additional tools to help protect your computer.
Store:
If you wish to upgrade your antivirus, you can do so in the Store.
My devices:
You can connect phones and other devices to the antivirus to allow scans on other devices apart from your computer.
Help:
Here you can read documents about Avast! Free Antivirus that offers help and tutorials.
Statistics:
This shows the statistics of your computer system.
Settings:
Here you can configure and change the antivirus settings. , This is optional but recommended. -
Step 2: Download the Essential Avast!
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Step 3: When redirected
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Step 4: click download.
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Step 5: Save the setup.exe in your desired location.
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Step 6: Locate the setup.exe for the antivirus and double-click to run.
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Step 7: Click "Regular Installation" after the application has opened.
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Step 8: Read the "End User License Agreement" and click "Continue".
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Step 9: Wait as the program installs the antivirus software.
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Step 10: Click "Done" after the install has completed.
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Step 11: Register with Avast!
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Step 12: Enter your first name
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Step 13: last name
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Step 14: and email address and click "Register with email address".
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Step 15: Use the sidebar on the left to configure your antivirus.
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Step 16: Start a scan.
Detailed Guide
Free Antivirus. ,,,, Choosing Regular Installation is the safest option.
If you wish to do a Custom Installation, click on it (Not recommended for novices). ,, Before installing, the program will setup a Restore Point. , After clicking "Done"
a quick-scan will start.
You can stop this by clicking cancel. , By registering with Avast! you will have unlimited free use of the software.
If you do not register, you will be limited to a 30-day free trial. ,, Scan:
This can be used to scan your computer for viruses.
You have 5 scan options, Quick Scan, Full System Scan, Removable Media Scan, Select Folder to Scan, and Boot-time Scan.
Tools:
This holds additional tools to help protect your computer.
Store:
If you wish to upgrade your antivirus, you can do so in the Store.
My devices:
You can connect phones and other devices to the antivirus to allow scans on other devices apart from your computer.
Help:
Here you can read documents about Avast! Free Antivirus that offers help and tutorials.
Statistics:
This shows the statistics of your computer system.
Settings:
Here you can configure and change the antivirus settings. , This is optional but recommended.
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