How to Disable Virus Protection of Avast 2014 Free Version on a Windows PC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Avast.

   Do this by clicking the shortcut icon on the desktop or selecting it from the program list.
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   Step 2: Find and access the “Security” tab.

   This should be located in the Overview/Home tab.
   
   Click on it , This is located on the left menu panel.
   
   You will see all the details on Security.
   
   Avast 2014 free version has 8 types of shields.
   
   Each shield has its own specialty that can be identified by its names:
   File System Shield Web Shield Mail Shield Network Shield P2P Shield IM Shield Behavior Shield Script Shield , Details of the shield can also be found once you click it. , This should be located on the upper-right portion of the window (right between “Start” and “Settings” button).
   
   A sub-options will pop up. ,,, Repeat steps 2 to 4 and click on “Start” to set it on again.
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   Step 3: Click on “Summary."

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   Step 4: Click on the shield you want to deactivate.

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   Step 5: Click on “Stop."

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   Step 6: Choose the length of time you want to disable the shield.

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   Step 7: Click on “Yes” to confirm.

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   Step 8: Reactivate the shield.

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