Today, almost every personal computer has an anti-virus program. Without this important tool, your computer can suffer at the hands of intruders and scammers. As a rule, the activity of such persons is based on the spread of all kinds of viruses that can cause great harm to your computer.
To protect your PC, you should definitely use antivirus software. The leaders of this segment of computer programs are rightfully Nod32, Avast and Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
Today we will discuss the Avast antivirus program in detail. This software product has repeatedly proved its reliability and managed to win the trust of users around the world. Antivirus was originally developed for Mac OS, Windows and Linux operating systems. There is also a special mobile version that can be installed on smartphones and tablets. Antivirus software from Avast is available in several versions: it can be distributed both on a paid and free basis. Of course, the paid version of the program has more functionality. This is what attracts most users. However, the free version of the program also has its fans.
The development company has also provided various options for anti-virus protection, including for industrial servers, business and home. Users who prefer the free version quite often wonder about extending their antivirus protection. Of course, in this case, we mean basic protection. The antivirus program has already received a lot of positive feedback. Today, the number of users who prefer to use the free version has exceeded 170 million. The free version of the program is enough to provide basic protection for your home computer. In addition, Avast does not overload the machine and does not use a significant amount of resources, which cannot be said about other antivirus products.
Key Features of Avast
The free version of the program includes the following options that allow users to organize the security of their computer:
- the presence of several screens: file system, network, mail, Internet chats, behavior and web screen;
- checking your computer for viruses;
— heuristic analysis;
— detection and removal of spyware;
- the ability to display the reputation of sites;
- checking the computer for the presence of dangerous software during the OS boot process;
- multilingual interface;
- the ability to configure automatic updates;
- the appearance of a sound signal when the update is successful;
- the presence of a sandbox.
Remember: after the end of the trial period of the application, you must renew your anti-virus protection for free. The license in this case will be valid for another year.
The paid version differs from the free version in the presence of the following features:
- firewall;
— antispam;
— use of SafeZone technology;
- sandbox on request.
Installing Avast antivirus software
After you download the installation file of the antivirus program, you need to install it on your computer. To do this, you will only need to perform a few simple manipulations. If you do not have experience in carrying out such procedures, it is better to use the default option. In this case, you only need to press the “Next” button all the time. If you still have some experience in installing software, then you can use the following algorithm of actions:
- run the setup file setup_av_free.exe and wait for the "Installation Wizard" to appear;
— select the program installation language from the drop-down list and click the “Next” button;
- uncheck or check the option "Take part in the life of the avast community";
- select "Custom installation" and click "Next";
- specify the folder in the program where the anti-virus program will be installed, and click "Next";
— select the application installation type: "Minimum", "Custom", "Full". Experts recommend installing the full version of the program. Once selected, click "Next";
- read the information provided, and if everything suits you, click "Next". After that, the installation process of the anti-virus program should start;
- wait for the installation process to complete and click on the "Finish" button;
— After the installation is completed, it is recommended to register the antivirus. This will allow you to solve the problem of free license renewal. During the year, the user will be able to use the basic version of Avast anti-virus protection for free.
Renewing the Avast license: method one
To get a free version of the Avast antivirus program, just follow a few simple steps. First, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. Open the main window of the antivirus program and find the "Maintenance" tab in it. After that, click on the “Registration” item and select the “Register” option. Now you will need to confirm your intention to register the program. In the window that appears, you need to fill in all the fields. If you do not want to enter your real data into the system, you can create a temporary mailbox and use it to register the program. Next, click on "Register for Avast free license". This is the first way to renew the license. It should not cause any particular difficulties for users.
Renewing the Avast license: method two
If the specified license period has expired, or you failed to register your version of the application, you can try the following method. Remove the installed Avast antivirus program from your computer. To do this, use the "Uninstall and change programs" item in the "Control Panel". To uninstall, you will also need a special utility aswclear.exe. Restart your computer in safe mode and run this program. After that, you will need to specify the path where the antivirus program is located.
Specify the desired folder and click the "Uninstall" button. After the uninstall process is complete, restart your computer. Then download and install the latest version of Ccleaner on your computer. Open the cleaning program and get rid of the temporary files left after the removal of the program. In the window that appears, click on the "Fix marked" button. Then restart your operating system again. Download and install the latest version of Avast Antivirus. After installation, register the program using the method described above. So you can renew your Avast license for a year for free.
Before you renew Avast for free for another year, you need to create a new account. The free version will continue to work with the condition of re-verifying the account. Also, advanced users recommend completely removing the antivirus from the computer and installing it again without registration. For paid distributions, you need to purchase a license file on the Avast official website. This instruction is based on the example of purchasing an activation code to renew paid versions.
How to renew antivirus without registration for a period of 1 year
As a rule, the application notifies the user about the expiration of the license in 10 - 30 days. Subscription renewal may be automatically set by default after the first payment, so funds will be charged at the end of the term without your knowledge. If you have disabled this feature, the system provides a direct link to the transaction in the account within the above period. The payment process is as follows:
- step: Open the user interface and click on " entrance» in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Step: Enter the email and password that were provided during registration. If you haven't created an account yet, please go through the process here: my.avast.com/en-us/#home. You can also renew your license without registering on the page: www.avast.ru/store.
- Step: Click on the button Account View».
- step: Go to " Buy a new license».
- Step: Select your preferred product and click " Buy Now».
- Step: Set the number of PCs and select the subscription duration.
- step: If you want the license to be renewed automatically (withdrawal of funds from the account at the end of the subscription), then check the box next to this function. Choose a payment method (in our case, a bank card). Enter initials and email.
Important! You need to enter a valid e-mail and available for entry, since the activation code or license file will be sent in a message after payment to the specified mail.
- step: Enter the card number, its expiration date and the last 3 digits of CVV2. Confirm payment.
Depending on the bank and the type of card, the transaction can go through automatically or with confirmation via phone, etc.
How to enter an activation code
After payment, you will receive a license file or an activation code in the form of a set of letters and numbers by e-mail. To renew your subscription, you must do the following:
Important! For more information, please visit the Support Center at: support.avast.com/en-ua/article/Order-Renew-FAQ.
How to prolong avast antivirus for free?
- click on the letter A in orange circle (lower right)
- now right-click - registration information / Register
- Of the two options, choose the free one.
- enter name and email. Everything, the action of the antivirus has been extended.
Is it a trial version or a free one?
The trial version cannot be extended. You need to buy a license, then they will send an email with an activation code with a link, following which you can download the already licensed installer, which will need the code. (It may be a little different, I gave an example of Eset Smart Security)
Or completely remove Avast, including registry keys, make sure that there are no parts of the program left anywhere, restart the computer and install Avast again.
If the version is free, then you just need to register it.
Avast demanded a key from me for renewal, and it costs money. I found a universal key on the Internet (people post it), inserted it and you're done! Works and does not fuss!
The basic version of the antivirus program avast you can use it for a whole year, after which it can be renewed, first register here, then go to the system notifications at the bottom of the monitor, find Avast there, select the registration information item, click registerquot ;, then click renew licensequot ;.
I agree with the last answer. Download the aswclear utility and remove the antivirus. Then go to the official website and download the free version of the program. Install and register. And to use the paid version of the program, you need to buy a license.
I would advise you to use a paid product. Kaspersky antivirus. And how to use it for free and renew the license is written in BV in this question. There is always fresh keys for kaspersky. Use on health. But the fact that kaspersky is stronger than avast, there are no questions about this.
Extend Avast free antivirus very simple. Literally today I extended this version of the antivirus to a neighbor. Basic antivirus for home use Avast! Home Edition has a free license for one year. After the expiration of this license, the company offers to purchase a paid license for a full-featured version Avast antivirus software. However, at the top left you can find an inconspicuous inscription: Register the basic version. By clicking on this link, a standard registration form will open, by filling out and submitting it, you will immediately receive an extension for one year free license.
Now extend the free Avast simple enough. When the term for using the free program comes up, you need to click on Extendquot ;. You will be offered two options - paid (about 600 rubles) and free. Lower the slider a little and choose a free antivirus. That's all.
I had the same question in early September of this year as the previous free version was about to expire. I did not find anything better than how to remove Avast from your computer and re-download the same free version from the official site. I indicated the mail that I definitely used last time, everything is fine, no keys were asked. I installed the antivirus in 5 minutes and have been using it successfully for more than 2 months. So this way can also be kept in mind.
I don’t know about EVASTA, but I know for sure about KASPERSKY that people install a trial version (but not the latest one), and after the deadline they find the so-called. reset trial (this is resetting the counter) and launch Casper again for a new trial period. KASPERSKY, I think, is fighting this, but freedom of software advocates are finding new ways.
Probably with EVAST something similar also exists.
Renewing Avast antivirus for free is quite easy. For this you need:
Do you have avast free antivirus installed? and his free annual license expired? If you installed and registered the program yourself, this will not cause you any problems. And if you invited friends or called a paid master? Call friends again or pay again? No need, you can renew your free license again for a year in a couple of minutes. Similarly, you can license avast! for the first time! Free Antivirus.
We find in the system tray (lower right part of the screen) the orange icon of the avast antivirus!, press the right mouse button, select the "Registration Information" item.
If the annual free license has expired, you will see a warning message. We click on it. In a new window, you will be offered paid and free versions. The free version (basic protection) is marked with a gray inactive color "Select". However, you need to click on it.
Now you need to fill in three fields: first name, last name and email address. It is not necessary to enter real data. You can enter anything, and as an e-mail address, specify something like This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view. .
After that, you will be offered the paid version of avast again! - Avast Internet Security. Do not agree, click on the inconspicuous inscription "I prefer to leave the basic protection." That's all, you can use the free avast antivirus for a whole year.
