Before installing Avast, you need to make sure that the hardware characteristics of your computer are consistent for the stable operation of the software. The entire line of antiviruses is designed for PCs and laptops with 32- and 64-bit Windows operating systems:
- Windows XP PS3 (except Starter and RT),
- Windows Vista,
- Windows 7,
- Windows 8,
- Windows 8.1,
- Windows 10.
The system requirements for applications in Russian are minimal and perfect for any device. Moreover, Avast has practically no effect on performance and is recommended for installation on old / weak PCs. It is enough to have 556 MB of RAM and 1.5 GB of free hard disk space.
Installing Avast antivirus: step by step instructions
First of all, we want to clarify that the links to download extensions provided by us contain license files from the official site, so you should not worry about their authenticity and "purity". This guide is universal and is suitable for all variants of antivirus software. Screenshots were taken during Avast Premier installation.
1. To download Avast 2017, go and select the required version.
2. Run the avast *** exe file on your computer. If you do not know its location on your hard drive, then go to the browser section “ Downloads"And select the command" Open».
3. In the explorer window, you can read the license agreement, disable the installation of additional software - the Google Chrome web browser, go to the settings for advanced users. The process is carried out without registering and entering personal information.
4. In the settings, you can select a different system folder for the installation of the program, as well as exclude or specify the necessary modules. Then press the button " Install».
5. The installation process will move to the desktop tray. When finished, the system will offer to restart the computer. We recommend that you update your laptop data for the full operation of the application.
6. Please note that the use of the free version of Free Antivirus is provided for 1 year. The rest of the products can be tested for 30 days, after which you must purchase an activation code for a year or longer. The purchase is carried out online on the official website. To do this, go to the menu section " Score», Select the extension you need and go through the standard payment procedure.
7. In 10 - 15 minutes, a key (set of characters) will be sent to the e-mail specified in the order, which must be entered in the settings section “ Subscription».
And without waiting for the continuation you promised, As, I decided to independently install this anti-virus program on my home computer, but ran into some ambiguities. The installer downloaded the program on the official website www.avast.com/ru, then installed this program on his home computer, and it turns out that it still needs to be registered. I coped with this, now I can not figure out the settings. Specifically, I am interested in the Sandbox function or the sandbox, many people are talking about it now, it is a kind of virtual environment in which you can run any suspicious program without fear of infecting the entire system. So, it is in the settings, but I don’t understand whether it works or not. And I still can't find such a useful function as Scan at startup, they say this is a very good remedy for ransomware banners, and if it is enabled, Avast checks the boot files before loading Windows itself. I would be grateful for any help. Maksim.
How to install free antivirus Avast
This article is written as a continuation of the article Which antivirus is the best, where we have sorted out the question on what principle almost all antivirus products, both paid and free, build their protection. How do they differ from each other, as well as many other things, for example, how best to build protection of your home computer from viruses and which programs besides antivirus should be used for this. Here we will consider the question of how to download and install free antivirus Avast... We will analyze the basic settings of the program, its maintenance, scanning for viruses, and so on.
Note: Friends, if for any reason you want to remove the Avast antivirus program, use. A good overview of paid and free antiviruses awaits you in our article ""
Basically, the protection of our Avast antivirus program is built on a very powerful Resident Protection. This happens with the help of a kind of screen means. In other words, program modules are constantly present in RAM and track everything that happens on the computer.
For example, the File System Shield is the main protection tool and monitors all operations that occur with your files. Firewall-monitors network activity and stops viruses trying to get through the Internet. Mail screen - monitors e-mail and naturally checks all letters that come to your computer. Another program Avast, has a fairly advanced Heuristic analysis, effective against rootkits.
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www.avsoft.ru/avast/Free_Avast_home_edition_download.htm
Well, we will download our antivirus on the official website
www.avast.com/ru-ru/free-antivirus-download. Please select Free Antivirus and click download,
in the Welcome Avast Free Antivirus users window that appears, click the Download Now button.
Downloaded, run the installer of the program. From the seventh version, there is a choice between the usual installation and installation as a second antivirus. If you have Kaspersky installed as your first antivirus, a conflict is possible.
You can choose express installation.
If you need Google Chrome browser, check the box. Installation takes place within one to two minutes.
Installation completed. We press ready.
Many people, once in the main window of the program, are surprised that the AVAST antivirus needs to be registered, but this is actually the case. Registration is very simple. Click to register.
Choosing Basic Protection AVAST! Free antivirus.
We fill in a very simple form. We press registration for a free license.
Our version of the antivirus is registered, a similar letter will be sent to the mailbox.
We are immediately offered to switch to the Internet Security version for 20 days, after this period, if you wish, you can return to the free Free version or buy the Internet Security version. What would you like to compare with, use the AVAST version first! Free antivirus, you can upgrade to the paid version at any time. Click on the cross in the upper right corner and close this window.
After 365 days, you will need to re-register and that's it. As you can see, downloading and installing the free Avast antivirus is, in principle, not difficult, and it is not difficult to register it.
You can say everything is very convenient and understandable, even a beginner can figure out all the controls. Now, friends, attention, by default the program is configured very well, but there are some settings worthy of your attention. Avast is updated automatically, usually immediately after turning on the computer and starting the operating system.
If you wish, you can check if there are updates on the official website at any time. Select Maintenance Update Software. You can also update the virus scanning and detection module.
There are several ways to scan your computer for viruses. Click on the button Scan your computer... And choose the option you want, for example
Express scan- Startup objects and all areas of the operating system partition where viruses usually nest will be scanned.
Full computer scan(no comment)
Removable media scanning- your flash drives, USB hard drives and so on are scanned
Select a folder to scan, you yourself choose the folder to scan for viruses.
Or you can right-click on any folder and select Scan in the drop-down menu and this folder will be scanned for viruses.
Scanning when loading the OS. If, for example, you have to surf the Internet for a long time, you can enable checking the boot files in advance at the next boot of the system. Avast will check all files related to normal system loading, bypassing Windows itself, personally I have not noticed such a function anywhere except Avast. A very good tool that helps against ransomware banners, though not in 100% of cases.
Avast antivirus window, before the main Windows boot.
Automatic sandbox (" AutoSandbox"). Runs suspicious applications in a virtual environment that is naturally separate from the normal system. In our free version of AVAST! Free antivirus, only those applications that Avast considers suspicious will start, if the program turns out to be malicious, the program window will simply close. The paid versions of AVAST! Pro Antivirus and AVAST! Internet Security, you can run any application in this environment yourself, as you wish.
Blocking certain websites by their address. You can use this feature as a parental control tool.
Everything else is available in the window Live screens and the window Settings... We can say that the average user should be satisfied with the default settings, if you don't understand something, write.
Both on the official Microsoft forum and on other forums, you can find discussions regarding the installation of such a popular antivirus as Avast on Windows 10. Many users complain that all attempts to install the defender end in failure. The system is blocking the installation of the program. At the same time, by disabling the firewall, Windows 10 allows you to install the software, but after the system reboots, it blocks Avast again and turns on its defender. In addition, a number of problems arise during the uninstallation of the program. Therefore, we will consider all the options for the correct installation and uninstallation of this antivirus.
Classic installation of Avast on Windows 10?
On the official website of the developer Avast there is a link to the installation file adapted for the new operating system Windows 10. However, the program is not installed. The fact is that due to frequent updates of the operating system, the antivirus becomes incompatible with some of its components. Therefore, when installing the program, the user is faced with a message that "The application cannot be installed on this OS."
To fix this problem, you should download a version of the antivirus without the label "for Windows 10".
- Disable the firewall. To do this, open the "Options" and select "Update and Security".
- In the menu on the left, select "Windows 10 Defender". Disable the firewall.
- You should also press "Win + R", enter "services.msc". The services window will open. You need to find "Windows Firewall" and disable this service.
- After that, you should download the antivirus, right-click on the installation file and select "Run as Administrator".
- A small window will open. Select "Install Avast Free Antivirus".
- Then we select the type of installation. Better to choose a custom installation.
- Next, we select the interface languages and indicate which components need to be included.
- The installation of Avast antivirus on Windows will start
- After that, in order to use the free version, it is worth registering the product. To do this, you need to go to the appropriate section, enter your e-mail and confirm the registration by mail.
Installation of Avast for Windows 10 is complete. At the same time, it is important to note that the program will function stably and without errors. The databases will be updated automatically.
How to uninstall Avast Antivirus from Windows 10?
Often, after standard uninstallation of Avast, a pop-up notification "Complete Windows 10 Update from Avast" appears on a Windows 10 computer.
The easiest way to clear this notification is to completely delete the remaining program files and clean the registry. To do this, we recommend doing the following:
- We launch the antivirus. We select "Settings" (gear icon) and in the menu on the left we click "Troubleshooting". Uncheck the "Self-defense module" checkbox.
- Open "Control Panel" and select "Programs and Features".
- A new window will open. Find Avast and click "Delete".
- After deleting, you need to go to the registry editor and select "Edit", "Find" and enter the query "avast" in the search box. Next, we delete all sections that are associated with the antivirus.
- After deleting the registry keys, it is worth checking the startup and unchecking the marks there that relate to this program.
IMPORTANT! To completely remove the program components, we recommend running the CCleaner program. It will delete those folders and files that are left after the program.
It should also be noted that the safe removal of the antivirus can be done using the special program Revo Uninstaller.
- We launch it on our PC. We select "Scan".
- After analyzing the contents of the system drives, the program will give the result. We select the folders that belong to the Avast antivirus and delete them.
- Upon completion of cleaning the system, it is worth restarting the PC and checking the Program Files folder for program files.
Thus, using the above methods, you can install and uninstall antivirus on Windows 10.
If antivirus is not installed on your personal computer, the very first thing that comes to mind is that you downloaded a damaged installer file on the Internet. For example, the internet connection was interrupted for a moment.
Usually on the soft portals there are several alternative links for downloading files. Try downloading the antivirus installer from the mirror. It is believed that it is best to download programs from the developer's official website. However, in some cases this path is not suitable. On the developer's sites, you, most often, will find only the latest version of antivirus, and your old Windows XP operating system can easily turn out to be incompatible with modern software.
Not to install the inconvenient G8 for the sake of a single antivirus? You can visit alternative sites, which include previous versions of programs. For example - a completely trustworthy resource Majorgeeks.com.
Antivirus won't install despite the fact that you've tried running installers from different sources? Then you need to ask the next question - is it impossible to run only one specific antivirus or none of them want to work on your computer at all?
- Check Windows Firewall and network settings first. It is possible that you have very strict access limits and the system simply does not allow software from suspicious sources to pass through. And for Microsoft, any manufacturers are suspicious if they have a name other than Microsoft.
- The anti-virus program from Kaspersky Lab behaves in approximately the same way - only Microsoft products are allowed for installation.
What if you don’t want to install Kaspersky anti-virus software out of principle? They say that it heavily loads the system and, in general, intrusively interferes with the user's personal life. You want to visit the site, but Internet Explorer, with the support of the Kaspersky anti-virus package, will not allow you to do so.
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Software compatibility issue
Some antiviruses cannot work normally in parallel on the same computer. It is a well-known fact that has long become an Internet bike - NOD and Kaspersky define each other as viruses and are trying hard to destroy a competitor.
To check the possibility of installing an additional antivirus, first try disabling the existing one. If it installs, you can start checking compatibility.
Depending on the version of Windows, a specific antivirus program is required. This needs to be clarified immediately on the site from where you are going to download the installer. Review the system requirements carefully. For normal installation of the antivirus, there may be an elementary lack of RAM or free space on the hard drive. Or, as mentioned above, a modern antivirus requires the latest version of the operating system to work.
Files of previously removed antivirus remain in the system
Such serious antivirus programs as Avast, AVG, Norton are not easy to install on a computer, but even more difficult to remove. When you try to remove some antiviruses, deep mutual connections in the registry are torn apart, and this can even lead to a complete failure of the computer.
If you want to completely, and without negative consequences, remove one of the well-known, popular antiviruses, visit the official website of the developer and download a special uninstaller utility from there. After deleting, scan the system thoroughly with a powerful cleaner. For example, Advanced System Care.
Still not installing a new antivirus?
Computer virus infection
There are some cunning viruses that not only disrupt your computer and steal personal data. They also interfere with the installed anti-virus software and prevent the installation of new programs. Some particularly malicious viruses do not even allow the user to open the pages of sites from which antivirus software could be downloaded.
If it is impossible to install only antiviruses on a computer, and all other programs are freely installed, there is a high probability of a virus infection of the system.
If the virus does not interfere with visiting the official websites of anti-virus manufacturers, such as ESET, Dr.Web, Kaspersky - then go to the website and from there start an anti-virus scan of your computer. Since the check will go through the Internet, the procedure can take quite a long time.
Scanning your computer in protected mode
Prudent users download the Dr.Web CureIt medical utility in advance and store it on a USB flash drive just in case. And even better - on a flash drive and on a CD. For some reason, the utility works more powerful from disk.
If you do not belong to the category of prudent, then try downloading the healing file via the Internet. If your Internet is not working, you can turn to the help of friends and girlfriends. If you have them, of course. If there are no friends, no one canceled such useful things as Internet cafes and communication salons. Tired of lack of buyers (due to the economic crisis), sellers will be happy to help you.
Now, you have a USB stick with Dr.Web in your hands. All that remains is to enter the system in safe mode and start the disinfection process. After that, restart your computer and try to install the antivirus again.
If none of the above helps, it remains to format the hard drive and reinstall Windows.
Compliance with safety rules when using a computer contributes to the absence of problems and errors in the operation of the operating system. One of the main points is the presence of antivirus, so you need to know how to properly carry out such an operation and all the nuances of such a process as installing an avast.
Many people prefer to use a software package to protect a computer from accidents, due to its low requirements for system characteristics and the possibility of using the free version.
Installation of avast
You can download any version of the program from the official website. There are three different versions of avast:
Each of them is distinguished by the presence of additional functionality and unique options that enhance the safety of your work. After choosing the required package, download the installer. Paid complex and premium versions can be used in demo mode for 30 days, after which it will be necessary to register and pay.
The avast installer takes up very little space, downloads quickly and runs. The rest of the files required for installation are downloaded when it is launched from the official site. The installation process of avast is very simple and in the presence of fast Internet it will not take much time. The only thing that needs to be done during the installation is to confirm the work under the license agreement.
Working with antivirus
After the installation is complete, the operating system will reboot. The antivirus starts automatically and you can start working. It is very easy to customize the program. This is practically unnecessary unless you need to enable special permissions for network connections.
For the free version to work, just enter your credentials. They do not pass the test. Therefore, if you are not going to contact support, you can enter any and you will receive timely updates, both the virus database and the software. After activating your credentials, avast will inform you that you are protected.
Many functions will not be available in the free version, but at any time you can "Make an upgrade".
Uninstalling the program
Oddly enough, but the biggest problem in working with the program is its removal. If you want to install another antivirus, or if there are any problems with Avast, you will have to perform some unusual steps in order to completely uninstall the antivirus. However, there are solutions that allow you to correctly remove avast.
Removal by standard means
Everyone knows that the Windows operating system allows you to install and uninstall software. In order to remove avast, you must perform the following steps:
After uninstalling Avast, it is advisable to check whether the anti-virus program service has been removed along with this or is still starting. To do this, in the "Control Panel" you need to go to "Administration" and select "Services". If the Avast service is listed, you need to configure it so that it does not start automatically.
Using an additional program
Since there were a lot of complaints that the process of removing avast causes difficulties for users, the developers came up with a special program that can be downloaded from the official website.
If you have problems with uninstalling the antivirus, you need to use it. The utility is called avastclear. To remove avast, you must perform the following steps.
