To manually activate Avast Security Pro: Open the confirmation email sent to you after purchasing an Avast Security Pro subscription, then locate and copy the activation code. Click the Avast icon in the menu bar to open the Avast Security interface. Wi-Fi Inspector, available in Avast Security Pro, is an active protection component which continuously monitors your network and connected devices for threats. What is the Virus Chest? The Virus Chest is a safe place for storing potentially harmful files, completely isolated from the rest of the operating system.

Avast Antivirus is a family of internet security applications developed by Avast for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. The Avast Antivirus products include free and proprietary versions that provide computer security, browser security, antivirus software, firewall, anti-phishing, antispyware, and anti-spam among other services.^[2]

As of 2017, Avast is the most popular antivirus vendor on the market,^[3] and it had the largest share of the market for antivirus applications.^[4]

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  • 1.4Mobile products for Android

Products[edit]

Avast programs are only available to internet-connected devices, and are available in 45 languages. The Avast product range includes the following:^[5]

Microsoft Windows products[edit]

• Avast Free Antivirus – Free for non-commercial and home usage. This product's features include antivirus, WiFi security scanner and a password manager. Requires 1-year registration and includes advertisements for other Avast products.
• Avast Pro Antivirus – For home use. Includes all features of the Free version, with the addition of SafeZone Browser, Secure DNS, and Sandbox. Does not require registration, but does require a license or activation code.
• Avast Internet Security – Includes all the features of Pro, with the addition of a silent firewall and antispam. Does not need registration, but does require a license or activation code.
• Avast Premier – Includes all the features of Internet Security, with the addition of a data shredder, an 'AccessAnywhere' service, and automatic software updater (for programs such as Google Chrome). Does not require registration, but does require a license or activation code.
• Avast Ultimate - Includes Avast Premier, SecurelineVPN, Cleanup Premium and Password Premium in one yearly cost

macOS products[edit]

• Avast Free Mac Security – An antivirus solution for Apple Macintosh machines running macOS based on a central virus-scanning daemon; offers three shields, on-demand scanning and WebRep clients which are automatically (optionally) installed to UC Browser, Safari, Chrome and Firefox browsers.

Business products[edit]

• Avast for Business – Free for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It is a cross-platform solution that includes antivirus protection, Web threat scanning and integrated browser protection, and a cloud management console.^[6]
• Endpoint Protection/Protection Plus/Protection Suite/Protection Suite Plus
• Email Server Security
• File Server Security
• Security Suite for Linux
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Content Filtering
• Secure Web Gateway

Mobile products for Android[edit]

Antivirus and Anti-Theft (part of Avast mobile Premium)[edit]

• Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus – Free app for use on Android devices. Includes a virus scanner, virus removal, protector, network meter, app manager, app lock, backup, and a firewall on rooted phones.
• Avast Mobile Premium – Premium app for use on Android devices. Includes the features found in the free app plus app locking, geo-fencing, remote SMS, data recovery, Anti Theft and identification, and extended backup.

Avast For Mac

Tests and reviews[edit]

In a February 2018 test of various antimalware products by AV-TEST, Avast Free Antivirus has earned 6 out of 6 points in 'Protection' category, detecting 100% of malware samples used in this test and earning an 'AV-TEST Certified' seal.^[7] Avast's Mobile Security & Antivirus app has also performed well and detected 100% of malware samples in January 2018 test of Android malware by AV-Comparatives.^[8]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'NEW Version: 19.7 (July/August 2019)'.Cite web requires |website= (help)
2. ^'AVAST Software s.r.o.: Private Company Information'. Bloomberg. Retrieved 24 February 2017.Cite web requires |website= (help)
3. ^OPSWAT. 'Antivirus and Compromised Device Report: May 2017'.Cite web requires |website= (help)
4. ^'Avast worth 'upwards of $2 billion'; no IPO before 2017'Reuters. Published on October 29, 2015
5. ^'Avast antivirus Downloads'.Cite web requires |website= (help)
6. ^Kovacs, Eduard. 'Avast Launches Free Security Solution for Businesses', Security Week 24 February 2015. Retrieved on 23 March 2015.
7. ^'The best antivirus software for Windows Home User'. AV-TEST. Retrieved 14 April 2018.Cite web requires |website= (help)
8. ^'Android test 2018'(PDF). AV-Comparatives. Retrieved 14 April 2018.Cite web requires |website= (help)

Avast For Mac Review

While we definitely recommend staying with Avast Antivirus, some of you may want to uninstall Avast and go with another security. Or you just want to remove Avast and install it again (re-install).

Anyway here is a step-by-step guide how to completely remove Avast antivirus from your machine running on Windows 10, 8, 7, XP or even Mac OS X. As you can see below, it’s not that easy and it includes lot of steps – five actually.

This guide works for all Avast antivirus solutions: Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier, or Free Mac Security.

1. Locate Avast Antivirus in the Windows/Mac Programs and Features

Then you should see a list of all programs installed on your machine, simply find Avast antivirus, left-click on it, and select ‘Uninstall‘.

Locating Avast Antivirus within the Windows/Mac Installed Programs

2. Start the Avast Uninstall Process

On the Avast Setup window click on ‘Uninstall‘ (orange button at the bottom).

Starting the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process

3. Confirm the Uninstall Process

When prompted confirm the uninstall process is legitimate action by clicking on ‘Yes‘.

Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process

4. Confirm the Uninstall Process (Again)

Now Avast offers a really last chance to keep it. If you go with the ‘Renew your Avast Free Antivirus’ option, it will register you for one year.

But you probably want to go with the uninstall, so just click on the ‘Uninstall Avast’ button.

Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process (Again)

5. Wait Until the Uninstallation Process Finish and Restart Your Computer

Finally the uninstall process should begin now. You can just wait now. It should take only a few minutes. After it finishes click on the orange button ‘Restart computer‘ or the link below ‘Restart later‘ if you plan to restart manually.

Avast is Now Completely Removed and Only Windows Restart is Needed

Uninstallation Using the Avast Uninstall Utility

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If you are not able to remove Avast using this standard procedure, you can try to use the Avast Uninstall Utility which is fully automatic and removes all the leftover files from your system.

Avast For Macbook Pro

Additional Notes

Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.

Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).