How to Install Avast Antivirus?

A firewall is a security feature available in the Avast Internet Security. It manages the incoming and outgoing traffic. It is enabled while installing the software. To turn it off and refer to the guidelines provided below.

• Launch the Avast Internet Security and select Settings.
• If the firewall is enabled under the Active Protection, use any of the options from the drop-down menu.
• Click the Stop for 10 minutes option to disable it for 10 minutes.
• The other options displayed on the drop-down menu are Stop for 1 hour and Stop until restart of the computer. This process can be carried out at a specified period.
• You can also choose the Stop permanently option to deactivate the Avast firewall. Select OK to save the changes.

Avast Secure Browser is an upgraded version of Avast. If you have an outdated version, uninstall and reinstall it to get the latest one. Here are the simple steps to know how to Install Avast Antivirus. Download the most recent Avast Antivirus software to get a browser along with it. To open the browser, double-click the icon, and select Taskbar. You can find it on the Start menu of the system.

• Download and launch the Avast software on your personal computer.
• After downloading the software, right-click on the System tray icon on the taskbar.
• Choose the Open Avast User Interface option and select any tile from the left pane.
• The Avast User Interface dialog box opens on your desktop.
• Go to the Protection tab and then click on the Virus Scans option.
• Choose the Run Smart Scan button for performing a smart scan process.
• For a full scan, select the Full Virus Scan tile. If you want to make a targeted scan, choose Targeted Scan and then select the folder or file.
• Click on the OK button. For boot-time scanning, choose the Boot-Time Scan tile and then select the Run On Next PC Reboot option.
• If you wish to make a customized scan, click Custom Scans and select the Scan Now option for the scan that you wish to run.

• It is essential to run the anti-virus software on your personal computer regularly to make sure it is free from viruses and malware.
• Using the Avast software, you can schedule the scan on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Once you schedule the scan process, Avast will scan your system automatically at the designated time.
• The scan can be scheduled on either the free or paid version of the Avast software.
• Go to your computer and then open the Avast user interface software.
• Click the Antivirus option. If the dialog box does not appear on your screen, choose the Scan Now button.
• On the bottom right corner of your desktop, choose the Create Custom Scan option.
• Select Scheduling and then tick the checkbox provided next to the Schedule this scan option reduce the Issues with Avast Antivirus.
• In the Schedule Type drop-down list box, choose the frequency of the scan that you wish to utilize.
• Select the day and time of the scan in the Schedule pop-up window. Click the OK button to save the process.

• If you are using desktop inboxes such as Outlook, Thunderbird or Gmail, Avast utilizes the Mail Shield feature to stop receiving dangerous and annoying spam messages.
• A short signature is added to your email by Avast to show the recipients that all your mails are safe.
• The steps for enabling the Avast Email Security feature are provided below.
• Click on the Avast icon that is available on your system tray to open the Avast software.
• A small Gear shaped icon called the Settings option is present on the top right corner of your desktop. Click on the icon to access the various available options.
• Tick the checkbox next to the Enable Avast Email Signature option under the General window.
• Confirm the process by clicking on the OK button and then restart the browser.
• The email security feature is now enabled on your Avast software. If you want start from the first use how to Install Avast Antivirus instructions.

• HTTPs scanning is a component of the Web Shield feature in the Avast Anti-virus software.
• The steps for turning On the Avast Web Scanning feature are given below.
• Open Avast by double-clicking on the icon of the installed software on the desktop.
• To explore the features of Avast, choose a tile from the left side of the screen.
• The Avast User Interface pop-up window opens on your personal computer.
• Choose the Menu icon and then select the Settings option.
• Click on Protection available on the left pane and select the Core Shields option.
• Go to the Configure Shield Settings section and choose the Web Shield tab.
• Mark on the box next to the Enable HTTPs Scanning option to turn On the web scanning feature.

• Right-click on the Avast icon. Select the Open Avast user interface option.
• Click the Real-Time Shields option.
• Select the Web Shield on the left of the screen. The Avast settings window opens.
• Tap the Stop option to disable the Web Shield option.
• Click the Stop for 10 minutes to disable the Webshield option temporarily. Similarly, click the Stop Permanently to stop it entirely.
• Click Yes to confirm the changes.

• On your Windows, open the Avast antivirus. Select the Menu option followed by Settings.
• Select the General tab above the Protection option. Click the Personal Privacy option.
• Mark the options you wish to enable. Similarly, deselect the options you want to disable. Click the red X symbol to go back to the Avast antivirus main screen.
• Your Personal Privacy settings are updated successfully.
• For Mac, follow the how to Install Avast Antivirus instructions given below.
• Click the SecureLine VPN Open Avast SecureLine VPN Preferences.
• Now, click the General tab. Tick the box to opt IN. Deselect the box to opt out. Privacy settings are set successfully.