Install and Setup Avast! Free Antivirus 2014

Are you looking for an up-to-date and trustworthy antivirus for your computer? Maybe you're not happy with the current anti-virus software you currently have. To install and setup Avast! Free Antivirus 2014 on to your computer, follow these simple and pictured steps below.

Steps

Downloading the antivirus

  1. Go to the Avast website.
  2. Download the Essential Avast! Free Antivirus.
  3. When redirected, click download.
  4. Save the setup.exe in your desired location.

Installing the antivirus

  1. Locate the setup.exe for the antivirus and double-click to run.
  2. Click "Regular Installation" after the application has opened.
    • Choosing Regular Installation is the safest option. If you wish to do a Custom Installation, click on it (Not recommended for novices).
  3. Read the "End User License Agreement" and click "Continue".
  4. Wait as the program installs the antivirus software.
  5. Click "Done" after the install has completed.
    • After clicking "Done", a quick-scan will start. You can stop this by clicking cancel.

Setting up the antivirus

  1. Register with Avast!
    • By registering with Avast! you will have unlimited free use of the software.
    • If you do not register, you will be limited to a 30-day free trial.
  2. Enter your first name, last name, and email address and click "Register with email address".
  3. Use the sidebar on the left to configure your antivirus.
    • Scan:
      • This can be used to scan your computer for viruses. You have 5 scan options, Quick Scan, Full System Scan, Removable Media Scan, Select Folder to Scan, and Boot-time Scan.
    • Tools:
      • This holds additional tools to help protect your computer.
    • Store:
      • If you wish to upgrade your antivirus, you can do so in the Store.
    • My devices:
      • You can connect phones and other devices to the antivirus to allow scans on other devices apart from your computer.
    • Help:
      • Here you can read documents about Avast! Free Antivirus that offers help and tutorials.
    • Statistics:
      • This shows the statistics of your computer system.
    • Settings:
      • Here you can configure and change the antivirus settings.
  4. Start a scan.
    • This is optional but recommended.



Tips

  • In the settings tool, enable a scan to automatically start every week.
  • Only have one antivirus software installed and running on your computer. Multiple software applications will cause your computer to slow down.
  • After installing the antivirus, restart your computer.
  • For Avast! news and updates, visit their website.

Warnings

  • Only download Avast! material from the official website to be sure that the content will legitimately shield you from viruses.
  • By not scanning your computer regularly, you are at risk of viruses infecting your system.

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