How to install, upgrade, renew or uninstall Avast antivirus?

Avast antivirus is a famous security software program which provides various security plans and tools for keeping the device secure from threats and hacking activities. Avast antivirus has a good number of downloads on phone devices. The free plan of Avast for phones offers you various advanced tools for keeping the phone protected from all threats. Avast antivirus free plan is also available for Windows devices. But if you use the device for crucial jobs and store your professional and personal data on it then you should use a premium plan of Avast antivirus which has all the necessary features. If you have a free plan of Avast then you can easily upgrade it. If you are a new user then get your Avast antivirus from the internet.

Things to check before installing Avast antivirus

Check for Windows update

You should always check for Windows update before installing any security software. Go to the Security and Update programs and then search for the new update. If available then install it and then go for the antivirus.

Remove another antivirus

While installing Avast, make sure you don’t have another antivirus program installed on the PC. You should remove another antivirus as it can conflict the Avast installation process. If you have an Avast free plan then uninstall it and then install the premium Avast plan.

Check the product key

You can use your product key on a single device. Always enter the key carefully. If you enter your product key wrong for multiple times then your Avast antivirus account may get blocked temporarily. If you want to use Avast antivirus on multiple devices then you have to get the multi-license key.

Remove temporary files

Temporary files can also create conflict while installing Avast antivirus. You should always delete all the temporary files from the PC as they not only conflict with other programs but can also accumulate lots of free space.

Installing Avast antivirus on PC

Avast provides various installation plans for PCs. You can follow the mentioned steps for purchasing and installing Avast antivirus on your device:

1. Open your web browser
2. Search for Avast
3. Go to the official website of Avast antivirus
4. Click on Windows
5. You will see a list of Avast antivirus plans for Windows
6. Click on the plan you want to install
7. Check its resource requirements and features
8. Click on Buy Now button
9. A sign-in screen will appear
10. Enter your credentials
11. For new users, create Avast account
12. Now enter the email address (You will receive the setup on this email address)
13. Tap the Next button
14. Now a billing page will appear

Enter the billing details and click on the Next button. Wait for completing the Avast billing process. Now open the email and click on Avast setup. Setup will start checking for the resources. Wait for some time and then an activation window will appear. Enter the product key and follow the on-screen wizards for completing the installation process. After installing Avast, restart your PC and provide a full system scan.

Uninstalling Avast antivirus

If you want to remove Avast antivirus then you can easily uninstall it by following the on-screen commands:

1. Close all running programs
2. Click on Start menu
3. Go to Apps folder
4. You will see all the installed programs
5. Search for Avast antivirus
6. Right-click on Avast and click on Uninstall
7. A confirmation wizard will appear
8. Click on Confirm button

Now follow all the on-screen commands for completing the uninstallation process. Now remove all the Avast related files from your device. 

How to cancel Avast cleanup 60 day trial?

If you want to cancel the Avast cleanup trial then you should contact the Avast technical team.

Upgrading Avast antivirus

If you are using a free Avast plan and now you want to use the premium version then you can easily upgrade your Avast plan. Open the dashboard of your Avast antivirus and then click on the Upgrade button. You will be redirected to the Avast website. A list of Avast plans will appear on the screen. Click on the Avast plan you want to install and fill the billing details. You will receive the Avast set up on the mail you provided during the payment. Click on the URL and it will check for the system resources. The new Avast plan will automatically remove the free Avast setup from your device. Follow the on-screen instructions for completing the setup installation.

Renewing Avast antivirus

Avast antivirus provides yearly plans to the users. You should renew the Avast antivirus plan before it expires. Avast provides both automatic and manual renewal. If you renew your Avast antivirus plan before the expiry date then the remaining days will be added to the new Avast plan. Always keep your Avast antivirus updated for the best protection.