Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on Windows or Mac

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How to Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on
Windows or Mac

• Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on Windows
  or Mac

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Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on Windows
or Mac
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Avast Antivirus on Windows or Mac

• Avast is a popular antivirus software
  program. The Avast antivirus is highly successful
  in preventing a device from the threats of
  viruses, malware, spyware, etc. A user of a
  computer, laptop, desktop, etc. can
  easily install Avast antivirus on both Windows
  and Mac. Nowadays no online user should run a
  computer or desktop without keeping a strong
  antivirus software in it. A virus attack from the
  online platform can cause huge loss to computer
  users. Right from corrupting the valuable files
  to the theft of data there are various ways in
  which potential hackers can cause inconvenience
  to the users. Users should activate Avast
  antivirus software program to prevent one-self
  from such a scenario. This blog is to guide the
  readers about the simple and easy way of
  downloading, installing, and activating the Avast
  antivirus software on Windows and Mac. Luckily
  the Avast antivirus software has both free and
  paid versions. The process of activation of paid
  features of the antivirus program requires
  entering the activation key of the product. On
  making an online purchase the activation key is
  usually sent to the email of the buyer. While in
  an offline purchase the key is available in the
  kit only. It is recommended to not to share the
  activation key with anyone else.  

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Steps to Download Avast on Windows 

• Step-1 Open a preferred search engine preferably
  Google or Bing. 
• Step-2 Type Avast antivirus for Windows. 
• Step-3 Click on the Ok icon to begin the
  search. 
• Step-4 A list of websites will appear on the
  screen. 
• Step-5 Ensure to open the official website by
  clicking on it.  
• Step-6 Click on the orange tab that says
  Download for Windows 
• Step-7 This will open the download page of the
  antivirus software.  
• Step-8 Now click on the option of Download Now
  on this page. 
• Step-9 Wait for the process of download to
  complete. 

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Steps to Install Activate Avast on Windows 

• Step-1 Select the Start icon with a click.  
• Step-2 Click on My Computer from the menu. 
• Step-3 Now select C-drive and open it. 
• Step-4 Go to the folder of Users. 
• Step-5 Select open the folder of Downloads. 
• Step-6 Find the downloaded file of Avast
  antivirus. 
• Step-7 Double click on the file. 
• Step-8 Select Yes when asked for permission. 

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• Step-9 Accept Yes for two more times 
• Step-10 Wait till the installation process
  completes. 
• Step-11 Use right-click over the icon of Avast. 
• Step-12 Go to Registration Information. 
• Step-13 Select My licenses. 
• Step-14 Choose to enter Activation Key. 
• Step-15 Or Select the button of Upgrade Now. 
• Step-16 Choose Avast free antivirus if you
  want to use the free version. 

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Steps to Download Avast on Mac 

• Step-1 Open the search engine on the device 
• Step-2 Type Avast antivirus for Mac. 
• Step-3 Click on the icon of OK to start the
  search. 
• Step-4 The screen will display a list of
  websites. 
• Step-5 Click open the official website from the
  list.  
• Step-6 Click on the tab that displays Free
  Download 
• Step-7 The download page will open on the
  screen.  
• Step-8 Select the option of Download Now from
  the page. 
• Step-9 Allow some time for the process to
  complete. 

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Steps to Install Activate Avast on Mac 

• Step-1 Locate the file of Avast antivirus in the
  device. 
• Step-2 Double click the file to start the
  installation process. 
• Step-3 Follow the on-screen commands. 
• Step-4 Wait till the installation process
  completes. 
• Step-5 Now open the window of New Finder. 
• Step-6 Move to the top of Menu Bar. 
• Step-7 Select the tab of Applications. 
• Step-8 Double-click on the Avast application. 
• Step-9 This will open the antivirus software. 
• Step-10 Click on the icon Menu from the list. 
• Step-11 Now Select the option of Activate Paid
  features from the list.  
• Step-12 Type the activation key in the box. 
• Step-13 Now click on the icon of Activate 
• Step-14 This will initiate the paid antivirus
  software on the device. 

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• The activation key can also be pasted on the
  blank column instead of typing it on the column.
  The activation key is unique for each purchase to
  reduce the chances of misuse. This is
  advantageous to both the antivirus provider and
  the customers as well. On facing any issues with
  the activation key, one should check whether the
  Caps Lock button is on or off especially in the
  case of alphanumeric characters. The steps
  to install Avast antivirus is easy to implement
  even for a naive user. However, one must ensure
  to download the antivirus software program only
  from the official website. This avoids any chance
  of landing on the duplicate products and copies
  of the antivirus software program. 

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