Free Avast Antivirus Products for Manyare very popular due to the simple control and automation of most functions. But the main thing is that this software is completely free. But even in this situation, the license file or a valid key must be used without fail for the same Avast antivirus. Otherwise, this will only lead to the fact that the anti-virus database will not be updated.
Let's start with the simplest.Actually, the keys themselves for Avast are combinations of letters and numbers (usually up to 26-27 characters). They are used to activate the program or extend the validity of the free update of the anti-virus database.
By the way, many famous antivirusesthey use the same technology for their free software products, when you need to enter a special code once in a certain period of time. The keys for Avast can be easily found on the Internet.
In the process of installing the program on your computerInitially, you will need to enter such a code in a special field, after which a message will be issued regarding successful activation. You can choose and offline registration, then enter the key.
There is another no less interesting way.activation associated with the use of the license file. For Avast, the license file must first be downloaded from the Internet, and then take a series of actions to activate. The proposed solution applies exclusively to Avast Internet Security, Premier and Avast Pro Antivirus products. First, in the settings, find the troubleshooting section and disable the self-defense module.
В операционной системе Windows XP в каталоге всех users need to find the Application Data folder, navigate to the Alwil Software or Avast Software directories, depending on the version of the antivirus, and then place the file in the Avast directory (in some cases, a software modification, for example, Avast5, may be indicated), then specify the path in the program to file
For Vista-10 systems, similar actions are performed, only the program directories are located in the ProgramData directory on the system disk. At the end of the action, you need to activate self-defense again.
Now another registration option "Avast". You can renew your license for free or get it initially.
If the program is not registered, in the mainA window will show on top of the message with a warning that the trial will expire soon. Click on the green registration button, after which a window will appear offering a choice of the product version.
The paid modification is displayed on the right.(comprehensive protection), on the left - free (basic). Choose it, and then fill out the registration form of the three fields or enter through the social network Facebook. When filling in the fields it is important to pay attention to the fact that in the lines of the name and surname you can enter anything, but the email address must be valid. Next, press the registration button and again refuse the offer to install the paid version.
Убедиться в том, что регистрация прошла успешно You can immediately in the main window of the program (the registration button has disappeared, and the upgrade button has appeared instead of it). Information on registration data can be viewed in the settings section, where the corresponding tab is selected in the menu on the left.
Finally, a few words on how to upgradeAvast. In principle, you can simply download the new version of the antivirus and perform the above steps on registration if an automatic update is not installed. However, there is the option of switching from a free antivirus (Free Antivirus) to Internet Security without reinstalling the antivirus.
In this case, for Avast, the license file (license.lic for Avast Internet Security) simply download and place in the right place, as described above. In the program we specify the location of the new file, after which the application automatically downloads and installs the necessary files. Next, the system will restart, and when you restart, the user will receive a new software product.
So nothing is particularly difficult to register,activation, license renewal or update of this software is not. However, special attention should be paid precisely to the location of the license file, since the folders in which the program directories are located are hidden. In this case, first in the "Explorer" will have to use the view menu, where you should specify the display of hidden objects (folders and files). After you can proceed to the necessary actions.
