Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on Windows or Mac
                     HOW TO INSTALL AND ACTIVATE 
AVAST
 ANTIVIRUS ON WINDOWS OR MAC
Install and Activate Avast Antivirus on 
Windows or Mac
INSTALL AND ACTIVATE AVAST
 ANTIVIRUS ON WINDOWS OR MAC
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.  
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. 
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. 
 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. 
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. 
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. 
 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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