Antivirus Avast! one of the most demandedto date. The question arises as to how to renew the license for its use. Let's see several options for solving this problem:
Extending the trial period by manually replacing the license files with newer ones:
Avast! Pro Antivirus, Internet Security 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11 Premier 9,10,11
ForWindows XP
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Disable self-defense and replace the license file at
2. For avast! 5: "C: / D o cuments and Settings / All Users / Application Data / Alwil Software / Avast5?
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For avast! 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: "C: / D about cuments and Settings / All Users / Application Data / AVAST Software / Avast "
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For Windows Vista, 7, 8
, 10
1. Disable self-defense and replace the license file at
2. For avast! 5: "C: / ProgramData / Alwil Software / Avast5"
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For avast! 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: "C: / ProgramData / AVAST Software / Avast"
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Enable self-defense module avast!
Avast! Free Antivirus 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1. Click on the tray icon, then select "Subscription Information"
2. Click on the "Enter activation code" button in the middle of the screen on the right
3. Paste the key into the form field and click "ok"
How to disable Self-Defense Module Avast!
We open the program, go to the settings (in older versions and in Avast! 11 - top):
Go to the Troubleshooting tab:
Uncheck the box Enable self-defense module avast ! and click OK at the bottom. The screen will go out for a second and a window will appear in which you need to agree to disable self-protection. Now you need to replace the license file at the address, as indicated above. After replacement, turn on the Self-Defense Module avast ! in the same place in Settings or even easier on the main tab of the program:
You can check the status of your subscription and perform other activation actions from here: Settings - Subscription
The second option for replacing the trial license avast ! using Avast Infinity 3.0. The program can be found on our website. (Latest version from 08.06.2016)
Extension of the trial period using the method automatic installation license files Avast! using the program Avast Infinity Free 3.0:
We launch the program and see: it means that we forgot to disable the self-defense module (see above), disable
Now we see: dates can be different
Push Refresh and go to the site to download new version... First, the loader is downloaded (instructions for downloading are on the site), then we launch it and uncheck the boxes in the window that appears, as shown in the figure. We don't need extra programs.
There was such a problem: if you download a file to the same folder where the loader is located and the loader was launched, then the file itself disappeared after downloading. Move the bootloader to another location and run (you can just try to rename the file when saving). If the bootloader itself is not removed, then close it through the Task Manager and it will disappear.
Open the folder, launch it, go to the Install licenses tab and select the required version of the antivirus:
We press the necessary button and this window was highlighted for me:
For versionsAvast Infinity 2.6, 2.7 (earlier) was a little different:
If you forgot to disable Avast! Self-Defense Module, you will see a warning:
Disable self-defense as shown above and press retry. If you see such a window, then confirm that the program is installed correctly:
Everything. Now do not forget to enable Self-defense module and the license has been renewed from the specified date for a month.
License files for Avast! all versions for a month from 01/07/2019:
+ key for avast Free 5-11 until 2098, as well as a key for
Avast Cleanup
Attention! If the keys do not fit, then this new information may help:
Changes have been made, now the license file needs to be changed in 2 folders:
1.C: \ ProgramData \ AVAST Software \ Avast
2. C: \ ProgramData \ AVAST Software \ Subscriptions
Installing a permanent license file:
Now let's look at how to install a permanent license file. First, of course, you need to buy or download it. And then it's very simple - double-click on the file of the version of Avast you need! and, if the license file is valid, then we see the window:
or like this:
We press "Yes" or the "Activate" button and that's it, the license is installed!
If you need permanent license files, write in private messages or email [email protected]
Download license files for Avast! Premier + Avast Infinity Free 3.2 (5.23 Mb):
Turbo.to File-up.org
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The new technology in Free Avast Antivirus Nitro not only protects your personal data, but also prevents malware from entering your computer and other devices connected to your home network. Sometimes the Free Avast Nitro antivirus technology does not allow installing any program on the computer, defining it as a virus, in which case it will be necessary to disable the antivirus for a while. To disable Avast for a while, you will first need to disable Avast self-defense. To disable the Avast self-defense module, you need to go to the Avast Free Antivirus settings, and for this, click the gear which is located in the right corner of the antivirus interface.
Avast setting is opened by clicking on the gear
In the settings, go to the Troubleshooting tab and uncheck the Enable Avast Self-Defense Module on it. By clicking OK, Avast Self-Defense will be disabled immediately.
You can disable Avast self-defense in the settings When Avast self-defense is disabled, it will be possible to temporarily disable the Avast antivirus, and for this you need to hover the cursor in the tray over the antivirus icon and press the right mouse button.
Through the taskbar, you can disable Avast for a while Will open context menu in which you will first need to select Manage Avast screens and then select one of the modes offered to you to disable the Avast antivirus program. The following modes will be offered:
Antivirus detects some files, such as crackers, as viruses and sends them to quarantine. You can find quarantine in Avast in two ways: through the taskbar and through the interface.
Where in Avast quarantine can be viewed in the tray To view the quarantine in Avast through the taskbar, you will need to hover over the antivirus icon in the tray and press the right mouse button. A context menu will open in which you will need to select the Quarantine item and click on it with the left mouse button.
To find out in Avast where you need to go to quarantine for virus scanning To find out where the quarantine in Avast is through the interface, click Scan and select Scan for viruses in the menu that appears.
Where is the Avast quarantine A window will open in which you can start scanning your computer. In this window, at the very bottom there is a Quarantine button by clicking on which Avast quarantine files will open.
You can restore a file deleted by Avast through quarantine If you need files in Avast quarantine, you can restore them from quarantine using Avast and instruct you not to delete these files. To return a file to its place in Avast from quarantine, you need to open the quarantine in Avast where the deleted file is located, hover the cursor over it and press the right mouse button. A context menu will open in which you will need to select the Restore and add to exclusions item. After that, the file will add Avast to the exclusions and instantly restore it to the same folder from which it was deleted.
If you need to add a folder to the exclusions in Avast, then in the quarantine you will need to right-click and select Add, and then in the window that opens, select desired file or folder.
Many users face a problem when uninstalling Avast antivirus from their computer, in this regard, we decided to write detailed instructions how to remove Avast antivirus from your computer completely and correctly. Many users who have installed Avast to protect their PC from malicious software have to abandon its functionality over time for a number of reasons.
It will not be possible to get rid of the antivirus program just like that, the developers have provided for attempts to disable and even remove their product by malware and inexperienced users. Let's delve deeper into the topic and get acquainted with all the ways to safely and correctly uninstall an application in any operating room. Windows system, starting with the "seven".
Why is it important to get rid of Avast correctly?
The main reason why users want to completely remove Avast from their computer is to replace the defender with a similar program, possibly more powerful. The fact is that the remnants of the application can prevent the installation of other programs to ensure your computer with an adequate level of security.
So, for example, Avast residual files do not allow installing Kaspersky Anti-Virus, giving an error, informing that another anti-virus protection is installed.
We will look at how to remove Avast from a computer running Windows 7 completely, for Windows 8 (there are some features, we will talk about them later) and Windows 10, the process will look the same.
Preparing to uninstall - Disabling Self-Defense
Before you get the opportunity to delete Avast antivirus from your computer, you should disable the Self-Defense Module (SD). It is designed to withstand advanced viruses that can do this in automatic mode by disabling and uninstalling the most important components and editing entries in the system registry.
Because of this function, which increases the degree of protection of the program, many users cannot uninstall Avast from Windows 7 - 10. Let's talk about how to disable the self-defense of the antivirus application before uninstalling it.
1 Expand the user interface via the program launch shortcut or the context menu of the tray icon (near the clock).
2 Click "Settings" bottom left.
Fig. 1 - Call the "Settings" of the program
3 Go to the tab "Trouble-shooting".
Fig. 2 - Go to the "Troubleshooting" tab
4 Uncheck the box next to the option "Enable self-defense module".
Fig. 3 - Disable self-protection
5 We read the notification that appears, which says that when the self-defense function is turned off, the risk of infection of the PC increases, and we click "OK".
Fig. 4 - Save the settings
Self-defense is disabled, now you can uninstall the program using the standard Avast uninstaller, special programs or utilities to remove Avast.
Uninstalling antivirus using standard Windows tools
The developers did not provide shortcuts for uninstalling Avast using the utility built into the installer in Start, so the element will help us to demolish an unnecessary security tool "Control panels" which is called "Programs and Features".
1 Open the "Control Panel" and call this component if the icons are rendered as large icons.
Fig. 5 - Calling the Control Panel item
If they are grouped, click "Removing a program".
Fig. 6 - Alternative method
2 In the list installed applications select Avast Free Antivirus or Premier, right-click on the icon and select the item "Delete"... Or select a program from the list and click "Delete" from above.
Fig. 7 - Uninstalling Avast
3 The next step is waiting. The installer makes all the preparations, after which you can remove Avast from your computer.
4 When the window for installing and solving problems with the Avast distribution kit of your version starts, in it select "Delete".
Fig. 8 - Click "Delete"
5 The waiting process will be delayed, since the program is uninstalled much longer than it was installed. We are gaining patience.
Fig. 9 - Removal process
Be sure to restart your PC. After restarting your computer, Avast will be completely erased from your system.
We use third-party uninstaller
Usually this method does a good job of getting rid of all the defender components. But it also has disadvantages. The brightest of them:
- some files concerning Avast remain on the disk;
- not all registry keys are removed.
To demolish the Avast Software folder in Program Files and all entries in the system registry, you must resort to using third-party applications. First, let's look at how to remove the antivirus if it is not removed, with all the residual data through CCleaner and Revo Uninstaller, and then - using a utility created by the antivirus developers themselves.
Using an example, we will show how to remove free Avast Premier (Free), the instructions for getting rid of Internet Security will be similar.
It is better to download all offered products from the official sites. We provide download links from developer sites to avoid other problems.
ADVICE. Try to download software from trusted sources and official software sites. Thus, you protect yourself from virus infections and the installation of third-party software, without your consent.
CCleaner
The procedure for uninstalling Avast antivirus in CCleaner is not much different from the process of erasing it by means operating system Windows 7, Windows 8 and 10.
2 Run the utility to remove garbage and software from the computer and go to the section "Service".
Fig. 10 - CCleaner interface
Fig. 11 - Removing Avast
IMPORTANT! Do not click "Delete" under any circumstances. This function will erase the registry key containing information about uninstalling the selected object.
Fig. 12 - Confirmation
4 In the installation window, we do what in the first instruction, starting from the 4th step.
5 When finished, go to the tab "Registry" and press "Search" problems.
Fig. 13 - Cleaning the registry
CCleaner will find and erase all registry keys related to Avast.
6 Click "Fix marked" and close the program.
Fig. 14 - Removing garbage from the registry
Revo Uninstaller
Let's touch on another great way to uninstall Avast antivirus.
1 Download and install Revo Uninstaller from the official website of the program:
2 In the program, select our object and call the command through the context menu "Delete"... You can also use the Delete button at the top, on the program panel.
Fig. 15 - Uninstalling Avast via Revo Uninstaller
3 The built-in uninstaller will start. We do everything in the first instruction, starting from the 4th iteration.
Better not to change anything, leaving "Moderate" search for keys.
Fig. 16 - A way to find garbage
5 We mark all sections and erase them from the registry by pressing the button "Further".
Fig. 17 - Getting rid of the remaining keys
6 The list of remaining files will be loaded. Also click "Delete" and close the Uninstaller with the button "Done".
Fig. 18 - Erase the folders that the uninstaller could not remove
System files are not affected, rest assured, only the files of the program to be removed.
AvastClear
Now let's consider another option, using the official Avast removal utility, you can download it from the official website:
1 By right-clicking, call the context menu, where we click "Run with administrator rights".
Fig. 19 - Run with elevated privileges
2 Agree to restart your PC in safe mode.
Fig. 20 - Click "Yes"
FOR YOUR INFORMATION. This antivirus program is not designed for Windows 8 and constantly conflicts with it: after turning on the system and launching the antivirus, the OS hangs tightly, and many users cannot get rid of the application.
In such cases, you need to start in safe mode, and carry out the procedure in any of the shown ways, but it is preferable to use the AvastClear utility.
Safe mode on Windows 8 starts as follows:1 Reboot the PC and immediately clamp the key combination Shift + F8.
2 In the window that appears, select "Diagnostics".
Fig. 24 - Specify directories and remove the program
6 We are waiting for the completion of the process and close the window with the button "To restart a computer" to complete the uninstall procedure.
The utility is the best tool that allows you to safely and completely uninstall Avast in Windows 7 - 10.
Remove Avast from PC - Easy!
We have considered how to properly remove the Avast antivirus to install another application in Windows 7 and 10, or simply get rid of it. We also drew attention to the intricacies of the process in Windows 8 and showed how to do this using the operating system and third-party utilities, including the specially created AvastClear.
We considered how to clear the registry from the garbage remaining in the process of uninstalling the antivirus. We hope the information was helpful.
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Greetings, dear friend! In today's article we will talk about how to disable Avast antivirus. This free antivirus was enjoyed by more than 210 million people. Avast entered the years for ease of use, as well as for performing good computer protection and mobile devices from viruses and malware... To be honest, although this antivirus is quite simple, I did not at all like the fact that it is not so easy to turn it off so that it does not interfere with the installation of programs or actions that may seem suspicious from its point of view. In general, as practice shows, many users face a problem and do not know how to disable Avast antivirus. Therefore, we will consider this in detail in this article and I hope no one will have any questions in the future.
How to disable Avast antivirus for a while
Very often there are cases when, when installing a new program or game on a computer, users are faced with the fact that the antivirus swears at the installed software and does not allow the process to be completed. If you are sure that the installation software is safe, then safely disable the antivirus for a while to complete the installation. To do this, do the following:
Congratulations, Avast antivirus is temporarily disabled, as evidenced by the message in the main program window.
Note! In the antivirus settings menu there is such an item as "Mode" "No notifications / game" "". If you activate it, then the program will not distract you with various messages during games. Probably, the developers have implemented this function at the request of gamers!
How to disable Avast in settings
There is another way to disable your antivirus. In this case, you need to open the main program window and go to its settings.
To get into the settings, you need to do the following:
Note! The antivirus settings described in this paragraph are good because the user, at his discretion, can disable any of the computer protection modules separately.
If you did not know earlier how to disable Avast antivirus, then as you can see, there is nothing complicated here. There are times when the antivirus does not want to be turned off by the methods described above. In this case, we will resort to more drastic measures, which I will tell you about in the paragraph below.
How to disable Avast antivirus using the operating system
If, for some reason, Avast antivirus does not want to turn off its modules, then I propose to radically solve the problem by disabling its service in Windows settings... To do this, open the Task Manager by pressing the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
In the task manager, go to the "Services" tab and look for the name of the service "Avast!" In the list. Antivirus ". Next, click on it with the right mouse button and select "Stop service" in the drop-down menu. 
After that, a message will appear, which requires confirmation of your actions. In general, as you can see, everything is quite simple and straightforward.
How to enable Avast.
Above, we examined how to disable the Avast antivirus different ways... Let's now figure out how to turn its protection back on. In principle, there shouldn't be any problems here. To enable all protection modules of the program, just right-click on the program icon in the system tray. Select the item "Manage Avast screens" and in the drop-down menu click on the item "Enable all screens".
After that, the program will launch all the necessary modules into operation. 
If for some reason protection does not turn on, try restarting your computer. Typically, this action will solve the problem 90% of the time.
Let's summarize.
In today's small note, we have examined in detail how to disable the Avast antivirus. By and large, no one should have any problems with the antivirus settings. After all, the program interface is quite simple and straightforward, but everywhere there are exceptions to the rules and sometimes many users have insurmountable difficulties, which this instruction should dispel.