In this we describe how to install Avast Free Antivirus
in Windows 8.1 OS. Avast Free Antivirus is the #1 of most downloadable free
antivirus software, so we checked it immediately.
Please visit official site to download Avast Free Antivirus.
Press the button to start downloading as shown.
In this step official website informs us about Avast Pro
version, please select “No thanks, I want free protection”
Main setup file is hosted by CNET Network, so please
press “Download Now” button on their website.
Your browser will ask you about saving Avast Free
Antivirus Setup File on your hard drive.
After the downloading will be finished, please “Run as
administrator” Avast Free Antivirus Setup File as shown using right button
click.
Windows 8.1 User Account Control recognizes “Avast
Software” verified publisher using Digital Signature, so press “Yes” button.
For our guide:
1) We have unchecked
“Google Chrome” browser installation and Google Toolbar installation
also
2) We have selected “Express Install”
Next step, we have read “End User License Agreement”
by clicking the link shown.
Avast Free Antivirus Setup will open EULA in new
Notepad window to read it.
Now, we are ready to make next step.
Avast Free Antivirus installation into Windows 8.1 has
been started.
To use Avast Free Antivirus you will be needed to
register your copy in 30 days. Please press “Next” button.
When the Avast Free Antivirus installation will be
finished, the next window will appear in your Windows 8.1 OS, press “Finish”
button.
If your Avast Free Antivirus Setup package does not
recognize Windows 8.1, Program Compatibility Assistant will show this window.
Don’t worry, firstly check “Don’t show this message again”, secondly, press “Run
the program without getting help”.
To be integrated into Windows 8.1 OS as new Antivirus,
you need to wait for some time when the Avast Free Antivirus will finish
settings adjustments. During this process, Windows 8.1 OS could inform you
about: “Update spyware protection” and “Update virus protection”.
When the all settings will be done, please right click
“Start” button and select “System”.
Now, please select “Action Center” by clicking the
link.
In Windows 8.1 Action Center we could see new virus
protection and new spyware and unwanted software protection powered by Avast
Free Antivirus.
Now, we have started Avast Free Antivirus management
utility and selected “Scan” mode.
Avast Free Antivirus Quick Scan progress is shown on
the next screenshot.
After the quick scanning has been done, Avast Free
Antivirus will show this window.
