Frequently Asked Questions at Avast Support

Having an antivirus on your computers has become a necessity. Since most computers are connected to the internet, the malicious programs find a way to sneak in. These programs can steal your personal information and even damage your computer.
Avast is one of the best antivirus programs out there. It provides complete protection against all kinds of threats. It detects any existing virus on your computer and removes it. It also provides safer browsing experience.

Here is the list of some of the most frequently asked questions at the Avast support.
FAQ
What is the Minimum System Requirement for Avast?
In order to use Avast antivirus, you must have Windows XP or later version. Windows XP must have the service pack 3 installed.
 You will need a computer fully compatible with Windows. Your computer must have at least Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64. The process must be able to support SSE2 instructions.
You will need at least 256 MB of RAM and minimum 2GB space on your hard disk drive.
You will internet connection to download and activate Avast antivirus. While internet is not required for regular operation, it must be available for updates.
The screen resolution must be minimum 800 x 600 pixels.
Where Can I download Avast from? 
Here are the links to download Avast antivirus:
  • Avast Premier 2016: https://www.avast.com/en-in/download-thank-you.php?product=PRE
  • Avast Internet Security 2016: https://www.avast.com/en-in/download-thank-you.php?product=ISE
  • Avast Pro Antivirus 2016: https://www.avast.com/en-in/download-thank-you.php?product=PAV
  • Avast Free Antivirus 2016: https://www.avast.com/en-in/download-thank-you.php?product=FAV-AVAST 
Will I be charged for upgrade to the latest Avast 2016? 
If you are using any older version of this antivirus with a valid license you will not be charged at all for the upgrade to the latest version. It is completely free.  You will be charged for buying a new license.
Do I need to uninstall an older version first before installing Avast 2016? 
If you have been using Avast 7.x on your computer or any later version, there is no need to uninstall it before installing Avast 2016. While installing Avast 2016, it will automatically upgrade without any hassles.
However, if you have Avast 6.x series of antivirus installed on your computer then you will need to uninstall it first in order to install Avast 2016. You can use the Avast Uninstall utility to remove the existing installation.
How can I buy and activate my subscription? 
You can buy the license for any Avast product at the Avast Store: https://www.avast.com/store 
The activation code is sent to your in the email. Open the email and copy the code from there. Now right click the Avast icon on the system tray of your computer and click ‘Subscription Information’. Now you can click the option ‘Insert activation code’ and enter the code.
What if the program does not accept my activation code? 
If you have purchased a valid license the activation code must work. However, if it is still not working, we would recommend you to contact the Avast support. They will be able to assist you in this matter.

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