How to install and activate Avast antivirus on Windows 10 PC?

Avast antivirus is very famous for its freeware for Windows and Android devices. This antivirus provides the best security tools among all the free antivirus programs. For internet security, it provides advanced tools in its premium plans. Using Avast on your Windows 10 PC will keep the system protected from all dangerous threats. Avast provides various plans according to your budget and requirement for Windows 10.

Downloading and Installing Avast antivirus on Windows 10

If you want the basic tools like virus scan and junk clean up then you can go for Avast free plan. But, if you want better security tools for your device then you have to install the premium plan of Avast antivirus. It provides excellent malware protection, data security, secure browsing, VPN, password manager, firewall and various other tools. Avast also provides 30 days of free trials in its plans. You can use all the advanced tools for Avast for 30 days without paying anything. If you like the plan then purchase it otherwise you can cancel the free trial easily.

Steps to download and install Avast antivirus

1. Open your device and go to the web browser
2. Search for Avast antivirus and go Avast website
3. Scroll down and click on For Home option
4. You will get the Avast plans available for your device
5. If you want an Avast plan for multiple devices then go for a multi-license plan
6. Click on Buy Now button
7. The shopping cart page will appear
8. Check the Avast plan and then enter your details
9. Tap the Continue button and the billing page will be displayed
10. Fill the payment details

Click on the Confirm button and do not press the refresh button. Now you have to wait until the confirmation message appears on the screen. Open the email address you have registered while purchasing the Avast setup. Check for the email you have received from Avast. Click on the URL and the Avast setup will start downloading on your device. Now go to your downloads and double-click on the setup. You will get the permission wizard on your screen. Click on the Allow button and Avast will start installing on your device. Avast setup activation window will appear on the screen. Copy the product key from the email and paste it here. Tap the Activate button and wait for the confirmation. After completing the Avast installation, restart your device. Now you will see the Avast icon on your desktop. Click on the icon and the Avast dashboard will be displayed. Run Avast system scan to remove all the malware from your device.

How to cancel Avast cleanup premium free trial?

Avast provides a free trial for 30 days on Avast cleanup premium. You can use the plan for 30 days for free. If you haven’t entered the payment details while starting the free trial then you don’t need to cancel it. The plan will automatically get canceled if you don’t purchase it after completing the free trial. But, if you have entered the payment card details then you have to cancel it before 30 days otherwise you will get charged for the subscription. You can follow the given steps for cancelling Avast cleanup premium free trial:

1. Open the web browser and go to Avast antivirus
2. Sign in to your Avast account
3. Go to the subscription page
4. On the Avast cleanup plan, click on Unsubscribe
5. A confirmation window will be displayed

Click on the Confirm button and follow the on-screen instructions to cancel the subscription. You will also get the Avast to cancel subscription confirmation mail on your registered email address. 

How to renew the Avast antivirus plan?

Avast provides a yearly subscription for its premium plans. For continuing the service after a year, you need to renew the subscription. Avast antivirus starts sending you the Avast subscription expiry messages a month before the date. When you get the warning message, you should renew the plan immediately. The remaining days on your Avast antivirus subscription will get added to the new one. You can also renew the subscription after the plan expires. Here are steps for renewing your Avast antivirus:

1. Open your Avast dashboard and click on Reactivate 
2. You will be redirected to the Avast antivirus renewal page
3. Choose your renewal plan 
4. Enter your billing details

Activate your new Avast license and now you can use your Avast antivirus features reliably. Avast also provides auto-renewal service in many plans. In auto-renewal service, your Avast antivirus subscription will automatically get renewed before the expiry date. The payment will be charged on the billing details you have provided while purchasing the Avast plan. In case you don’t want to get your Avast plan auto-renewed then disable the auto-renewal service. If the Avast plan gets auto-renewed then you can cancel it within 30 days and ask for a refund.