how to install Avast Free Antivirus 2016

Even though this introduction is focused on the Avast Free Antivirus, but you may also use it when installing other Avast products like Pro Antivirus, Internet Security or Premier.

1. Run the Avast Setup File (Installer) and Select Installation Type

Locate the installer file called ‘avast_free_antivirus_setup.exe,‘ or ‘avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe,‘ on your computer and start the three-step installation. Before the installation wizard is launched you will see a following loading screen for a few seconds:

If the install wizard is not in your language, you can change it in the top-right corner. Your selected language will also be the one in which you will have the Avast user interface, though you can change the language anytime later in the program settings.
On the first screen you have to choose the type of installation:

• Regular installation (recommended) – Avast will be installed with the default set of components (including SecureLine VPN, Cleanup, Browser Cleanup, Passwords, and Software Updater).
• Custom installation (for advanced users) – You can select which components, shields, and languages you want to install. This is useful when you don’t want to install some specific component like SecureLine VPN or Cleanup.

Full list of Avast 2016 components includes (all are installed by default with the regular installation):

• Shields – File Shield, Web Shield, Mail Shield
• Security Tools – Remote Assistance, Rescue Disk, Software Updater, Home Network Security, Secure Virtual Machines (ex-NG)
• Additional Products – Browser Protection (Plugin), SecureLine VPN, Cleanup, Browser Cleanup, Passwords, Desktop gadget

Unless you are an advanced user, we recommend to go with the regular installation.
At the bottom of the first step, Avast usually offers some additional products like Google Chrome, Dropbox, or Avast Passwords. So be sure to check this option as well and decide whether or not you want that product to be installed.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Installation Step 1/3 – Choosing the Type of Installation

2. Actual Avast Installation Process

During the second step, you actually do not have to do anything. You can just sit and watch the progress bar show Avast being downloaded, creating a system restore point, and the Avast files being copied onto your computer. The installation process will take around 2-3 minutes, depending on your Internet connection, but you can use your computer and do any other activity.

3. Avast Installation Finished (Now You Are Protected)

Congratulations, now you should have Avast antivirus 2016 completely installed on your computer. In the last step just click on ‘Continue‘ and finish the installation process.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Installation Step 3/3 – Installation Finished

4. Read and Accept Avast Privacy Policy

In the next step, you have to accept the Avast Privacy Policy. You may read it in the full version, but in short – AVAST collects information from your computer and may share it with a third party; on the other hand, this information can’t be used for targeting or identifying your person. So really no big deal. If you agree and accept the new EULA, just click on the blue button ‘Continue’.
If you care about your privacy you can opt-out from any data collection by going to Avast settings » ‘Privacy‘ and un-checking options ‘Participate in the Avast community‘ and ‘Participate in data sharing‘.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Post Installation – Accepting Privacy Policy

5. Review Additional Avast Products

In the last step of the installation process, you can review additional Avast products. Typically the Avast Free Mobile Security for Android. To close the windows click on the link ‘No, I don’t want to protect my Android phone‘.
At this point we strongly recommend to restart computer so Avast is fully integrated and configured for your system.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Post Installation – Additional Avast Products (Avast Free Mobile Security)

6. Avast Installation Completed – Register for a Free 1-Year License Key (Activation Code)

Once the installation is complete and system is restarted, we recommend to do a free registration so you can use the product for one year. Check our guide here – ‘Register for Free and Get License Key (Activation Code) for Your Avast Antivirus 2016‘.

Avast Free Antivirus 2016 is Completely Installed and Ready to Use