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Get Avast Free Antivirus,

our award-winning protection for all

Avast Free Antivirus protects your computer against viruses and malware, and it helps you protect your home network against intruders.

Also available for MacAndroid, and iOS

Also available for PC, Android, and iOS

Also available for PCMac, and iOS

Also available for PCMac, and Android

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What’s inside the latest version?

Get a beautifully intuitive interface, advanced application protection, and a new passive mode for running multiple security software programs in parallel — and a little something for you gamers and movie buffs.

Avoid becoming the victim of digital extortion

Ransomware is quickly becoming one of the most common — and dangerous — types of malware out there. Avast Free Antivirus protects your devices against havoc-wreaking ransomware so you don’t become the victim of digital extortion.

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Your game or movie time is now uninterrupted

We’ve renamed Game Mode and taught it some extra tricks. Now called Do Not Disturb Mode, it blocks distracting pop-ups whether you’re gaming, watching movies, or presenting in full-screen mode.

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Introducing Behavior Shield

We don’t just check your applications for malware. We now keep an eye on their behavior to make sure they don’t suddenly go rogue.

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Avast Free Antivirus

Easy to install, effortless to use

Our antivirus software scans for security and performance issues and helps you to fix them instantly. It also protects you in real time by analyzing unknown files before they reach your desktop PC or laptop — all for free.

Also available for PC, Android, and iOS

Also available for MacAndroid, and iOS

Also available for PCMac, and iOS

Also available for PCMac, and Android

You may still be wondering...

How to install

Get protected right away by following these 3 easy steps:

Step 1
1. Download
Click here to download.
Step 2
2. Open the file
Open the downloaded file and approve the installation.
Step 3
3. Install the file
Run the installer and follow the simple instructions.
Step 1
1. Download
Click here to download.
Step 2
2. Open the file
Open the downloaded file and approve the installation.
Step 3
3. Install the file
Run the installer and follow the simple instructions.