The best antivirus software for MacOS Home User During April and May 2018 we evaluated 8 home user security products for macOS High Sierra. Avast antivirus for mac free.
To install Avast Security or Avast Premium Security (previously Avast Security Pro), follow the instructions below:
Before you begin the installation, ensure all other programs and internet browsers are closed, and any previous antivirus software is uninstalled.
Install Avast Security
- Download the Avast Security for Mac setup file by clicking the button below. Download Avast Security for Mac
- Double-click the downloaded setup file
avast_security_online.dmg
(by default, in your downloads folder). - Double-click Avast Security.
- Click Continue to determine if Avast Security can be installed.
- Click Continue.
- Click Continue to confirm that you have read the Avast End User License Agreement.
- Click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
- Click Install. Alternatively, if you would like to make changes to the default setup, click Change Install Location.. or Customize.
- If prompted, use your Touch ID to grant permission for the installation, or click Use Password.., then enter your Administrator password and click Install Software.
- Click Close.
If a System Extension Blocked notification appears, refer to the following article:
Avast Security is installed on your Mac. To start using Avast Security, click Continue With Free. If you have purchased a subscription for Avast Premium Security (previously Avast Security Pro), refer to the following article for detailed activation instructions:
- Avast Security 14.x for Mac
- Avast Premium Security 14.x for Mac
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