avast!® is a well-known antivirus application - one of the first free security solutions for home users. This software used to be available only for Windows®-based personal computers, but now, it offers a Mac® version so Apple® users can download and install this free antivirus.
The avast!® Free Antivirus for Mac® edition comes with three security shields that are in operation at all times - File shield, Web shield and Mail shield. It executes on-demand scans for fixed disks and removable drives. In addition, network shares and files can be dragged and dropped onto the avast!® dock icon or in the application window on the bottom-left side for instant scanning. The instructions below explain how to download and install the avast!® free antivirus (beta) on your Mac®.
Download and install avast!® Free Antivirus for Mac®:
- Launch your Internet browser and go to the avast!® Free Antivirus for Mac® homepage.
- Click on the “DOWNLOAD“ button and save the file on your hard drive.
- Close the Internet browser.
- Launch the downloaded file.
- Drag the avast!® icon onto the application folder.
- Launch avast!® in the applications and click on the “Open“ button.
- Read the avast!® end user license agreement and click on the “Confirm“ button.
- Click on the “Install“ button.
- If you are asked to type your account password to allow avast!® to make changes, do it.
- Wait until the application installs.
- When the process finishes, avast!® free antivirus is launched and your computer is now protected.
Warnings:
Operating Systems Supported
- Mac® OS X® 10.5.x (Leopard)
- Mac® OS X® 10.6.x (Snow Leopard)
- Mac® OS X® 10.7.x (Lion)
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Intel®-based Mac®
