• Avast CLEAN Installation

    AVASTCLEAR.EXE vs Uninstall To be able to execute a clean install requires getting around the A/V Self Defense module. There are 2 ways to accomplish this: using the “AvastClear.exe” removal tool in safe mode, or uninstall Avast / AVG from Programs and Features and manually remove the leftovers.  Administrator login is required for either procedure. …

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  • How to Download, Install, and Activate all Avast Consumer Products

    How to Download, Install, and Activate all Avast Consumer Products www.avast.com/activate 1)  Choose your product: 2) Choose your platform: 3) Download / See Installation Instructions: Using the process above, after choosing Ultimate + Android, creates the following link under “See Installation Instructions”: https://help.avast.com/en/install/avast-ultimate-multidevice?os=android   which is specifically how to install Avast Ultimate (Multi-Device) for Android OS (includes Premium…

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  • Avast Business Installer Advanced Configurations

    Installation packages, when freshly downloaded, have a 30 day trial license automatically embedded, and are the current version From within your Avast Business console dashboard, choose “Download installer”: Now from the “Download installer” menu, choose “Advanced settings” at the bottom: Advanced menu choices are: Installer type (Windows exe / msi  or Mac OSX dmg) Subscription…

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  • Avast Business on Servers: File, Exchange, SharePoint, and Terminal Servers

    I like to create a server group and server settings template (policy). When creating the template, be sure to choose the Server O.S. tab, as the options are different for Servers. For File Servers, I usually manually install all servers (custom install) so that I can be 100% in control of every step. Installation for…

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  • Avast Business Antivirus Scan With Password Protection Enabled

    How to have your users initiate scans with Avast Business Antivirus when password protection is enabled: First, you must use this password setting in the Settings template in your Avast Business Antivirus console: Then, from the users system, open the Avast user interface. NOTE: The “RUN SMART SCAN” on this page is password protected and…

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  • Avast Endpoint Protection migration to Avast Business Antivirus

    With the acquisition of AVG last year, all Avast & AVG Business versions are utilizing the Avast Business A/V client with a new NEX-GEN Behavior Shield. Avast and AVG had independently been working on this shield for several years, and using the Avast’s Hardened Mode (whitelisting module), significantly increases protection against Crypto / Ransomware.  These…

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  • Avast Business Antivirus – How to block all websites except 1 (or the ones you want)

    Start by editing the target Settings Template under Device Settings. Under Active Protection, go to Web Shield, and choose Customize: Under the Site Blocking tab, check box the Enable site blocking option, and in the “Blocked URL address” windows, insert: https://* and click add http://* and click add do this a 3rd time just adding…

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  • Avast for Business – How to remove modules / shields from the cloud console

    Avast for Business – How to remove modules / shields from managed clients using the cloud console While inside the console, under Network, Settings, and chose the target Settings Template. Select the Active Protection tab, and you will notice 3 dots to far right of each module. This allows you to uninstall that module from…

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  • Avast! Premium Business Endpoint Security ABES using best practices

    To configure your avast! Premium Business Endpoint Security console using best practices: 1)       Login to your console from here:   https://business.avast.com using your APBS login email address 2)       I will have your license applied to your console for the correct expiration date. 3)       Installers are downloaded from the console under “Add new devices” and have a…

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  • how to uninstall avast removal tool | Remove avast! for clean installation – ASWCLEAR.EXE or AVASTCLEAR.MSI

    how to uninstall avast using avast removal tool AVASTCLEAR.EXE Utility One of the issues with all anti-virus vendors is leftovers from previous versions. To rule out this as the point of failure, I recommend a clean installation. This is a requirement when migrating from avast! consumer versions (Pro, I.S., Premium, free) or legacy Endpoint Protection to…

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  • AVAST Exclusions Testing with Avast Business Endpoint Security & Premium Versions

    Duplicate your desired template and name it “EXCLUSION TEST” or whatever you want it to be. Now we want to edit those template settings: Under the Active Protection tab, File System Shield, Customize, Actions, Virus, and set “Choose what action Avast will perform”  and set to “Ask” then under Options, select “Show notifications for actions”. …

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  • AVAST Firewall Settings vs Windows Firewall settings

    “I am having trouble with QuickBooks, when a user tries to sign on it tells them they do not have access. Where do I go to change that setting?” This issue is usually due to the firewall settings on the QuickBooks server, and Intuit recommends disabling all firewalls off the QuickBooks server. However, the actual…

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  • Avast! Clean Installation

    Many times, previous anti-virus leftovers prevent a proper anti-virus installation. Under these circumstances, you may be instructed to do a clean installation. The 1st step is to download the avast! Removal tool “aswclear.exe” http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe and save on your desktop. Right click the avast! tray icon, and open the avast! User interface. Go to Settings, Troubleshooting,…

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  • How to manage avast Endpoint Protection with the Small Office Administration console (SOA)

    This article will simplify the installation and configuration for managing the avast Endpoint Protection  using the Small Office Administration console (SOA) avast! Small Office Administration console (SOA) The avast! Small Office Administrator (SOA) is a very easy to use management console that has low impact on system. It is a great tool for networks with less than 200…

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  • Avast for Linux Technical information (new version)

    Avast for Linux technical information

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