Now click the grey “Select” button as shown here: Click the Register link as indicated here:Ī box similar to below will open.

(Please be aware, this article was updated in September 2014 and shows images from a Windows 7 system – different versions of Windows may require a slightly different approach and the images may not exactly tally with what’s on your screen)įirstly, at the bottom right of your screen, Avast installs an icon, an orange and blue spinning ball with the letter ‘a’ on it. This icon may be in the hidden icons box which is accessed as shown.Ĭlicking the orange Avast icon should open the following dialogue box displaying all the tool’s options and the amount of time remaining on your registration. I’ve put together this little tutorial to guide you through the simple process and make life a bit easier. Some people are a bit wary to re-register as the prompts often suggest that you upgrade to the paid version, but you don’t have to pay anything if you don’t wish to.

The excellent, free antivirus program, Avast requires annual registration and the software will begin to prompt you when your licence is due for renewal.