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Title: Updating registration of Avast Free Antivirus on internet disconnected system
Post by: Kick on February 21, 2020, 05:01:55 PM

Hi,
I'm running Avast Free Antivirus on a Windows 7 desktop system that is disconnected from the internet. I update the virus definitions manually by downloading the definition files via the Linux Lubuntu system which dual boots on the same computer.

In May this year, my current registration expires.  Is there a way I can update the registration without reconnecting the Windows 7 system to the internet i.e., for example, by accessing my account via the Lubuntu system?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Updating registration of Avast Free Antivirus on internet disconnected system
Post by: r@vast on February 24, 2020, 01:06:31 PM

Hi,

The Avast client needs to be connected to the Internet to register it.

Title: Re: Updating registration of Avast Free Antivirus on internet disconnected system
Post by: Kick on February 24, 2020, 01:43:12 PM

Hi r@vast,

Thanks for your clear and succinct answer to my query.

I will temporarily re-enable the internet on my Windows 7 system when registration is due.  Will my Avast program, even when the Windows 7 internet connection is disabled, prompt me when the re-registration time is approaching or has become due?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Updating registration of Avast Free Antivirus on internet disconnected system
Post by: r@vast on February 24, 2020, 03:19:32 PM

Hi,

You should receive an email informing you of the expiration as well as see the notification in the application.

Title: Re: Updating registration of Avast Free Antivirus on internet disconnected system
Post by: Kick on February 24, 2020, 04:42:55 PM

Hi r@vast,

Thanks for your help - you have clarified the situation. Cheers.