Avast free renewal after a year.

[jackthecompguy]

Hello All... I am new to avast, formerly a Microsoft Security Essentials dude... I switched to avast on my primary machine because MSE kept causing problems, and MS as usual was unresponsive... That aside, my only big question before migrating all my computers/customers to avast is the registration. 30 Days before my 1 year is up it will give me a notification that my registration is gonna expire, am i right? So do i have to pay to renew avast free version for another year or not? If not, is there a limited number of years i am allowed to re-register for free? Also, i need step-by-step instructions on renewing, if possible.

Thanks
jackthecompguy

[jadinolf]

Obviously, you don't have to pay for the FREE version and I am not aware of any limit as to how many years you can continue to renew.

And yes, it will remind you of renewal.

My guess is there is no limit.

[CraigB]

Avast free is always free for home use, once registration is due 28 or 14 days ( cant remember ) the option to re-register will show in maintenance.

Dont forget to run the MSE removal tool, 23b in the list http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/

[jackthecompguy]

Thanks craigb! Will do! I have made my decision that i will permanently move to avast! 

[CraigB]

Thanks craigb! Will do! I have made my decision that i will permanently move to avast! 

Good for you and welcome to the forum