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AVAST Password (General program access)
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August 28, 2014, 01:46:12 AM »
Hi all,
I put a password on AVAST as recommended, but now I can't remember the password. The funny thing is that I have a lot of passwords on my job!... lol
Can anyone tell me how can i retrieve/reset this password?
Thanks a bunch!
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August 28, 2014, 01:50:16 AM »
If you've forgotten the avast! password you set... the only option is a clean install.
You need to do a clean install of avast!...
1. Download Avastclear, Rejzors uninstall tool and the appropriate Avast program edition
Note: It's important you used the stub online installer from the one I linked.. NOT the offline one.
Note: You need to be ONLINE during this install (online installer works in all cases whereas offline sometimes doesn't)
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_internet_security_setup_online.exe
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_online.exe
Avastclear :
http://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe
Rejzors Uninstall tool:
http://rejzor.wordpress.com/avast-cleanup-tool/
2. Uninstall Avast by control panel [If you don't have Avast in control Panel go to #4]
3. Uninstall in safe mode using Avastclear.
4. Run Rejzors Uninstall Utility in Normal Mode (removes traces avastclear doesn't) - reboot.
Check : Once uninstalled check in device manager>view>show hidden devices if there is anything related to avast with a yellow triangle.. if so, uninstall it and reboot.
5. Install the version you downloaded.
6. Reboot.
Note : If you have a paid license, install it after the reboot at stage 6.
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August 28, 2014, 05:27:13 AM »
Hi Alikhan,
First: thank you for the quick answer. I uninstall
AVAST
using the
Avastclear
in safe mode and then I install
AVAST
again. I'm using
AVAST
for many years, it's the best antivirus for me.
Thank so much for the support, best regards
Ragon
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