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macho

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Avast Pro Internet Security Password forgot help needed
« on: March 17, 2012, 02:03:55 PM »
I setup a password but forgot and unable to access the application. Any way to reset the same.


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Re: Avast Pro Internet Security Password forgot help needed
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2012, 05:08:49 PM »
I setup a password but forgot and unable to access the application. Any way to reset the same.

No, you've to reinstall it.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
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Re: Avast Pro Internet Security Password forgot help needed
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2012, 03:35:12 AM »
I tried that as well. Its asking for a password to uninstall. I am not sure i had already reinstalled but still the password persist in the system.

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Re: Avast Pro Internet Security Password forgot help needed
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 07:28:38 AM »
I tried that as well. Its asking for a password to uninstall. I am not sure i had already reinstalled but still the password persist in the system.

Do you have Pro or IS..?? Pick the right one in point 1.

1. Download avast! Pro Antivirus: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_pro_antivirus_setup.exe
1. Download avast! Internet Security: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe
2. Follow instructions: http://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility
3. Reinstall avast! with the downloaded installer from point 1.
4. Reboot.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0