Click the OPEN CONFIRMATION DIALOG button.To gets started, click the CONTINUE button. With the installation complete, now it’s time to setup and configure Avast – which mostly consists of granting various permissions.

After you click “Next” a bunch of times, click the Close button on the last of the installation screens.

If you’re asked to allow Avast Security.app permission to access your Downloads folder, click the OK button.

You do not need to install it, and can skip that step entirely.

During the installation, you may be asked if you’d like to install Google Chrome.

Then, click the Allow button next to the System software message (see screenshot below). Click on the ‘lock’ icon in the bottom left corner and enter your password when prompted.

This will open the Security & Privacy section of the System Preferences.

Click the Open Security Preferences button when you see that message.

If you’re using macOS Catalina or Big Sur, you’ll get a warning message about a System Extension being blocked.

Click the Allow button when asked if program can be run to determine whether Avast will work on your Mac.DMG file and double-click Install Avast Security.pkg Once the download has completed, open the. Installing and setting up Avast isn’t particularly complicated, it’s just a bit more involved than a regular “drag to the Applications folder” type of installation.Free Mac Spyware Removal Installing & Setting Up Antivirus Software With all of that said – if what you’re looking to accomplish is to scan your Mac for viruses and malware, Avast (and this guide) is for you.

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