Before you begin installing Avast Driver Updater, ensure that you are logged into Windows as a user with administrator permissions, all other programs in Windows are closed, and your antivirus protection is temporarily disabled (for instructions refer to your vendor's documentation).
- Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Core Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 or higher, any Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows Vista SP2 or higher, except Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows XP SP3, any Edition (32-bit)
- Internet Explorer 6 or any newer, compatible browser
- Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE2 instructions)
- 256 MB RAM or above
- 400 MB free space on the hard disk
- An internet connection is needed to download, activate, and use the program.
- Optimally standard screen resolution not less than 1024 x 600 pixels is recommended.
Install Avast Driver Updater
Follow these steps to activate Avast Driver Updater:
- Download the installer for Avast Driver Updater by clicking the button below:
Download Avast Driver Updater
...and save it in a familiar location on your PC (such as your Windows desktop).
You can also download and install Avast Driver Updater from the latest version of Avast Antivirus by going to Performance ▸ Driver Updater and clicking Install Now. For instructions to install Avast Antivirus, refer to the following article:
- Right-click the downloaded setup file and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.
- When prompted by the User Account Control dialog for permissions, click Yes.
- Review the terms and conditions in the Avast Driver Updater setup dialog, then click I agree.
- Click Finish.
To activate Avast Driver Updater, use the steps in the following article:
- Avast Driver Updater 2.x
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 2, 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows XP Home / Professional / Media Center Edition - Service Pack 3, 32-bit