How to open Avast applications

Opening Avast applications

After installing an Avast application, you need to open the user interface to access the features and settings. This article provides instructions for different methods of opening Avast applications on Windows and Mac.

When you install an Avast application on Microsoft Windows, a desktop shortcut icon and a taskbar icon are automatically created for quick access to open the application. You can also open Avast applications via the Windows Start menu. Refer to the GIF or the sections below for instructions to open your Avast app.

Desktop shortcut

Double-click the Avast app icon on your Windows desktop.

Taskbar icon

Double-click the Avast app icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar.

Avast Secure Browser does not automatically create an app icon on the taskbar.

Windows Start menu

Click the Windows Start button.
Type the name of your Avast app. For example, Avast Free Antivirus.
Select your Avast app from the search results.

Click the Windows Start button.
Type the name of your Avast app. For example, Avast Free Antivirus.
Select your Avast app from the search results.

On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key.
Type the name of your Avast app. For example, Avast Free Antivirus.
Select your Avast app from the search results.

Click the Windows Start button.
Type the name of your Avast app. For example, Avast Free Antivirus.
Select your Avast app from the search results.

When you install an Avast application on Mac, a menu bar icon is automatically created for quick access to open the application. You can also open Avast applications via the Applications folder or the Dock. Refer to the GIF or the sections below for instructions to open your Avast app.