Avast BreachGuard is a paid app that requires a subscription to use. This article explains how to download and install the application.

Install Avast BreachGuard

1. Click the button below to download the Avast BreachGuard setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, all downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder). Download Avast BreachGuard for Windows
2. Right-click the downloaded setup file avast_breachguard_online_setup.exe and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
   If you are unable to authorize installation of Avast BreachGuard, refer to the following article: Manage administrative accounts on your Windows PC.
4. When Avast BreachGuard opens, review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, then click Install.
5. Wait while the Install Manager installs Avast BreachGuard on your PC.
6. Click Sign in or Create Account.
   An Avast Account was created using the email address that you provided during the subscription purchase. To sign into your Avast Account for the first time, refer to the following article: Activate your Avast Account.
   

Avast BreachGuard is now installed. If your email address is associated with a valid Avast BreachGuard subscription, the application activates automatically.

For detailed activation instructions, refer to the following article:

• Activate Avast BreachGuard

Troubleshooting

If you experience any installation issues:

1. Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements and your Windows is up to date. For information about the requirements for your device, refer to the following article:
   • System requirements for Avast applications
2. Check that the downloaded setup file is not corrupted. For instructions, refer to the following article:
   • Troubleshoot installation errors caused by corrupted setup files
3. If you use third-party antivirus software, try temporarily disabling your protection (this applies only if you do not use Avast Antivirus). For more information, refer to the following article:
   • Temporarily disable other antivirus software
4. Restart your PC, and try again to install Avast BreachGuard by following the exact steps in this article.

If the issue persists, contact Avast Support.

Further recommendations

To learn more about Avast BreachGuard, refer to the following articles:

• Avast BreachGuard - Getting Started
• Avast BreachGuard - FAQs