General
What is Avast One Silver?
Avast One Silver is a paid subscription that offers three different modules to cater to your specific needs. You can choose to enhance your device's security, online privacy or performance by adding advanced options of your choice. The three available modules are Avast One Device Protection, Avast One Silver Privacy and Avast One Silver Performance. Refer to the following sections for more information on each module.
Which features are included in the Device Protection module?
Avast One Device Protection is designed to provide advanced security while you surf the web and use your device. It allows you to better protect your personal data on your device, shop and bank online more safely, keep 5 of your webmail account safer, and avoid harmful websites. In addition to all the features available in the free version of Avast One, with this subscription module you gain access to advanced Firewall and Email Guardian cloud-based email protection settings, Sensitive Data Shield, Web Hijack Guard and WebCam Protection.
To access these features, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Device protection.
Avast One Device Protection is designed to provide advanced security while you surf the web and use your device. It enables you to shop and browse online more safely, keep 5 of your webmail account safer and avoid accessing harmful websites. In addition to all the free features, with this subscription module you gain access to Email Guardian cloud-based email protection, Scam Protection and App Lock.
To access these features, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Device protection.
Which features are included in the Privacy module?
Avast One Silver Privacy is designed to encrypt your online activities thanks to a VPN without data limits and prevent trackers and other third parties from collecting information about you. It allows you to disguise your digital fingerprint (the data you leave when visiting a website), which helps you browser the web even more privately. In addition to all the free features, with this subscription module you gain access to VPN without data limits, Tracking Prevention, Password Protection and Private Mode.
To access these features, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Privacy.
Avast One Silver Privacy is designed to encrypt your online activities thanks to a VPN without data limits and help monitor password leaks and data breaches. In addition to all the free features, with this subscription module you gain access to VPN without data limits and continuous Data Breach Monitoring.
To access these features, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Privacy.
Which features are included in the Silver Performance module?
Avast One Silver Performance includes optimization tools that improve the speed of your system, free up disk space, and ensure that your software and drivers are up to date. In addition to all the free features (antivirus protection, a limited VPN, and basic privacy and performance tools), with this subscription module you gain access to Disk Cleaner, Driver Updater, and automatic Software Updater.
To access these features, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Performance.
Avast One Silver Performance helps your device run smoothly by automatically freeing up space and resources. In addition to all the free features (antivirus protection, a limited VPN, and basic privacy tools), with this subscription module you gain access to Automatic Junk Cleaner.
To access this feature, open Avast One and go to Explore ▸ Performance.
Can I subscribe to multiple Avast One Silver modules?
Yes. If you subscribe to two modules, you can use all the features that come under those modules. If you subscribe to two modules, you can further upgrade to Avast One Gold, which gives you access to all the paid features.
Download and Installation
What are the system requirements for Avast One?
- Windows 11 except Mixed Reality and IoT Edition; Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 with Convenient Rollup Update or higher, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)
- Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE3 instructions); ARM-based devices are not supported
- 1 GB RAM or above
- 2 GB free space on the hard disk
- Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates and the antivirus database
- Optimally standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels
- Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or later
- Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain app updates
Do I need to uninstall existing Avast apps before I install Avast One?
If you already have the free version of Avast One, do not uninstall and simply upgrade to Avast One Silver. However, if you have any of the following apps installed on your PC, you need to uninstall them before installing Avast One. For uninstallation instructions, refer to the relevant articles below:
- Avast SecureLine VPN ▸ Uninstalling Avast SecureLine VPN
- Avast Driver Updater ▸ Uninstalling Avast Driver Updater
- Avast Cleanup Premium ▸ Uninstalling Avast Cleanup Premium
- Avast BreachGuard ▸ Uninstalling Avast BreachGuard
- Avast AntiTrack Premium ▸ Uninstalling Avast AntiTrack Premium
If you have Avast Free Antivirus or Avast Premium Security installed on your PC, we recommend migrating to Avast One. To learn more about migrating to Avast One, refer to the following article:
No. If you already have an Avast application installed on your device, you can continue using it without interruption and install Avast One.
How do I install Avast One?
For instructions to activate Avast One Silver refer to:
Subscription
How can I get Avast One Silver?
You can purchase an Avast One Silver subscription directly via the offer in Avast One. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your preferred subscription option and complete the purchase.
How do I activate Avast One Silver?
For instructions to activate the paid version of Avast One, refer to the following article:
Can I use my subscription on multiple devices and platforms?
You can use your Avast One Silver subscription on Windows and Android devices. You can choose between subscriptions for 3 or 30 devices
.Troubleshooting
How can I stop my Avast One Silver subscription from automatically renewing?
You can stop your subscription from automatically renewing via the Avast Account that is linked to the email address you provided during purchase.
To cancel the subscription renewal via your Avast Account:
- Sign in to your Avast Account using the following link: Avast Account.
- Click the My subscriptions tab in the top menu.
- Click Unsubscribe or Cancel Renewal under the subscription you want to cancel.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cancellation.
Your cancellation request is now submitted. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided at purchase.
To learn more about how to stop an Avast subscription from automatically renewing, refer to the relevant following articles:
- Canceling an Avast subscription - Frequently Asked Questions
- Canceling a subscription via your Avast Account
Alternatively, if you have purchased a subscription through Google Play, you stop your subscription from automatically renewing via Google Play Store. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:
What happens after I cancel my subscription?
Avast One Silver is sold as a continuous subscription. This means that your subscription will automatically renew at the end of your initial term, unless you cancel the renewal before your billing date.
When you cancel the renewal for your subscription, the subscription status displayed in your Avast Account changes to Expiring, and the expiration date is shown. You can continue to use Avast One Silver until the expiration date. After this date, you will lose access to Avast One Silver.
Can I keep Avast One if I cancel Avast One Silver?
If you cancel your Avast One Silver subscription, you can continue using the free version of Avast One.
How can I get a refund?
For detailed information, refer to the following article:
How do I uninstall Avast One Silver?
For detailed instructions to uninstall Avast One, refer to the following article:
- Avast One for Windows
- Avast One for Android
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- 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 with Convenient Rollup Update, 32 / 64-bit
- Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or later
Updated on: 15/11/2023