How to Transfer Avast with License to A New Computer
Applies to: Transfer Avast with license from an old PC to a new PC, or change the install location of Avast on Windows PC.
Support transferring: Avast Free Antivirus, Avast Premier
How Do I Transfer Avast from an old computer to a new computer
You can transfer your Avast license to a new computer by following these steps: Go to your old computer, open Avast, click on the menu, and select "Account" or "License" (depending on the version). Sign in with your Avast account credentials, then click on "Devices" or "My Devices" (again, depending on the version). You should see your old computer listed. Click on it, then click on "Transfer" or "Transfer License" to start the transfer process.
You can transfer Avast to your new PC by following these steps: 1) Uninstall Avast from your old PC, 2) Go to your Avast account and deactivate the license, 3) Activate the license on your new PC, and 4) Install Avast on your new PC. This way, you can transfer your Avast license to the new PC without needing to reinstall the software.
An Avast user posted a question in a forum, seeking help with re-downloading and reinstalling a new version of Avast on their new PC, and adding their old key, but the majority of replies indicated that this approach may not work due to Avast's activation mechanism.
To continue using Avast with your paid key on a new computer, you can use professional PC transfer software to move the Avast license to the new PC or another hard drive. This will allow you to effectively transfer your Avast subscription to the new computer, ensuring you can continue to use the antivirus software without any issues.
Preparations
Here are the preparation jobs that you should do before starting the transferring process:
1. Download and install Qiling Disk Master on two PCs
Qiling Disk Master has been updated with a feature that allows users to transfer antivirus software, such as Avast, AVG, and Avira, along with their licenses, to a new PC or another hard drive.
If you need to transfer Avast from an old PC to a new PC, install the software on both computers.
2. Activate Qiling Disk Master for unlimited transfer
To ensure a smooth transferring process, activate the software in advance.
Here, you can click on this page to purchase an activation key to upgrade Qiling Disk Master to a pro version.
After the activation, you can start the transferring process by following these guidelines.
Transfer Avast with License to A New PC
Qiling Disk Master's PC to PC feature enables seamless transfer of Avast with its license to the target computer, making the process efficient and effective.
Go through the process, and you'll move Avast with the license to your new PC:
Step 1. Run Qiling Disk Master on both PCs
Install and launch Qiling Disk Master on both old and new PCs. On the source computer, click "File sync" on the main screen.
Step 2. Connect two PCs
Connect to the target PC, enter the account password or verification code for the target PC.
Step 3. Select Antivirus software to transfer to another PC
1. At the Application section, select the desired antivirus software like AVG, Avast or Avira that you want to transfer to the new PC.
2. After selecting antivirus software, click "Proceed" to start the transferring process.
Follow UP: After the transferring process, follow the below guidelines to make Avast activated and work on your new PC.
Step 1: Locate and find the Avast, and run it on your new PC.
Step 2: To activate the program, click the Activation button and complete the certification process.
Step 3: Restart PC if necessary.
You can reinstall Avast on your new PC and continue using it to clear viruses and malware, ensuring your device remains secure and protected.
Transfer Avast to A New Hard Drive, Change Install Location
If you want to change the Avast install location, you can use the App Migration feature in Qiling Disk Master for assistance.
Here are the steps to move Avast from C: drive to another drive in one paragraph:
Step 1. Run Qiling Disk Master on your PC
To continue, go to the "Backup and recovery" section and click on "File sync".
Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive
1. Select the C drive and choose the programs (labeled as "Yes") that you want to transfer.
2. Select another drive on your computer as the destination and click "Transfer" to start the process.
Step 3. Finish the transferring
Wait patiently until the transferring process finishes, then click "OK" to confirm.
When you're done, simply restart your PC if necessary, which will preserve all changes. This will allow you to run programs from another hard drive without having to reinstall them.
Notice: Once you've completed the transfer process, if Avast requires activation, click the Activation or Upgrade button within the program.
The tool will automatically detect your original code and complete the activation process for you, eliminating the need for manual input.
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