How to Stop Annoying Avast Popup Notifications Print

Overview

Avast Free Antivirus displays various popup notifications, offers, and upgrade prompts that can become disruptive. This guide walks you through how to silence or reduce these notifications.

Step 1 - Open Avast Settings

1. Locate the Avast icon in your system tray (bottom right corner of your taskbar)
2. Right-click the icon and select Open Avast
3. Click the Menu button (three dots) in the top right corner
4. Select Settings

Step 2 - Turn Off General Notifications

1. In the Settings menu
2. Click Notifications
3. Under Pop-up notification treatment, select Silent mode

Step 3 - Disable Avast Offers and Promotions

1. Still under General, click Personal Privacy
2. Uncheck the following options:
   • Share app-usage data with Avast...

Notes

• Silent mode will suppress popups while still allowing Avast to protect your computer in the background
• Avast Free will still display upgrade prompts from time to time as these are built into the free version and cannot be fully eliminated without upgrading to a paid plan
• If popups persist after following these steps, consider whether a paid antivirus solution might be a better fit - contact Twilight I.T. for recommendations