Installation and uninstallation
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– Using the configuration wizard, you can define custom settings for Premium
Security Suite and initiate a short system scan which is carried out automatically
after installation.
Before starting installation
Close your email program. It is also recommended to end all running applications.
Make sure that no other virus protection solutions are installed. The automatic
protection functions of various security solutions may interfere with each other.
Establish an Internet connection: The Internet connection is necessary for
performing the following installation steps:
Downloading the current program file and search engine, and the latest virus
definition files via the installation program (for internet-based installation)
Activating Avira Premium Security Suite
Where appropriate, carrying out a Premium Security Suite update after completed
installation
Have the license key for Premium Security Suite ready, if you want to activate
Premium Security Suite.
Note
Internet-based installation:
Avira GmbH provides an installation program for the internet-based installation of Avira
Premium Security Suite, which loads the current program file prior to installation by the
Avira GmbH web servers. This process ensures that Premium Security Suite is installed
with the latest virus definition file.
Installation with an installation package:
The installation package contains both the installation program and all necessary
program files. No language selection for Premium Security Suite is available for
installation with an installation package. We recommend that you carry out an update of
the virus definition file after installation.
Note
For product activation Avira Premium Security Suite uses the HTTP protocol and Port 80
(web communication), as well as encryption protocol SSL and port 443, to communicate
with the servers of Avira GmbH. If you are using a firewall, please ensure that the
required connections and/or incoming or outgoing data are not blocked by the firewall.
Install
The installation program runs in self-explanatory dialog mode. Every window contains a
certain selection of buttons to control the installation process.
The most important buttons are assigned the following functions:
– OK: Confirm action.
– Abort: Abort action.
– Next: Go to next step.
– Back: Go to previous step.
How to install Premium Security Suite: