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How to activate the Avira browser protection
Install add-on
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Install and configure web protection
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quick start Guide

With the Avira browser protection you can protect yourself while surfing the Internet. We'll show you exactly how here..

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The Avira Antivirus program is one of the most popular virus scanners and protects you from malware, viruses and other threats. And even the free version of the program offers you sufficient protection. However, the web protection is a feature of the paid Pro version, which amounts to around 35 € per year. But even without the premium version, you can protect yourself on the Internet with Avira.

How to activate the Avira browser protection

Install add-on

The Avira add-on is free and prevents websites from displaying advertisements or tracking you. However, it is only available for the Chrome, Firefox and Opera browsers.

1st step:

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Open this page: https://www.avira.com/de/avira-browserschutz . There click on the button " Add to browser ". Then click on " Add " or " Add to Firefox ", depending on which browser you are using.

2nd step:

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After installation, you can reach the add-on at the top next to the search bar. If you click on the appropriate icon , you can see if a website is secure. You can also use the gear wheel in the top right to make some settings.

Install and configure web protection

If you receive an error message from Avira Antivirus that the web protection or the toolbar are deactivated, you only need to make a small change to the program. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide ..

1st step:

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Click the Windows search bar and enter " Control Panel ". Then select the search result of the same name.

2nd step:

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In the new window, click on " Uninstall programs " under the " Programs " category .

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Now search for " Avira Antivirus " and right-click on the entry. Then select the " Change " option .

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Now select the option " Change program " and then click on the " Next " button .

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Check " Web protection " and leave the other settings as they are. Then click " Next " and wait for the configuration to complete. Then restart your computer. The toolbar should then be activated.

quick start Guide

  1. Enter " Control Panel " in the Windows search bar and click on the search result of the same name.
  2. Then go to " Uninstall programs ". Then right click on " Avira Antivirus " and select " Change ".
  3. Now select the option " Change program " and click on " Next ".
  4. Check " Web protection " and leave the other settings as they are. Then click " Next " and wait for the process to complete. Start Finally, your computer again .
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