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Protect your Windows Vista PC with Avast Free Antivirus

Avast secures Windows Vista against the newest malware, but Vista owners will no longer receive upcoming features

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Important info for Windows Vista users

Rest assured that Avast Free Antivirus still receives regular virus definition updates to protect Windows Vista owners. But we can unfortunately no longer provide program updates, new features, bug fixes, or support for Windows Vista. Therefore, we highly recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of Windows. (Remember, Microsoft stopped issuing security updates for Windows Vista back in 2017.)

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Windows Vista gives you next to no protection. To get serious about security on Windows Vista, Avast provides intelligent antivirus protection with advanced features like Home Network Security, Software Updater, and more.

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Official Windows Vista antivirus

AV Comparatives successfully tested Avast on Windows Vista. Another reason why more than 435 million users trust Avast – it's Windows Vista's official consumer security software provider.

Avast Antivirus is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP SP3

Avast also offers you security solutions for your Android and Mac

The people have spoken

And we want to hear from you, too. After all, you’re the reason we’re here.

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R.

3/7/2016

5

It's clean, easy, and works.

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Migena

9/7/2016

4

It's very easy program

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wael

24/5/2016

5

easy to used < its the best

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Terrie

2/8/2016

5

I love Avast, I have used it for at least 5 years or maybe more. will continue to do so

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wael

24/4/2016

5

easy to used < its the best

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Tommy

26/1/2016

5

easy to use and download

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Anna

19/0/2016

5

I love that it protects my computer, cell phone, and even my iPod. And I only have to have one account! Super easy

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Coke

1/12/2015

5

Years and years using this software, I like it and lots of friends and family are using it too. If your computer is infected it goes straight to the base of your O.S. and kill the virus. Love it !

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Kimberly

27/11/2015

5

It is the best antivirus on the market. Very efficient and easy to use. Would definitely use again and again.

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How to install Avast Antivirus for Windows Vista

It’s easy to start protecting your PC or laptop against viruses and malware with the latest version of Avast antivirus for Windows Vista.

Just follow these easy steps:

1Download the installer by clicking here.

2Right-click the installer and click “run as administrator”.

3Click “Install”.

4When the progress bar vanishes, your device is protected.

And that's it! Your device is now secure.

FAQ

Is it still safe to use Windows Vista?

Unfortunately, no, Windows Vista is not safe. Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows Vista, which means they are no longer producing software updates that could patch vulnerabilities and stop emerging threats. Because of this, Vista devices are incredibly vulnerable to both new and old malware.

How do I make Windows Vista safe?

Fortunately, it’s very easy to do that: just download powerful Windows Vista antivirus software. For best results, you should look for a Windows Vista antivirus that’s trusted, can remove viruses currently on your system, and is updated regularly, so it can protect you from the latest threats.

Does Avast antivirus work with Windows Vista?

We still support Avast Free Antivirus for Windows Vista to an extent, updating our virus definitions to ensure that our users continue to get protection against the latest malware threats. However, we no longer update our Windows Vista antivirus software with new features, nor do we offer technical support for people who are using our Windows Vista antivirus. This means that while Avast Free Antivirus will keep your Windows Vista device safe, for best results, you should consider updating to a more recent operating system.

What makes Avast one of the best free antivirus apps for Windows Vista?

While Avast may not offer technical support or feature updates to our Vista security anymore, we’re still one of the best free antiviruses for Windows Vista on account of the fact we keep our virus definitions up to date, which means you’ll still enjoy essential protection from zero-day threats. Plus, our virus scanning and removal tools will find and remove any malware currently on your system, which means it works as both a preemptive and a reactive security tool.