How Do I Delete Avast Password Protector For Mac

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Here is a 5 easy tips to remove or Uninstall Avast antivirus, internet security and avast Premier in easiest way. Many people are looking for the way to remove Avast antivirus on multiple ways. Many people are looking for the way to remove Avast antivirus on multiple ways.

Many commercial or free antivirus and internet security applications will offer some sort of built in protection. This is to stop unauthorized users from tampering with the settings of the program or disabling its functions. It’s especially useful if the computer is used by children or less experienced users. They cannot inadvertently leave the computer more vulnerable by disabling real-time protection or altering other configuration options which could weaken security.

While generally a good thing, it can also lead to issues if there’s a problem with the password stored by the software. Avast Antivirus and Internet Security is one such range of software that has this ability and has been able to restrict unauthorized users from changing its settings for some years. This is done by setting a password to protect the required areas of the program, then anyone else trying to access a protected area is greeted with a password authorization dialog.

The authorization window will darken the rest of the screen and show just the password dialog.

An attempt has been made to enter a protected area of Avast. This may be a legitimate action, but could also be the result of a malware attack.

Do you want to continue?”

Cancel or enter the wrong password and you will be locked out of the areas selected for protection. There are several different parts of Avast that can be protected. Program settings, protection control, protection settings, scan control, scan settings, virus chest control, and backup/restore settings are selected by default when you check the option to apply password protection. The additional areas are update control and general program access. This last option will lock you out of the software entirely unless you know the password.

Back in 2016, Avast acquired AVG software for over 1 billion dollars so it now also owns AVG Antivirus and Internet Security as well. For 2017 AVG released a major update to its antivirus software. It now looks a lot more like Avast Antivirus with some functions also transferred over. The password protection function in AVG is identical to Avast’s apart from some minor cosmetic changes.

Over the years we’ve heard stories of users that have been locked out of Avast even though they claim to have known and entered the correct password. Whether you know the password is correct, somebody else has locked you out or you just can’t remember what the password is, not being able to properly access the software can be frustrating.

To try and find a way around this issue, we analyzed Avast a while back and found out where the password is stored and how to remove it from the system. It will leave your Avast or AVG software free of the password lock. As AVG’s password protection is identical, our methods to get around the issue are the same for both applications.

The Avast and AVG password is encrypted and stored in a file called aswResp.dat. All you need to do is to delete this file and the password lock is removed. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy as the file cannot be deleted in Explorer. Even file unlocking tools like Unlocker or IObit Unlocker cannot delete aswResp.dat while the antivirus is running. It’s not possible to kill the running antivirus processes because they are also protected. Most antivirus software prevents manipulation of its own files, and it’s the same story here.

There are settings within the antivirus to disable self protection but it’s more than likely you cannot change anything because of the password lock. The aswResp.dat file is far better protected than it used to be, so is harder to remove. Nevertheless, we still found a way to get around the problem and remove the aswResp.dat file in Avast, and now also AVG.

Deleting the aswResp.dat File in Windows

Here’s the latest and most reliable method we have found to get around the password lock on Avast and AVG. This trick works on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10. It also works on all Avast or AVG security software with the password protection option.

1. Download PowerTool v2. PowerTool is an advanced low level anti rootkit detection and removal tool that can remove even the most stubborn files. We have also used PC Hunter in the past but it is currently detected and blocked by Avast/AVG self protection.

2. Extract the PowerTool Zip file and launch the 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on your Windows version, administrator privileges are required. The program is portable and doesn’t need installation.

3. Click the File tab and navigate to the following location using the folder tree on the left.

C:ProgramDataAvast SoftwareAvast

For AVG:

C:ProgramDataAVGAntivirus

4. In the file list, locate aswResp.dat, it’s often at the bottom of the list. Right click on it and select Force Delete File. Click Yes to confirm.

The file will instantly be deleted and with it the password locking you out of the antivirus settings. Open Avast or AVG from the tray icon and the password should be gone allowing you to access all previously locked areas.

To show how easy the process is, we have created a small YouTube clip for removing the password from Avast Free Antivirus. The process is the same for AVG and you only need the change the path in ProgramData.

Important Note: PowerTool is an incredibly powerful program and could cause irreparable damage to your operating if used incorrectly. We strongly advise you use PowerTool only for following the guide above. Don’t use any other parts of the program or delete any other files unless you know exactly what you are doing.

Manually Delete the aswResp.dat File

Another method is to delete the aswResp.dat file from within Safe Mode. Avast, AVG and most other antivirus applications are not active in Safe Mode. That means the file is not protected and can be moved or deleted easily.

To boot into Safe Mode, restart your computer and start tapping the F8 key until you see Advanced Boot Options. Select Safe Mode from the list and hit enter. If you can’t get to Safe Mode yourself, there are some tools around that can do it easily for you.

For Windows 8 and 10 users: Windows 8 and 10 can be a pain when trying to get to Safe Mode using F8 because the timespan for pressing the key has been reduced to virtually zero. An easy solution is holding Shift while pressing Restart. Then click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup settings > Restart. Finally, on reboot press 4, 5 or 6 to enter the desired Safe Mode option.

This is a one time Safe Mode boot unlike MsConfig which will repeatedly boot into Safe Mode until you turn the option off again.

1. When you’re in Safe Mode, navigate to the respective antivirus folder.

C:ProgramDataAvast SoftwareAvast

For AVG:

C:ProgramDataAVGAntivirus

2. Delete or move the aswResp.dat file to another location.

You will need to enable show hidden files in Folder Options first if your Windows isn’t already
configured that way. Go to Control Panel > Folder Options > View tab > select “Show hidden files, folders, or drives”. Alternatively, copy and paste the path above into your Explorer address bar to be taken straight to the folder.

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This works as indicated. Powertool is NOT infected and it DOES remove the avast password .dat in about 1 minute. Avast did NOT ask for the password, I could just click PROCEED and get it off my PC.

I spent hours and hours trying to uninstall Avast. The safemode crashed my PC for days because I could not log into Windows10 with my PIN because Windows10 would not connect to internet in safemode!! I had to reinstall my entire c: drive again from a backup and lost days of work and days of my time. I wanted to avoid safemode again and get Avast off my machine to upgrade to a subscription antivirus service.

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Mo5 months ago

Used the Powertool v2 and deleted the file. Avast still wanted a password. I restarted the PC and finally was able to enter the settings area of Avast, password had been taken off.

Thank you for this simple solution.

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I used the Safe Mode solution on my Windows 10 computer and it worked perfectly. It fixes the problem and is simple enough so that unexperienced users will also feel comfortable with it. Thanks very much for your help!

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Morriss2 years ago

There is no aswResp.dat file showing in the Avast folder what do I do now?

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How are you trying to delete the file?

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DougalDeal2 years ago

Brilliant and worked a treat, exactly as your YouTube clip showed. I am delighted after spending so long & had almost given up on ever getting back into my anti virus programme settings. I have windows 10 64bit and your urladdress worked fine.

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Great….thanks a lot…helped me a lot….

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MR. Michael2 years ago

thx very much …. i real appreciate your lesson

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Thank you!! Very much appreciated.

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Jessica2 years ago

Thank you very much.

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Don’t bother, PowerTool download is infected, blocked by Avast running.

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HAL9000 Author3 years ago

Avast appear to be actively monitoring this post…;)

Please try the link again.

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Thanks very much i am very happy now ……………..thnkssss very very very……..much

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lee3 years ago

thanks,it worked

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Thank you sooooooooo much it really worked I wish I can pay u…

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omar belcaid3 years ago

thank you

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Thanx to you i managed to uninstall it…A big Thanx bro…

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Mike3 years ago

Thanks bra,i dont have password on my avast now…

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Been trying to uninstall this avast for like 2 years… Within 5 minutes, it is gone. Thanks to you bro. Kip up the good work

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Sirah3 years ago

Omg I have been emailing avast about this issue for 2 years now. I’ve been furious that they don’t reply their customers! I couldn’t uninstall or access a lot of stuff bc of avast blocking it and i couldn’t turn it off. Thank you so much. Works like a charm!

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First suggestion worked like a charm! Good on ya, Mate! Thank you!

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Richman4 years ago

Thanks Raymond! I forgot my password for close to a year now. I thought of uninstall and reinstall to get my access to the settings back. I searched online and found your solution instead, and it worked for me. I booted to safe mode, renamed the aswResp.dat file, and bingo, it’s done!

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Yes thank you.

I have win 10 and i uploaded Avast on new system and locked it up. My friend came over and had 3 devices he needed me to look at. Well an hour later i forgot how i spelled the password… lol i tried to delete it but nothing happen. on the next reboot i do i will go threw the steps to delete it. If this tool is how you explain it I will try it on some Windows 10 apps. I hate them apps, if i had know win 10 was going to be like this i would have stay’ed in win 7. I’m just not the Sharing type.
Once again Thank You!
AKA Michael.

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REBECCA RANKINS4 years ago

Thank you. I did the Safe Mode renaming of that file then rebooted. Went to programs and selected Avast to Uninstall.

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Thanx a lot Raymond dude, you’re the best…

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Sean Rowe4 years ago

Oh man, I’m in hell because of this!!! LOL!!! OK, luckily, I am somewhat PC Savvy, well, let’s hope so… I do think that this is a ridiculous feature of theirs!!! My God, I’m trying to get into My Own Software I bought From Them and They’re saying I have to bye $120.00 for their Technical Support to resolve this issue… That, to me sounds like they “hacked” my system (I’m NO Hacker BTW!!!)… At first I was patient, but after finally calling their number they claim is for total support (Ummm, ya, OK, what is “Total Support…” mean to them???), I didn’t get the “total support”. What is going on with Avast? I mean, I know they’re trying to stay as safe as I want to be, but this is going to far. Many do not have much of a clue about their PC and they’ll be charged (As I was…) money, then discover this problem and may be as dismayed as I was trying to figure out why they can’t install the Avast Product as I am… More when I figure out how to open my Avast Product I bought… This is a ridiculous process from Avast in my very strong opinion!!!

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Thanks for this post. I have been frustrated by Avast in the last week coz I didn’t have the password. Now my browsers are back to full function.

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lateralnw4 years ago

Hal9000, thanks for the tip, and thanks for sharing the brilliant tool. Finally I can see what is under the hood of windows and then control it. I have added your site as a link from my site. And will be coming back to read other stuff Raymond.cc is up to.
Thanks heaps.

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I finally DID it. Thank you very much for sharing this trick. Thank you again.
I used the PCHunter then went for Program Data, Avast Software, Avast. and there I found the AswResp.Dat file. The reason I failed in the initial tries was because I was in the Program files instead of the Program Data.

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DalvinCrony4 years ago

Thank you. It definitely works without any hustling around.

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tnx. raymond your my idol .really worked!

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DIVYANSHU KUMAR5 years ago

IT’S REALLY WORKED VERY NICELY & EASILY :-)

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you have to log in using a different account on your computer (the administrator account) once you do this, then follow the directions provided. write them down step by step if you have to. it might be a tad difficult to remember them all. trust me, if i can do it anyone can. good luck.

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russ5 years ago

it worked like a charm! it was a little convoluted but if you follow the correct procedure you will eventually get rid of this bugger of a problem. there was only one thing that was not quite as stated. the `aswResp.dat` file, was actually only `aswResp` thanks a bunch!

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it works 100% sure……thank u

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kit5 years ago

great thanks !

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hey,….thanks thanks a lot

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sparsh sharma5 years ago

you are great thanks

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thank this is work 100% this is very good way

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mohit bhatt6 years ago

Thankyou a lot Raymond .cc, your software actualy worked

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thank you!

worked great for me.

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rash6 years ago

thank s 2 u,…. u are a good man /…. mr. raymond cc. i salute u…

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Sweet thanks you are good.

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Nasrul Hoda6 years ago

Thank You so much i almost lost it.. but because of you i got back into avast.

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Thanks dear friend , fantastic job .

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Jake6 years ago

If you use the unlocker utility mentioned above, you can actually use that. Firstly, open the start menu and type in msconfig. Secondly, click on ‘Startup’, locate and uncheck “avast! Anti-virus” (or similar). Next, click ‘OK’ and reboot the computer then delete the password file.

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Cheers bruv! Been driving me crazy for months when I knew I hadn’t set a password ;-)

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creamy6 years ago

Thanks Raymond! you did a great job man.

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Found this with a google search. Worked like a champ even on a Windows 2012 file server. Thanks!

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Greg6 years ago

Excellent Job Raymond. Effortless. This Avast free version was causing very convenient clashes with my purchased anti virus software and also caused a virus detected state every 30mins. So relieved that I have now finally got rid of AVAST for good. You’re a genius!

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Thanks a lot Raymond, works like magic :)

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sahil6 years ago

Thanks Dude its working very well…

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thanks, dude you safe my life, ^_^

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vivek6 years ago

Thank you very much bro!!

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thanks a lot……

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viknesh7 years ago

thanks dude

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Thank you i found my way through it thank you

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Biondy7 years ago

thanks nice share…. it works’s

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Raymond, you are the one!!!
Thanks

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Newbie Talks8 years ago

yes, I always move that file to other folder Ray.

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Thank you Raymond, for very useful information.

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BlueStrut8 years ago

An useful hacking tip…

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A very useful information. Thanks.

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Lello Siddi8 years ago

Thanks a lot, Ray! I was waiting for this. I’m going to try right now…
Cheers.

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This article answers questions related to Avast Passwords installed on Windows and Mac. For information about Avast Passwords on mobile devices, refer to the following article:

General

What is Avast Passwords?

Avast Passwords is a password and data manager that allows you to securely store sensitive information in one place. You can use Avast Passwords to quickly fill in web forms and access your online accounts.

Many internet browsers offer to store your identity information, however, this is not very secure and can be easily hacked.

What are the key features in Avast Passwords?

Avast Passwords offers several features to help you keep track of your passwords and sensitive data:

  • Autofill forms and logins to save you time.
  • Auto-capture passwords whenever you log into a new site.
  • Generate secure passwords for you.
  • Import your passwords from your internet browser(s).
  • Sync data across devices via your Avast Account.

Why is Avast Passwords more secure than storing my passwords in my internet browser?

When you store passwords in your internet browser, they are stored on your device along with the information necessary to decrypt them and are therefore easy to hack. Avast Passwords stores your passwords with a much more secure level of encryption. Additionally, you can create a Master Password to further protect the data you store in Avast Passwords.

System Requirements

Which operating systems does Avast Passwords support?

  • Microsoft Windows 10 (any edition except RT or Starter, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / 8.1 (any edition except RT or Starter, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or higher (any edition, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or higher (any edition except Starter, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (any edition, 32-bit or 64-bit)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)

We also offer mobile versions of Avast Passwords for Android (4.1 or higher), and iOS (8 or higher). For more information, refer to the following article:

Which internet browsers are supported by Avast Passwords?

Avast Passwords is currently available for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and is included in Avast Secure Browser by default. Extensions are currently not supported in Microsoft Edge.

Avast Passwords is currently available for Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

If you use Avast Passwords on your Android or iOS device, refer to the following article:

Download and Installation

How do I install Avast Passwords?

Avast Passwords is a component of Avast Antivirus. For instructions to download and install your Avast Antivirus product, refer to the following articles:

If you use Avast Security version 13 or lower on a compatible Mac system, Avast Passwords is installed by default.

If you do not use Avast Security for Mac, you need to download and install Avast Passwords. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

Is Avast Passwords included in all editions of Avast Antivirus?

The basic Avast Passwords features are available with all editions of Avast Antivirus. For additional premium features, you can upgrade to Avast Ultimate or the paid version of Avast Passwords.

How do I uninstall Avast Passwords?

You can uninstall Avast Passwords directly in Avast Antivirus from MenuSettingsComponents, or via the Avast Setup wizard in your Control Panel. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

Use the instructions below according to your installation method:

  • If you installed Avast Passwords using the App Store: click Go on the Finder bar in the top-left of your Mac screen and select Applications from the list. Drag and drop the Avast Passwords icon from the Applications folder to the trash bin.
  • If you did not install Avast Passwords using the App Store: Ensure Avast Passwords is open, then click Help in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Uninstall.
Uninstalling Avast Passwords deletes all the data you have saved in the application (including passwords and notes).

Features and Usage

How do I start using Avast Passwords?

To configure Avast Passwords, follow these steps:

How Do I Delete Avast Passwords Protector For Mac

  1. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
  2. Click Get Started.
  3. If you use Google Chrome, click Activate in Google Chrome and follow the steps in your browser to install the Passwords extension.
  4. Return to the Passwords screen in Avast Antivirus.
  5. If you use Mozilla Firefox, click Activate in Firefox and follow the steps in your browser to install the Passwords extension.
  6. Return to the Passwords screen in Avast Antivirus.

When you activate the Passwords extension, the passwords saved in your internet browsers are automatically imported to Avast Passwords. If you do not have any passwords saved in your browsers, click Add Manually (or Add Account) to provide the login details for your online accounts.

For more information, refer to the following article:

  1. Double-click the Avast Passwords icon in Applications to open the user interface.
  2. Click Start now!.
  3. Enter and re-enter a password to use as your Master Password.
  4. Tick the circle next to the acknowledgment dialog, then click Confirm password.
  5. Install the extension in your internet browsers by clicking Install on....
  6. Follow the instructions in your browsers to enable the Passwords extension.

Avast Passwords is ready to use. Click Import Logins to import information from your online accounts, or click Add in the top-right corner of the Avast Passwords window to add online account information manually.

For more information, refer to the following article:

Importing passwords does not automatically delete them from your internet browsers. When the import is complete, we recommend you manually delete any saved passwords from your browsers. For more details, refer to your internet browser's documentation.

What features are included in Avast Passwords?

Avast Passwords includes the following:

  • Logins: allows you to store details for your online accounts so you can quickly fill in login forms.
  • Credit Cards: allows you to add your credit card information so that you can quickly fill in web forms when you pay online.
  • Secure Notes: allows you to safely store your sensitive notes in Avast Passwords. This feature protects your confidential information from unauthorized access.
  • Password Generator: creates a strong password with requirements you specify.

Additionally, you can configure a Master Password in Settings to protect the information you store in Avast Passwords.

For more information about Avast Passwords features, refer to the following articles:

What features are included in the paid version of Avast Passwords?

The paid version of Avast Passwords includes the following features:

  • One Touch Login: allows you to use your Android or iOS mobile device to access Avast Passwords installed on your Windows PC.
  • Password Guardian: notifies you if you have any weak, duplicated, or compromised passwords.

To upgrade to the paid version of Avast Passwords, open the Avast user interface and go to ProtectionPasswords. From the Passwords screen, click the Password Guardian tab, then select Buy Now. For more information, refer to the following article:

The paid version of Avast Passwords includes the Password Guardian feature. Password Guardian notifies you if you have any weak, duplicated, or compromised passwords.

How can I upgrade to the paid version of Avast Passwords?

To upgrade to the paid version of Avast Passwords:

  1. Open the Avast Antivirus user interface and go to ProtectionPasswords.
  2. From the Passwords screen, click the Password Guardian tab.
  3. Click Buy Now and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your product.

To upgrade to the paid version of Avast Passwords:

  1. Double-click the Avast Passwords icon in Applications to open the user interface.
  2. Click Avast Passwords from the top-left corner of your Mac screen, then select Preferences....
  3. Select the Activate tab, then click Upgrade Now.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.

How do I customize Avast Passwords settings?

To access Avast Passwords settings:

  1. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
  2. Click Settings in the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Use the tabs in the left-side panel to adjust your Avast Passwords settings.

For more information, refer to the following article:

To access Avast Passwords settings:

  1. Double-click the Avast Passwords icon in Applications to open the user interface.
  2. Click Avast Passwords at the top of your Mac screen.
  3. Select Preferences... from the menu, then use the tabs at the top to adjust your Avast Passwords settings.

For more information, refer to the following article:

Multiple Devices

Is Avast Passwords available for all my devices?

Avast Passwords is currently available for devices running Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. For more information about Avast Passwords for mobile devices, refer to the following article:

Can I sync Avast Passwords across all my devices?

You can sync passwords for all supported devices connected to the same Avast Account. To enable synchronization in Avast Passwords from your current device:

  1. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
  2. Click Settings on the top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Select the Sync & backup tab from the left-side panel, then click Turn On.
  4. If you haven't already created a Master Password, you will be prompted to do this before continuing.
  5. Create or log into your Avast Account to enable synchronization.
  1. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Preferences....
  2. Click the Sync & Backup tab, then click Turn On.
  3. Create or log into your Avast Account to enable synchronization.

For detailed instructions on how to synchronize Avast Passwords data, refer to the following article:

What is the benefit of connecting Avast Passwords to my Avast Account?

When you connect Avast Passwords to your Avast Account, your information is safely encrypted and ready to synchronize for easy access from any of your connected devices. Additionally, a backup is created for your Avast Passwords data in case you lose access to a device.

To create an Avast Account, refer to the following article:

For more information about synchronizing Avast Passwords, refer to the following article:

Other Questions and Troubleshooting

How can I restore a backup of my Avast Passwords data?

When you enable the synchronization feature in Avast Passwords, you can access Avast Passwords on all of your devices and create a backup of your data. If you no longer have access to any of your previously synchronized devices, you can restore a backup of your password data by following the steps in this article:

What should I do if I forget my Master Password?

To ensure your privacy, we do not store your Master Password locally or on any server. However, there are two methods that can help you restore access to Avast Passwords and your data (if you enabled synchronization) or restore only access to Avast Passwords (if you did not enable synchronization).

Follow the instructions below according to your Avast Passwords synchronization status:

  • Synchronization was enabled: you can access your data from other devices that are connected to the same synchronization group, or restore your data using other devices. To restore data to your current device:
    1. Uninstall the Avast Passwords component from Avast Antivirus and install it again.
    2. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
    3. Click Settings in the top-right corner of the screen.
    4. Select Sync & backup from the left-side panel and click Turn On.
    5. Log into the Avast Account connected with the synchronization group. For detailed instructions to synchronize Avast Passwords data, refer to the following article:
    6. Accept the request on any other device in your synchronization group. If you do not have access to the other devices, you can restore your data backup by following the steps in this article:
  • Synchronization was not enabled: you can remove your local password data and set up Avast Passwords again. There is no possibility to restore your previous Avast Passwords data. To run a new Avast Passwords setup:
    1. Uninstall the Avast Passwords component from Avast Antivirus and install it again.
    2. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
    3. Follow the on-screen set up instructions to configure Avast Passwords.
  • Synchronization was enabled: you can access your data from other devices that are connected to the same synchronization group, or restore your data using other devices. To restore your data to the current device:
    1. Double-click the Avast Passwords icon in Applications to open the program.
    2. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Remove vault from the menu.
    3. Click Remove, then enter your system password to confirm the action.
    4. Click Start Now! and follow the the on-screen set up instructions to configure your new vault.
    5. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen, then select Preferences....
    6. Click the Sync & Backup tab, then click Turn On. For detailed instructions to synchronize Avast Passwords data, refer to the following article:
    7. Enter your Avast Account credentials into the relevant fields, then click Login.
    8. Accept the request on any other device in your synchronization group. If you do not have access to your other devices, you can restore your data backup by following the steps in this article:
  • Synchronization was not enabled: you need to remove your current vault and create a new one. There is no possibility to restore your Avast Password data. To create a new vault:
    1. Double-click the Avast Passwords icon in Applications to open the program.
    2. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Remove vault.
    3. Click Remove, then enter your system password to confirm the action.
    4. Click Start Now! and follow the on-screen set up instructions to configure your new vault.

What should I do if I am unable to open Avast Passwords?

If you cannot open Avast Passwords, uninstall the feature from Avast Antivirus, then reinstall it again.

If you cannot open Avast Passwords, uninstall the application, then reinstall it again.

Removing Avast Passwords deletes all the data you saved locally in the application (including passwords and notes).

Why did Avast Passwords stop autofilling login data in my internet browser?

The autofill feature needs to be enabled manually after you reboot your PC. If the Avast Passwords extension icon on your internet browser's toolbar has a red lock, click the icon and type your Master Password to allow the extension to autofill your data.

What should I do if the Avast Passwords browser extension reports an issue?

If the Avast Passwords browser extension reports an issue:

  1. Go to your internet browser Extensions section and uninstall the Avast Passwords browser extension. For instructions on how to uninstall extensions, refer to your internet browser's documentation.
  2. Open the Avast user interface and select PrivacyPasswords.
  3. Click Settings in the top-right corner of the screen.
  4. Select the Browser Integration tab from the left-side panel and click Add extension next to the internet browser reporting an issue.
  1. Go to your internet browser Extensions section and uninstall the Avast Passwords browser extension. For instructions on how to uninstall extensions, refer to your internet browser's documentation.
  2. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Preferences....
  3. Click the Browser tab.
  4. Click Install extension below the internet browser reporting an issue.

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What should I do if my device is unable to join the synchronization group?

If your device is unable to join your synchronization group, use the backup email to self-authorize your device. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

How can I import my passwords from iCloud Keychain?

Due to Apple company restrictions, we were not able to implement a simple import method for iCloud Keychain. For now, you can import your data from iCloud Keychain by following these steps:

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We recommend the following instructions for experienced users only.
  1. Open the following Github link:
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a CSV file with your iCloud Keychain passwords.
  3. Once the file is created, click Avast Passwords in the left-top corner of your Mac screen and select Import / ExportImport CSV.
  4. Locate the CSV file on your Mac and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the import.

What can I do if my passwords displayed by Google Chrome importer seem to be corrupted?

In some cases, passwords imported via the Google Chrome importer may be corrupted. To fix this issue:

  1. Open Google Chrome on your Mac device and go to SettingsPeopleLogout.
  2. Log into your Google Chrome profile using your Google Account.
  3. Click Avast Passwords in the top-left corner of your Mac screen and select Preferences....
  4. Click the Browser tab.
  5. Click Install extension below the Google Chrome icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

Your data in the Google Chrome importer should now display correctly.

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