Renewing License

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I’m running Avast 6.0.1367 (engine 120211-1). My license was running out at the end of this month. I renewed and went to the page where you download the new install and license file. I downloaded both. I just updated my existing Avast install with the license file. I noticed that the new install is about twice as large as my last install. Should I de-install the existing install of Avast and install from the newer install file, or will it give me the same version I’ve got now?

Thanks

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engine 120211-1
not virus engine...but virus definitions http://www.avast.com/virus-update-history

what avast do you have…avast free / avast PRO / avast AIS (avast internet security)

you dont have to download and install again…

if you have avast free…you just register again to get a new free year

if you have PRO or AIS you have to buy a new license…for the amount of year you want

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The difference is mostly the new definitions, which are bigger than before. Once in a while, they may be rebuilt anew, compressing the total size again.

So, no worries. Your version is the same, 6.0.1367.

A different question is if you had, for example, Avast Pro, and you purchased a new AIS (upgraded). The size might be a little bit different, but most of the difference in size is still, the definitions updates.

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Thanks for the information :slight_smile:
I’m running Avast Internet Security. My three PC licenses were just running to the end and I needed to renew.
It sounds like from what you guys are saying, I don’t need to reinstall. Just update with the new license?

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It sounds like from what you guys are saying, I don't need to reinstall. Just update with the new license?
yes...it is the license you pay for.....buy a new, insert and you are good for....the amount of years you buy

and when avast 7 is released…you can upgrade to that for free

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That is correct, when you receive your new license file, you enter that into avast in the same way you did before. That extends your license period.