How to transfer Avira to a new computer/another drive

"How can I completely copy Avira Antivirus from one computer to another? I don't want to reinstall it because it often shows an error pending download. Can someone help?"

To be frank, a simple copy of Avira antivirus might not work. This complex software needs to interact with the registry to run. Hence, you need an installer to put Avira on your computer. But you're getting the “Download Paused” error on your new machine. How do you install Avira antivirus on a new computer or another drive then?

**Part 1: Transferring Avira Antivirus to a New Computer** It's crucial to ensure your Avira Antivirus protection migrates with you when changing computers. Follow these steps to move it from your old to your new computer: 1. **Backup License Information:** - Open Avira on your old computer. - Access the "Settings" or "Options" menu. - Locate the "License Management" or "Activation" section. - Backup your license key, typically through an "Export" or "Backup" option. Save this file in a secure location. 2. **Uninstall Avira Antivirus:** - On your old computer, uninstall Avira Antivirus via the Control Panel or App Manager. - Make sure all related files and settings are removed. 3. **Download the Installation File:** - Visit the official Avira website. - Choose the latest version of Avira Antivirus compatible with your new computer's operating system. - Download and save the installation file to a USB drive or other portable storage device. 4. **Install Avira on the New Computer:** - Insert the portable storage device into your new computer. - Run the downloaded Avira installation file and follow the prompts to complete the setup. - During installation, when prompted for license information, select the "Enter License Key" or "Activate" option. 5. **Restore the License:** - Locate the backup license file on your new computer. - Follow the instructions within the Avira program to import the license key. - Verify that the license has been successfully activated. 6. **Update and Scan:** - After installation, let Avira automatically update its virus database to the latest version. - Run a full system scan to ensure your new computer's security. Now, you have successfully transferred Avira Antivirus to your new computer with the same level of protection. Remember to regularly update the virus database to maintain optimal security.

For the tool Todo PCTrans, this is child's play – a simple PC transfer software. With its help, transferring Avira to a new desktop or laptop only takes a few steps. In addition, the software has several other highlights when it comes to moving the Avira antivirus from one computer to another:

• Migrate selected applications and data (such as Office, email, browser bookmarks) between computers or from a previous operating system to a new one after a Windows in-place upgrade, over the network or via an image file.
• Migrate Windows account settings, user data, personalizations, WiFi passwords, and power settings between computers, or from a previous operating system to a new one after a Windows in-place upgrade.
• Transfer data such as photos, videos, music, and documents between computers over the network or via an image file.
• Move selected applications from a local disk (e.g., C:) to another local or external disk to save disk space.

Now download and install the PC Transfer tool on both computers, and learn how to transfer your Avira antivirus and its license from one computer to another.

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Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans on Both Computers

Install and run Todo PCTrans on both computers. On the source computer, click PC to PC on the main screen.

Select transfer mode

Step 2: Set the transfer direction - from old to new or from new to old.

• If you are transferring your antivirus software from an older computer to your current new one, select New. • If you are transferring the antivirus software from your current computer to an older one that is remote, select Old.

Step 3: Connect the two computers

Connect to the target computer and enter the account password or verification code for the target computer.

Step 3: Choose the antivirus program you want to transfer to another computer

1. Under "Applications," select the antivirus you want to transfer to your new computer, such as AVG, Avast, or Avira.

2. Once you've made your selection, click "Transfer" to move the program over.

Select the antivirus to transfer

Once the transfer is complete, uninstall Avira from your old computer. Then find and run Avira on your new computer. Click “License” in the program to finish the authentication process. After that, you should be able to use Avira on your new computer.

Part 2: How to Move Avira to Another Drive

If you want to move Avira to a new hard drive or change its installation location, things get a bit trickier. You can't just copy and paste. You need the help of a tool like Todo PCTrans. Here's how to move Avira to another drive:

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Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans and Select Transfer Mode

On the Todo PCTrans main screen, go to the “App Migration” section and click “Start” to proceed.

Step 2: Choose the app and the other drive to move it to

1. Select the source partition, and check the apps, programs, and software you want to migrate (labeled as "Yes").

2. Click the triangle icon to select another drive or disk as the target device, then click “Migrate” to start the migration.

Select the apps to migrate

Step 3: Complete the migration process

After the transfer is complete, click "OK" to finish.

You can now restart your computer to keep all the changes, and you should be able to run the migration app on another drive.