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Installation and uninstallation
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obtain more details on the expanded online scan.
 Enable or disable participation in the AntiVir ProActiv Community and confirm by
clicking Next.
In the following dialog box you can decide whether to create a desktop shortcut
and/or a program group in the Start menu.
 Click Next.
 Skip the following section "Express installation".
Express installation
The AntiVir ProActiv Community window appears. You have the option of
confirming participation in the Avira AntiVir ProActiv Community: If this option is
enabled, Avira AntiVir ProActiv sends data on suspicious programs detected by the
ProActiv component to the Avira Malware Research Center. The data is used only for an
advanced online scan and to expand and refine detection technology. You can use the
further information link to obtain more details on the expanded online scan.
 Enable or disable participation in the AntiVir ProActiv Community and confirm by
clicking Next.
Resume: Express installation und user-defined installation
The license wizard is opened.
You have the following options to activate the program.
• Enter an activation key.
By entering your activation key, your AntiVir program is activated with your
license.
• Select the option Product testing
If you select Product testing an evaluation license to activate the program will
be generated during the activation process. You can test the AntiVir program
with its complete range of functions for a certain period of time.
Note
By using the option Valid hbedv.key license file available you can load a valid license
file. During product activation with a valid activation key the license key is generated
and saved in the program directory of your AntiVir program. Use this option if you have
already activated a product and want to re-install your AntiVir program.
Note
In some sales versions of AntiVir products, an activation key has already been included
in the product. For this reason the activation need not be entered. If and when
necessary, the activation key is displayed in the license wizard.
Note
In order to activate the program, a connection to the Avira GmbH servers is established.
Under Proxy settings you can configure the Internet link by a proxy server.
 Select an activation process and click Next to confirm.
Product activation
A dialog box will be opened in which you can enter your personal data.
 Enter your data and click Next
Your data is transmitted to the Avira GmbH servers and scanned. Your AntiVir
program is activated by means of your license.