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Install Guide: Setting Up ARTAV Antivirus for Windows & macOS

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Install Guide: Settinging Up ARTAV Antivirus for Windows & macOSNote: I corrected the title’s small typo to “Setting Up”.

Introduction

ARTAV Antivirus is designed to provide real-time protection, malware detection, and system optimization tools for both Windows and macOS. This guide walks you step-by-step through system requirements, downloading, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting ARTAV on both platforms, plus tips for maximizing protection.

System requirements

  • Windows: Windows 10 (build 1809+) or Windows 11, 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), 2 GB free disk space, 1.8 GHz dual-core CPU.
  • macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, 4 GB RAM, 1.5 GB free disk space, Intel or Apple Silicon.
  • Internet connection required for updates and activation.

Before you begin

  1. Back up important files.
  2. Uninstall other active antivirus programs to avoid conflicts (use vendor removal tools if available).
  3. Ensure your OS is up to date.
  4. Have your ARTAV license key or account credentials ready.

Installing ARTAV on Windows

Step 1 — Download the installer

  1. Visit the official ARTAV website and navigate to the Downloads page (or sign in to your account).
  2. Click the Windows download link to save the installer (typically named ARTAV-Setup.exe).

Step 2 — Run the installer

  1. Locate the downloaded file (usually in Downloads) and double-click ARTAV-Setup.exe.
  2. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), choose Yes to allow changes.
  3. The installer will unpack files and launch the setup wizard.

Step 3 — Follow the setup wizard

  1. Accept the license agreement and privacy policy.
  2. Choose installation type: Typical (recommended) or Custom (choose components and install path).
  3. If Custom, select modules (real-time protection, firewall, web protection, scheduled scans).
  4. Click Install and wait — progress may take several minutes.

Step 4 — Activate and update

  1. After installation finishes, launch ARTAV.
  2. Sign in with your ARTAV account or enter your license key when prompted.
  3. The app will check for updates; allow it to download the latest virus definitions.
  4. Run the initial full-system scan when prompted.

Step 5 — Configure basic settings

  1. Open Settings > Protection and ensure Real-time protection is enabled.
  2. Enable Automatic updates under Update settings.
  3. Schedule regular scans (weekly full scan + daily quick scan recommended).
  4. Configure firewall rules if ARTAV includes a firewall module.

Installing ARTAV on macOS

Step 1 — Download the installer

  1. From the ARTAV website or your account page, download the macOS package (typically ARTAV.dmg).

Step 2 — Mount and run

  1. Double-click the downloaded ARTAV.dmg to mount it.
  2. Drag the ARTAV app icon into the Applications folder if prompted, or run the installer package.

Step 3 — Grant required permissions

macOS requires explicit permissions for security apps:

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences) > Privacy & Security.
  2. Under Accessibility, add ARTAV to allow control (if requested).
  3. Under Full Disk Access, add ARTAV to allow scanning of all files.
  4. Under Network settings, allow any system extension or kernel extension prompts.
  5. Restart your Mac if the installer requests it.

Step 4 — Activate and update

  1. Launch ARTAV from Applications.
  2. Sign in or enter your license key.
  3. Allow ARTAV to download the latest malware definitions and complete the initial scan.

Step 5 — Configure basic settings

  1. Ensure Real-time protection and Web protection are enabled.
  2. Enable automatic updates.
  3. Schedule scans and configure exclusions for trusted apps.

Post-installation checklist

  • Verify ARTAV status icon shows “Protected” or similar.
  • Run a manual full system scan once installation and updates finish.
  • Test web protection using a safe, standard test file (EICAR test file) only if you’re familiar with it.
  • Set up regular backup and update schedule for both OS and ARTAV definitions.

Troubleshooting

  • Installer won’t run (Windows): right-click > Run as administrator.
  • Activation fails: verify license key, check internet connection, try signing in via the ARTAV website.
  • Conflicts with other antivirus: fully remove other AV products and reboot.
  • macOS permissions not accepted: reopen System Settings > Privacy & Security and re-add ARTAV; reboot if necessary.
  • High CPU/disk usage during initial scan: allow the scan to finish; schedule full scans for off-hours.

Uninstalling ARTAV

  • Windows: Settings > Apps > find ARTAV > Uninstall. If problems persist, use the vendor’s removal tool.
  • macOS: Drag ARTAV from Applications to Trash and remove related profiles; run the vendor’s uninstaller if provided.

Advanced tips

  • Enable cloud-based detection if available to improve zero-day protection.
  • Use the firewall rules to block unknown outbound connections.
  • Regularly review quarantine items and whitelist only trusted files.
  • Keep browsers and plugins up to date to reduce attack surface.

Conclusion

Following these steps will get ARTAV Antivirus installed and configured on Windows and macOS with essential protections enabled. For platform-specific advanced features or persistent issues, consult ARTAV’s official support resources.

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