Avast: Activate game mode - how it works

For example, Avast update messages can interfere with the full-screen mode of programs. Therefore, you should activate the game mode before starting such programs to temporarily deactivate the messages.

Avast Antivirus: Activate game mode setting

When game mode is activated, Avast automatically detects whether a full-screen application is open and then suppresses messages and pop-ups so as not to disturb the full-screen mode. To activate the mode:

• On Windows, you should find a small Avast icon in the lower right corner of the system tray when you click the arrow for "hidden icons". After right-clicking the icon, you can simply press "Sleep / play mode".
• If you don't find the icon, open Avast and click Settings in the left bar.
• Under "General" you will find the settings for the game mode. Just scroll down a bit. There you can tick the appropriate option (see picture).

We have put together the best startup settings for Avast here.