Avant Browser Help - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avant Browser?
Is Avant Browser spyware?
Is Avant Browser free?
Does Avant Browser come with an uninstaller?
Can I install a newer version of Avant Browser without having to uninstall my current version first?
Does Avant Browser modify Internet Explorer settings?
Is Avant Browser secure?
Why can I not access back/forward dropdown menu's?
Why does Outlook Express open links in IE instead of Avant Browser?
How does Avant Browser work?
How does Avant Browser improve internet browsing?
What is the integrated search engine?
What are the system requirements for Avant Browser?
How can I uninstall Avant Browser?
Why is <toolbar_name> not supported?
I have more questions, to whom should I write?


What is Avant Browser?

Avant Browser can be best described as a custom web browser application. Avant Browser is a semi-standalone application (still requires Internet Explorer be installed), designed to expand services provided by Internet Explorer.

Is Avant Browser spyware?

Absolutely not. Avant Browser contains absolutely no spyware components, and additionally, does not collect information from it's users.

Is Avant Browser free?

Yes. Avant Browser is 100% freeware. It does not require registration, nor does it contain feature, function, or time limits. However, if you wish to express your appreciation for the time and resources that are expended, developing and supporting it over the years, monetary donations are accepted and appreciated. If you wish to make a donation, please click here.

Does Avant Browser come with an uninstaller?

Yes. To uninstall Avant Browser, go to Start > Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel on Windows 9x/ME) > Add/Remove Programs and select Avant Browser. Then simply click Remove.

Can I install a newer version of Avant Browser without having to uninstall my current version first?

Though it is recommended you uninstall your current version and re-start your computer, it is not necessary.

Does Avant Browser modify Internet Explorer settings?

Avant Browser can be used to modify the homepage and bookmarks (Favorites) within Internet Explorer, should you wish to do so. Though Avant Browser does not modify any other settings, it is still possible to modify them yourself manually (such as the USER_AGENT identification string), normally via the registry.

Is Avant Browser secure?

Yes, Avant Browser is secure. Avant Browser uses the Internet Explorer engine and as such, is as secure as Internet Explorer. Avant Browser supports all SSL secured websites and has the same encryption length as Internet Explorer.

Why can I not access back/forward dropdown menu's?

To enable back/forward dropdown menu's, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher must be installed.

Why does Outlook Express open links in IE instead of Avant Browser?

This is a bug in Outlook Express. Please upgrade to version 6.x or higher.

How does Avant Browser work?

Using the engine provided by Internet Explorer, Avant Browser navigates and renders HTML.

How does Avant Browser improve internet browsing?

Avant Browser is an application with MDI (Multiple Document Interface) support. With MDI, fewer system resources are used, web page loading is faster, and all opened pages can be easily controlled at the users pleasure, without needing to take up the whole of your taskbar area.

What is the integrated search engine?

Avant Browser is integrated with Google and AvantFind (powered by Yahoo), the most powerful search engine in the world. Users can search the internet with Avant Browser, without needing to open the engines homepage first.

What are the system requirements for Avant Browser?

See: System Requirements

How can I uninstall Avant Browser?

See: Uninstall Avant Browser

Why is <toolbar_name> not supported?

Toolbar support has to be written into Avant Browser directly by the developer and additionally require's modifications by the toolbars developers. Only those toolbars that are felt would be beneficial to Avant Browser users, are considered for inclusion, and even then, support is not guaranteed.

See: Toolbars for more information.

I have more questions, to whom should I write?

See: Community & Support


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