Fix: Can’t install Torch (Avast Secure Browser) on PC
- Torch was a great alternative browser for streaming music and videos but is no longer available for download.
- Users are redirected from the Torch download page to install Avast Secure Browser.
- The following solutions on this list will help fix installing issues for Avast Secure Browser since Torch is no longer available.

Torch browser was an alternative browser that many users favored for streaming music and videos. This Chromium-based browser had a lot of features catered specifically for YouTube and other multimedia platforms.
Torch browser had one of the best download managers that enhanced streaming and could handle torrents. With the media grabber feature, users could download video and audio easily without the need for extensions or added software.
However, while Torch still offers the option to download the browser on their website, users are redirected to Avast Secure Browser.
This guide will provide the solutions to issues related to downloading Avast. Keep reading if you can’t install Avast Secure Browser on your PC.
Does Torch browser no longer exist?
As of August 2021, users can no longer download Torch. When users try to download Torch, they are redirected to install Avast Secure Browser.

Like Torch, Avast is a Chromium-built browser, but that’s where their similarities end. Avast Secure Browser does not have the same features and functions as Torch.
Instead, Avast focuses on privacy and security rather than customization. Avast has anti-phishing and extension guards so users can surf the web worry-free. Check out this article on how Avast Secure Browser compares to Opera.
What can I do if I can’t install Torch (Avast Secure Browser)?
1. Temporarily turn off anti-virus / firewall features
- Open Start menu and search Windows Security.
- From the left panel click on Virus & threat protection.
- Under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings.
- Turn off Real-time protection.
- From the left panel click Firewall & network protection.
- Select Private network then turn off Microsoft Defender Firewall.
- Install Avast Secure Browser.
Make sure to turn these features back on after installing Avast. Real-Time protection will turn back on automatically, but the firewall will need to be turned on manually.
Also, ensure to temporarily disable any third-party security applications. Users have reported applications such as Spyware Doctor, McAfee Enterprise, and others have caused issues when downloading browsers.
Try using ESET Antivirus to protect your PC against malware attacks, phishing scams, viruses, and other online threats. This antivirus is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and has an app for Android devices.
2. Adjust app protection settings
- Open Start menu and search Windows Security.
- From the left panel select App & browser control.
- Under Exploit protection, select Exploit protection settings.
- Under Data Execution Prevention (DEP), choose Off by default from the dropdown menu.
- Install Avast Secure Browser.
DEP is a memory protection feature that blocks code running from data pages. It makes applications more secure a defends against exploits. Disabling it temporarily may solve any issues while installing Avast Secure Browser.
3. Run as administrator
- Right-click on Start menu and select Run.
- Type control userpasswords2 and click OK.
- If your username is not listed as “Administrators” then click on Properties.
- Open the Group Membership tab and change group to Administrator.
- Click Apply then OK.
- Install Avast Secure Browser.
We hope one of the above solutions worked to install Avast Secure Browser. It’s not Torch Browser, but there appears to be an arrangement between the two browsers after the discontinuation of Torch.
If you want the best features from both Torch and Avast, then we recommend using UR Browser. This browser combines downloading features of Torch and the security functions of Avast Secure Browser into one.
Let us know in the comments what solution worked for you, or leave a comment if there is a solution not listed above that worked for you.