While we definitely recommend staying with Avast Antivirus, some of you may want to uninstall Avast and go with another security. Or you just want to remove Avast and install it again (re-install).
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Anyway here is a step-by-step guide how to completely remove Avast antivirus from your machine running on Windows 10, 8, 7, XP or even Mac OS X. As you can see below, it’s not that easy and it includes lot of steps – five actually.
This guide works for all Avast antivirus solutions: Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier, or Free Mac Security.
1. Locate Avast Antivirus in the Windows/Mac Programs and Features
Select additional security products to uninstall and click Continue. If prompted type your administrator User Name and Password and click OK. Download the Avast Security for Mac setup file by clicking the button below and save it to a familiar location on your Mac. Download Avast Security; Double-click the downloaded setup file avast_security_online.dmg and select Uninstall Avast. Click Uninstall. Uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN for Mac Open the SecureLine VPN user interface using one of the following methods: Click the Avast SecureLine VPN icon on your menu bar.
Then you should see a list of all programs installed on your machine, simply find Avast antivirus, left-click on it, and select ‘Uninstall‘.
- To uninstall these files, you have to purchase licensed version of Reimage Reimage uninstall software. Avast offers a free Avast Uninstall utility, which is capable of removing all bits and pieces of the tool.
- If you’re experiencing errors or a stubborn installation of avast!, try using the avast! Uninstall Utility. Simply select the avast! Product you wish to remove.
- Uninstall avast windows 10. Here are few ways to remove the anti-virus. These instructions work for Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and mac. Follow the step by step instruction and completely uninstall it. How to uninstall Avast via Windows Control Panel. If you can’t uninstall Avast, you can try setup wizard to uninstall.
Locating Avast Antivirus within the Windows/Mac Installed Programs
2. Start the Avast Uninstall Process
On the Avast Setup window click on ‘Uninstall‘ (orange button at the bottom).
Starting the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process
3. Confirm the Uninstall Process
When prompted confirm the uninstall process is legitimate action by clicking on ‘Yes‘.
Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process
4. Confirm the Uninstall Process (Again)
Now Avast offers a really last chance to keep it. If you go with the ‘Renew your Avast Free Antivirus’ option, it will register you for one year.
But you probably want to go with the uninstall, so just click on the ‘Uninstall Avast’ button.
Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process (Again)
5. Wait Until the Uninstallation Process Finish and Restart Your Computer
Finally the uninstall process should begin now. You can just wait now. It should take only a few minutes. After it finishes click on the orange button ‘Restart computer‘ or the link below ‘Restart later‘ if you plan to restart manually.
Avast is Now Completely Removed and Only Windows Restart is Needed
Uninstallation Using the Avast Uninstall Utility
If you are not able to remove Avast using this standard procedure, you can try to use the Avast Uninstall Utility which is fully automatic and removes all the leftover files from your system.
Additional Notes
Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).
The following steps will assist you in downloading and installing Avast! Free Antivirus for Mac. If you need assistance at any point during this tutorial, please visit our support page.
Step 1
Click Here to Download avast! for Mac
Step 2
When the download is complete, double-click the .DMG file you just downloaded.
Step 3
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Once it is opened, you will have this window pop up.
Drag the avast! icon into the Applications folder icon in that same window.
Step 4
On your dock, click the Finder icon.
Step 5
On your Menu Bar at the top of your screen, click on Go, then navigate to Applications.
You can alternatively press Command+Shift+A to complete this action.
Step 6
In the Applications window, look for the avast! program, and double-click it.
Step 7
You may get a warning notification popup. If this happens, click Open.
Step 8
The avast! installation will begin soon, click Confirm.
Step 9
Now click on Install.
Step 10
You may get another window to pop up asking you to quit any active web browsers you may have open.
If this happens, open the web browser that is listed in the window, then press Command+Q.
The avast! installation will resume shortly.
Step 11
To proceed with the installation, type in your computer’s password.
Step 12
The installation should complete now. If you get a window asking you to reboot your computer, please do so by clicking Reboot.
Registering the Free Product:
Once avast! is installed, it will need to be registered, or else it will deactivate in 30-days from the install date. Registration is free and simple, and only requires an email address and password.
Step 1
At the top right of your desktop, on the Menu Bar, look for the avast! icon. Click on it and Open avast!
Step 2
avast! is now open. On the left side, near the bottom, click on Registration.
Step 3
Click on Register Now.
Step 4
Type in your Computer Password.
Step 5
Click REGISTER YOUR SOFTWARE.
Step 6
Fill out the form with your email address and password.
Once this is complete, click REGISTER TO GET FREE LICENSE.
Step 7
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Click GO TO AVAST ACCOUNT.
Step 8
You are now registered!
How To Uninstall Avast Antivirus
You have now successfully installed and registered the avast! Free Mac Antivirus. If you have problems at any time during this installation, visit a DHNet@Home location, call(352) 846-4697 or submit an iServiceDesk Request.