Correct removal of avast antivirus from your computer. Uninstalling Avast using the Avast Uninstall Utility

Hello everyone. Let's talk today about the Avast antivirus, or rather, about how to remove it. Today I will be reviewing the free version Avast Free Antivirus, for which you do not need to pay, well, that is free antivirus, however, this does not save it from the fact that many users want to remove it. But why do they want to delete? Well, to be honest, I don’t know, but I dare to assume that because Avast loads the computer, or maybe it blocks sites, I don’t know guys. But the fact is the fact: often users on the Internet are looking for how to remove Avast from a computer completely

Today I will tell you how not only to remove Avast Free Antivirus from your computer completely, but also how to remove its remnants, that is, I will show you how to scan your computer for leftovers, any garbage that remains from Avast. So what I will do, I say as it is. I have Windows 7, I put Avast Free Antivirus there, that is, I downloaded, installed, everything is as usual. And now we will delete it. If you do everything the way I will write, then everything will work out for you and you can normally remove Avast Free Antivirus from your computer completely. Here we go?

By the way, well, I think that you already know, but along with the Avast antivirus, the Avast browser appeared on my computer, it's called like this Avast SafeZone Browser, do you know what this is? This is such a browser, like a secure one, like you can do something in it and no one can intercept the data, like no one can hack you. Well, for example, in such a browser, you can perform some financial operations, there to pay for something, well, in short, you understand. Look, here is the Avast shortcut itself SafeZone Browser on the desktop:

So, okay, I’m talking about something not quite about what is needed! We start to remove Avast. Just a little more information I'll write, Avast himself works under such processes as avastui.exe and AvastSvc.exe, here they are in the task manager:

As you can see, the processor is not loaded by these processes, which is good. The processes themselves are launched from this folder:

C: \ Program Files \ AVAST Software \ Avast

So, now about the deletion. So you pinch Win buttons+ R, then you will see the Run window, you write the following command there:

Clicked OK, then the Programs and Features window will open, here you will have a list of all those programs that are on your computer. Here in the list you need to find Avast Free Antivirus, but usually this program comes first, well, there is the letter A, after all, the first in the alphabet. Well, in short, we found the program, right-clicked on it and then select Delete:

Then you will have a large Avast window, where you can update the antivirus, fix it, change it, well, in short .. And you can also activate free subscription for a year, in a joke! But if you are not interested in this and you still want to remove Avast, then click the Delete button here:

Then there will be such a security window from Avast, well, this is a type of check, but do you want to remove the antivirus? This check is just like what if the virus wants to remove the antivirus, there are such jokes too! Well, in short, in this window you click Yes:

The uninstallation process will begin:

Below you see, there is another question, well, like why are you deleting this antivirus? You can answer this question, or you can answer nothing, I didn’t answer anything there. If you have HDD is on a computer, then Avast can be deleted for about three minutes, but I have an SSD and therefore Avast left in a few seconds:

I pointed the arrow at the Restart computer button because I do not advise postponing this business, it is better to restart it right away! The fact is that there are some files, well, there are libraries and other dregs, so that all this is removed, you need to reboot. It will be removed even before the Windows kernel is loaded, well, something like this, that is, it will be removed while the Windows are not fully awake, in short, something like this! Therefore, it is better to reboot immediately.

In general, we rebooted and Avast Free Antivirus was removed from the computer, but is it completely? Hmm, this question remains to be seen

So, here I also want to tell you something, it may be that Avast Free Antivirus will be stupid and will not want to be deleted. What to do in this case? Well, I don't even know what to say. There is such a joke that it is better to delete it correctly, because if you delete it forcibly, then there may be jambs in the form of abandoned Avast drivers. Therefore, I advise you to visit this page, this is the official website of Avast:

This page has clear instructions on how to uninstall Avast using their avastclear utility, I advise you to use this utility if Avast does not want to uninstall normally. Just in case, I will also tell you that you can try to remove it using the remover Revo Uninstaller, only here you know what, here it is better to do it before deleting control point recovery, well, just in case. I wrote about the Revo Uninstaller remover, so you can take a look, by the way, the remover not only deletes, but also searches for and removes garbage in the system, well, the garbage that remained after the program was removed.

So, well, now let's get back to those things that need to be done after the removal of Avast. These deeds are the removal of residues. So, we have two types of leftovers, file garbage and garbage in the registry, let's start with the first. We need to open the system drive where Windows is installed. So I will show universal way how to open the system disk so that it is clear to absolutely everyone, although I understand that many already know how to do it, but still. So guys, hold down the Win + R buttons, then write the following command:

Clicked OK, then you will see a window where all your disks will be, here you need to select the system disk. Usually it goes under the letter C, and also has such a checkbox, well, there is a checkbox like Windows or something, in short, it differs from the rest of the disks. I have only one disk, but it also has such a checkbox, here it is shorter:

In general, we went to the system disk. Great, let's look for trash cans! But there is also such a joke that some files may not want to be deleted, so just in case I inform you that you may need the Unlocker utility, this is free utility and she is a wizard for deleting non-removable files and folders. I wrote about the Unlocker utility itself, I already have this utility installed. So now in the right upper corner window system disk, then there will be a search field, here you need to write the word avast, that is, write here:

Then we wait for the results, that is, we wait until all files and folders are found, in the name of which the word avast is mentioned. But I will say that you need to look for traces only after you have removed Avast, but not just removed, but removed CORRECT, do you understand what's the catch? Well, in short, guys, I've already found this garbage here, look:

Well, the joke, I deleted Avast, but the skoko folders remained after him, of course the guys need to clean it, we don't need such jokes! What to do, how to delete? But how, you need to select all files and folders first, or not, you can try to delete one at a time, if there is not a lot of garbage. Well, so, I selected all the folders and files, then right-click on this all and select the Delete item there:

Then there will be such a window, then click Yes:

Then you will see such a window, here you need to click the Continue button:

Well, kapets, of course, but another window will appear, well, maybe it won't appear for you, but here I have, in this window you need to check the box below and click the Yes button:

Then another window will appear, or rather, if it appears, then there you also need to check the box below and click the Skip button:

Apparently you can't just take and remove the remnants of Avast. Then I had another window, there I also put a checkmark at the bottom and clicked the Skip button:

Everything, then the windows no longer popped up, but not all the trash was removed! Here you need to press the F5 button for the search to be updated, because those files that you have actually already deleted may be displayed here, I don't know about you, but I have such a glitch. Well, we pressed F5, everything was updated, and now we will delete it using the Unlocker utility, right-click on all files and select the Unlocker item there (remember that I have this utility already installed):

Then such a security window popped up, then click Yes:

But you may not have this window if you have such security disabled! But damn, here I was waiting for a bummer. In short, I've pressed the Yes button and the effect is exactly zero! Do you know why? All because of these files:

Well, down there they are still there! I did not select them, but selected only the folders, then right-clicked on them again, chose the Unlocker item, and again there was zero effect, well, jokes, I thought! Then I began to do what I now advise you to do, it is to delete files and folders one by one. I clicked on the first folder, selected the Unlocker item, security popped up, clicked Yes there, then such a window appeared, then you need to select Delete in the menu on the left and click OK:

Deletion started:

Then such a window popped up, which means that everything went normal:

After deleting one folder, I pressed the F5 button to update the search. Well, I tried to delete it again using Unlocker, it also worked. In short, guys, this security window waved me a little, so I turned it off, just when it popped up again, I clicked here:

Then he lowered the slider to the very bottom:

I pressed OK and that's it, the window didn't bother me anymore. Well, I wrote this just in case, suddenly the window will reach you, now you will know how to turn it off. The guys had to sweat a little while I deleted all this, but I still managed to delete it, and then, when I tried again to search for the word avast, nothing was found:

But I succeeded because I deleted one file at a time, for some reason I couldn't delete two at once, I don't know what kind of joke it is. In short, such things, I succeeded, which means you will succeed, believe me

You are probably wondering, well, everything is already or something else? No, guys, I can't please you yet, because there is still garbage in the registry, you also need to delete it, but it's a little easier there .. So you press the Win + R buttons again, then write the following command:

A registry editor window will appear, this window will appear:

It is in this window that we will look for garbage, but how? Everything is simple here, do not worry, pinch Ctrl buttons+ F, then write avast in the search field and click the Find Next button:

The search will start. Now look carefully, the registry will look for everything that has the word avast in its name, it can be registry keys and keys. Everything that is found will be found one at a time and it will be highlighted. That is, something was found, it was highlighted, the search stopped, you clicked on what was found with the right button, selected Delete, then pressed the F3 button to continue the search. Well, is the algorithm roughly clear? I hope it's clear. Well, look, for example, there was some kind of folder (that is, a section), it is called 00avast, this is a trash bin, so we delete it, right-click and select the Delete item:

Then a window will pop up, click here Yes:

And that's it, the folder was deleted. This is how you need to do with everything, both trash folders and trash keys. With the keys, everything is the same, right-click, select Delete:

Here's another joke, in the name of the key there may not be anything at all related to Avast .. Well, often the key can be called simply By default, but if you look at the Value column, there you will see an entry that just refers to Avast:

By the way, if you delete this key by default, it will reappear, for that it is by default. But the Value field will already be empty. I just now thought, maybe keys with the name By default should be skipped at all? Well, I don’t know, but personally, I delete everything that has the word avast in its name, because I, so to speak, care about the cleanliness of Windows. Here's a joke

So guys, it's clear with the registry, yes, what you need to look for, then to continue the search you need to press the F3 button, then delete the found garbage again, and so on until such a window appears:

Well, that's all the guys on this, so you removed this Avast Free Antivirus, I congratulate you (well, if you actually removed it). What else can I say, except that the guys should clean the computer with the CClenaer utility, it will, so to speak, clean the entire computer of garbage, how to use it, then I wrote about this here. All the guys, that's all, I hope that you understood everything here, but if something is wrong, then you’re sorry. Good luck to you

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First of all, you need to take into account that no application is completely removed from the computer. by standard means Windows, especially the Avast antivirus. To control hardware processes, it installs thousands of its components in system files and the registry, many of which remain even after cleaning the most powerful paid uninstallers.

There are three proven ways to uninstall Avast if it won't uninstall. It doesn't matter what operating system you have installed Windows 7 or Windows 10, each of them completely erases all data beyond recovery.

Important! First you need to disable the antivirus self-defense. To do this, open the application settings and in the "Troubleshooting" section uncheck the box "Enable Avast Self-Defense Module" (see step by step guide in the screenshots).

Method number 1. Uninstalling using the Avastclear utility

The developer provides a special uninstall utility on the official website. It can be downloaded from the link

But here it is important to take into account the following features.:

1. Before downloading Avastclear you need to create separate folder on the desktop (for example, "uninstaller"). Be sure to specify the path where the file is located (C: \ Documents and Settings \ Administrator \ Desktop \ uninstallеr). Check that it is located there. Otherwise, after uninstalling Avast, all information in the folder with the uninstaller will be destroyed.

2. You must open the utility in a safe Windows mode 7 or other OS. Normal start can damage system files. For security reasons, we recommend making a restore point (Start - All Programs -  Accessories - System Tools - System Restore - Create a restore point - Next - Create).

For detailed instructions on how to remove Avast using the utility, see this video:

Method number 2. Uninstall with Revo Uninstaller

Any self-respecting user should have this super useful extension always at hand. It can be downloaded from the official website: www.revouninstaller.com. The distribution is paid, but trial version operates for 30 days. RUni works great on any OS, including Windows 10. The peculiarity of the program is that it completely cleans system files and the registry from the components of the software to be removed, and most importantly it is safe.

Disconnect itself

1. Disable the anti-virus self-defense component. Open the uninstaller and select Avast from the list. Click on the " Delete».

2. In the extension explorer, confirm the action " uninstall».

3. Select the command " Restart later».

4. Set the "Advanced" mode and run " Scanning».

5. Mark the remaining registry entries highlighted in bold and press " Delete", then " Further».

6. Now select all the remaining files and folders on your local drive, then click the " Delete"And wait for the uninstallation to complete.

7. Finally, you need to restart your computer.

Advice! For reliability, scan the registry for leftover junk with a unique cleaner CCleaner... It has many features to optimize your computer's performance. Free version provided on the official website

Method number 3. How to remove Avast from your computer if it is not removed

This option is somewhat similar to the process of uninstalling an antivirus with with Revo Uninstaller. But we will delete it as standard Windows means 7, XP, Vista, 8 or Windows 10. The steps are the same on all operating systems.

Be careful! This method intended for advanced users, but that doesn't mean it's the best. The first two techniques are no less effective.

We recommend using it as a last resort, for example, if there is no way to download Avastclear utility or the uninstaller Revo Uninstaller. Follow all the points of our instructions very carefully and no amateur performance! Otherwise, we do not guarantee the correct operation of the system after Avast is removed.

1. Create a system restore point and disable the anti-virus self-defense module, as shown in method 1.

2. Take the following path: - - Installation and removal of programms ... In the list of installed software, find Avast and click " Delete". Then follow the instructions of the explorer.

3. After uninstalling, go to the menu " Start"And go to the team manager" Execute».

4. In the line of the window that opens, type “ regedit"(Without quotes).

5. In the registry editor, open the context menu " Edit"And select" Find…».

6. Enter the search term "avast".

7. Delete all found folders and files with the word "avast". Search over and over again by pressing the F3 key until there is not a single program component left in the registry.

8. The next step is to clean the system. Open the menu " Start"And select the section" Search". Specify the place of research " Local disk WITH».

9. Select the scope search engine « Files and folders"And enter the word" avast "in the lines.

10. Select all found elements and delete. If for some reason some files are not deleted, then you can use the excellent Unlocker app, which is intended for Windows 7, XP and newer versions, including the most latest windows 10.

Important! Do not forget to empty the trash after all, restart your computer, scan the registry and clean the system with using CCleaner... If you are afraid of harm, then first download the Play Market for your computer, install an emulator and practice in a virtual machine.

It is not difficult to install anti-virus programs, in most cases, thanks to convenient prompts and an intuitive process, but with the removal similar applications may arise big problems... As you know, antivirus leaves its traces in the root directory of the system, in the registry, and in many other places, and wrong deletion programs of such importance can have a very negative effect on the operation of your computer. Residual files Antivirus programs tend to conflict with other programs, especially with another antivirus application that you install instead of the remote one. Let's find out how to remove Avast Free Antivirus from your computer.

Most easy way removal of any applications - built-in uninstaller. Let's study step by step how to remove Avast antivirus using this method using the example of Windows 7 OS.

First of all, through the "Start" menu we make the transition to the Windows Control Panel.

In the Control Panel, select the "Remove Programs" subsection.

In the list that opens, select the Avast Free Antivirus application, and click on the "Remove" button.

The built-in uninstaller of Avast is launched. First of all, a dialog box opens asking if you really want to uninstall the antivirus. If there is no response within a minute, the uninstallation process will be automatically canceled.

But we really want to uninstall the program, so click on the "Yes" button.

The uninstall window opens. In order to directly start the uninstallation process, click on the "Delete" button.

The process of uninstalling the program has started. Its progress can be monitored using a graphical indicator.

In order to permanently remove the program, the uninstaller will prompt you to restart your computer. We agree.

After rebooting the system, the Avast antivirus will be completely removed from the computer. But, just in case, it is recommended to clean the registry using special application, for example utilities.

For those users who are interested in the question of how to remove Avast antivirus from the operating room Windows systems 10 or Windows 8, you can answer that the uninstall procedure is the same.

Uninstalling Avast using the Avast Uninstall Utility

If antivirus application for some reason not uninstall uninstall in a standard way, or, if you are puzzled by the question of how to remove Avast antivirus from your computer completely, then the utility will help you Avast Uninstall Utility. This program is released by the developer Avast itself, and you can download it on the official website of the antivirus. The way to remove antivirus with this utility is somewhat more complicated than the one described above, but it works even in situations where standard delete impossible, and uninstalls Avast completely without a trace.

A feature of this utility is that it should be run in Windows Safe Mode. In order to enable Safe Mode, we restart the computer, and press the F8 key before loading the operating system. A list of options appears Windows startup... We select "Safe Mode", and press the "ENTER" button on the keyboard.

After the operating system has booted, launch the Avast Uninstall Utility. A window opens in front of us, in which the paths to the folders of the location of the program and the location of the data are indicated. If they differ from those that were offered by default when installing Avast, then you should register these directories manually. But, in the overwhelming majority of cases, no changes need to be made. To start uninstalling, click on the "Delete" button.

Process complete removal antivirus Avast has started.

After uninstalling the program, the utility will ask you to restart your computer. Click on the corresponding button.

After restarting the computer, the Avast antivirus will be completely removed, and the system will boot in normal mode, not in Safe mode.

Removing Avast using specialized programs

There are users for whom it is more convenient to uninstall programs that are not built-in Windows tools or the Avast utility Uninstall Utility, and using specialized programs... This method is also suitable if the antivirus cannot be removed by standard tools for some reason. Consider how to remove Avast using Uninstall utilities Tool.

After starting the program Uninstall Tool, in the list of applications that appears, select Avast Free Antivirus. Presses the Uninstall button.

Then the standard Avast uninstaller is launched. After that, we act exactly according to the same scheme that we talked about when describing the first uninstallation method.

In most cases, the complete removal of the Avast program ends successfully, but if any problems arise, the Uninstall Tool will inform you about this and offer another way to uninstall.

As you can see, there are a number of ways to remove the Avast program from your computer. Removal with standard Windows tools is the simplest, but uninstallation with Avast Uninstall Utility is more reliable, although it requires the procedure to be performed in safe mode. A kind of compromise between these two methods, combining the simplicity of the first and the reliability of the second, is the removal of Avast antivirus third party application Uninstall Tool.

To protect the operating system, users install anti-virus programs, but over time it may become necessary to uninstall it. As a rule, such tools have a built-in self-defense module, which complicates the process. Below is an example of how to uninstall Avast, what utilities to use for this.

What utility to download to uninstall programs

The problem with how to completely remove Avast antivirus from a computer arises in connection with the mandatory enhanced protection such products. Majority malware try to immediately disable protection tools in order to freely get control of the main processes of your Windows. For the same reason, ordinary users have difficulties with the uninstall procedure.

To remove Avast, the standard functions of the operating system are not enough. To do this, you need to use special utilities. Almost every company has its own uninstaller, which is distributed free of charge, but you can also find third party programs that do an excellent job. To safely remove all Avast files from your computer, you can download programs with the following names:

• Revo Uninstaller;
• Avastclear.

There is a method that allows you to uninstall the program using the built-in tools of the OS itself. To do this, you need to use standard method uninstalling programs through the control panel, but after it there are "tails" of the program that will interfere with the work the following antiviruses... There will be a need to clean the registry, and this already requires an advanced level of PC use from a person. The use of special utilities greatly simplifies the work.

Removing antivirus avast

Those who do not know how to remove Avast antivirus correctly face the following problems in most cases:

• Due to incorrect uninstallation in system partition part of the antivirus kernel files remains, which is essentially rubbish.
• In general, nothing happens, because an attempt to manually send Avast to the basket is regarded by the program as malicious interference, the action is simply blocked.

Manufacturers always leave ways to work around such difficulties if the product really needs to be removed. To perform all subsequent actions, the user must have administrator rights or a message will appear that you cannot perform this operation... Whichever utility you choose, you must first disable the Avast self-defense module. As a rule, it becomes the main problem when uninstalling. For this:

1. Click in the tray (on the panel with the start button in the right corner) on the Avast icon.
2. Run it, in the main menu, find the item "Settings" (gear icon).
3. In the window that opens, click on the "Troubleshooting" section.
4. Uncheck the box next to the "Enable self-defense module" item.

Uninstaller program

This universal remedy How to uninstall Avast will be convenient for both novice users and experienced ones. The main thing is that the utility is located on the hard drive of a laptop or PC. You don't need to install it separately, just launch the application and that's it. To remove you need:

1. Go to the Revo Uninstaller application, find and select Avast in the list.
2. Hover over the title, right-click, select the "Delete" command.
3. After that, the "native" uninstaller should open, click "continue".
4. When the process is over, click "Restart Later".
5. Come back on start window utilities, set the "Advanced" scan type, click "Scan".
6. All files and folders that the search will find, you need to select and click "Delete", then "Finish".
7. Repeat this step with all found entries in the registry.
8. Empty the trash, restart your computer.

The avastclear utility

You can use a tool created by the developer himself. The Avast uninstall utility is available for download on the site. It is advisable to use it, because it is ideal for this antivirus, does not require any specialized knowledge on the part of the user, the utility does not pose any danger to your computer. You can download it from the official website by Avast... How to remove Avast:

1. Run the utility in administrator mode.
2. You will be prompted to restart your PC in safe mode - click the "Yes" button.
3. After that, select the product name (version) in the uninstaller menu, click "Remove".
4. The editor will display the progress of the procedure, a message will appear with positive result uninstallation, and then asks for another reboot.

Unlike previous version this tool is only suitable for working with Avast antivirus, but does not require additional work with parameters, disabling the self-defense option. If possible, it is recommended to use such an uninstallation method, which guarantees 100% correct removal of the antivirus without junk files in the registry or folder Windows systems.

Video: removing avast

Antivirus software are installed without any problems, but the uninstallation process in most cases can cause a bunch of errors. To prevent this from happening, we will discuss several ways to delete the well-known antivirus Avast from your computer. Why Avast? Because, it is especially popular among PC users, as its services are provided completely free of charge. Certainly, paid features also available, but for regular users they are useless. But if, you still decide to delete given antivirus, then in order to avoid problems, use following methods, where we will analyze the instructions step by step.

Usage standard function to uninstall Windows programs.

Everyone loved OS from Microsoft have great amount hidden opportunities, about which they do not even know ordinary users... One of these possibilities is the complete removal of absolutely any utility from the computer, while not using other programs. The algorithm of this option is not very different from each other in old and new Windows versions... This method is considered one of the longest, but after the process, your computer is guaranteed to get rid of all antivirus components.

Instructions for the first method:
- First you need to enter the control panel and select the item Uninstall programs;
- After opening of this section, a window with a list will open installed programs on your computer. Click on Avast Free Antivirus, then click the Remove button.

After completing all of the above actions, it will open separate window with the Avast uninstallation process, where we also select the Delete item;
- For complete removal, it will take you about 2-3 minutes. During the process, a window will open in front of you, where all information about the uninstallation progress will be shown. You will also be asked several questions related to the reason for uninstalling the antivirus. After completing the entire procedure, you will be advised to restart the computer, which actually should be done;

After your PC has rebooted the system, go to Start-Programs-Accessories-Run or use in a simple way while holding down the WIN + R keys. These actions will launch a window with standard services that make it possible to go to all sections of the system of your computer;

In the empty field, enter the regedit command, thanks to which you can manually change the system registry;
- This window contains all the registry information to help you various programs work with the system and with each other. Several thousand records are stored in this place and therefore, in order not to go headlong into long search, you just need to use the search, which opens after the CTRL + F key combination. It is imperative to find all the Avast registry keys;

Keys are removed with context menu activating when pressed right button mice.

The next way to uninstall the antivirus is to use the built-in utility from the manufacturer Avast.
Almost all modern antiviruses contain a utility to remove their products from your computer. Avast manufacturers also did not leave their brainchild without this function.

First, go to the manufacturer's website avast.com and select the Support section from the menu on the right;
- On the page that opens, the FAQ item will be located, where in the search we type the word Delete, and then select the appropriate result;
- This place contains the download link the desired program... After downloading, open it and uninstall the antivirus. For correct work, you should choose safe mode that won't harm your computer in the long run.

The utility will find it on its own required files and also the version of the antivirus. Then we press the Delete button and wait for the end of the process. If the utility indicated incorrect data for your antivirus, then you should do it manually in order to avoid various errors in the future;

After the uninstallation is completed, you need to restart the PC to completely remove the remaining components.

Third and last way, this is the use of programs from third party developers.

Except above listed programs to uninstall the antivirus, you can also use utilities from other manufacturers, which can be found on the Internet. Today, there are about a hundred of such programs and they all work without any interruptions. They automatically remove the required utility, both from the computer and from the registry. CCleaner is considered one of the best, providing their basic services absolutely free. In addition, it will not only delete the necessary files, but also clean up your PC from excess garbage, which will undoubtedly affect the operation of the system.

Launch CCleaner, then select Service-Remove Programs;

Next, a window opens, which is quite reminiscent of standard tool OS Windows Uninstall programs. From the list presented, select Avast Free Antivirus and click on the button with right side Uninstallation;
- After completing all the actions, the already familiar window with uninstalling Avast will open in front of us, where we also click on the Delete button. Then you should enter the Registry section located on the left side of the window and perform the system cleaning procedure. To do this, click on the Search Problem button, and after finding them, select the Fix item.