Uninstall Avast!


  1. habb
    Posts : 38
    Windows 7 x64
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    Uninstall Avast!


    Windows 7.
    Whilst installing a one-year Kaspersky Internet Security disc I was warned that I should uninstall (free) Avast.
    Avast does not appear in the list of programmes available for uninstallation.
    How can I either turn it off or move it onto the 'Uninstall' list?
    Thanks for any help.
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    AV have components all over the place. Its best to use the uninstall tool. It should appear on the list mine does.
    Avast Uninstall Utility | Download aswClear for Avast Removal
    Be sure to start with a system restore points in case of problems
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  4. habb
    Posts : 38
    Windows 7 x64
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    Thanks - answers don't come much quicker than that!
    I will try it tomorrow morning, after finding out how to open in safe mode.
    I will 'give rep' 'with quote' but I will also have to find out what they mean.
    Thanks, I will report back.
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  6. Lady Fitzgerald
    Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    habb said:
    Thanks - answers don't come much quicker than that!
    I will try it tomorrow morning, after finding out how to open in safe mode.
    I will 'give rep' 'with quote' but I will also have to find out what they mean.
    Thanks, I will report back.
    I have the same question. Step #2 says "Start Windows in Safe Mode" but doesn't say how to do that (I hate it when people assume everyone knows every little thing when giving directions). So, how does one do it?
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  7. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    For your information and reading pleasure
    Safe Mode
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  8. andrew129260
    Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
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    Here is a tutorial on how to uninstall avast completely:

    Avast - Uninstall Completely
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  10. Lady Fitzgerald
    Posts : 9,600
    Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    Now why couldn't Avast given such simple instructions? Thanks, Andrew!
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