Change the message on start up.How do you change it?

[Denv12]

Hi. When I start up my computer,it says "protected by Avast".Its possible that this was there after I first instaled avast a few days after buying and using my computer.This computer had nortons internet security 2012 ipre installed when I bought it in June 2012.

I added these after I bought it:
1))avg free standalone linkscanner
2)avast free anti virus.

I let nortons run out then installed zonealarm free firewall antivirus.
I also had to uninstall avast back then too.

I decided that I wanted to go back to Nortons/avg linkscanner/avast so I uninstalled zonealarm (even though it was quite good-just preferred nortons)then installed nortons then avg linkscanner and tried to reinstall avast.I just left it with nortons and avast.

Can someone give me step by step instructions to remove "protected by avast"?

Thanks.

Have a Merry Christmas!

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Seven Forums Danv12. You should run only one AV program at a time, either Avast or Norton. Use the removal tool for whichever you do not use:

Norton Removal Tool

Avast! Uninstall Utility

To disable the Avast message at boot:

Open Avast> Click on Settings at top right> Basic tab> Appearance> Uncheck Show welcome message on Windows boot screen (Windows 7 only)> OK



That should do it

A Guy

 

[Denv12]

Reply...

Hi Thanks for your reply.

I currently dont have avast installed on my pc.I uninstalled it about August this year.It still shows that its protected by avast even though its not even on there.

 

[A Guy]

I was editing my post, check it again

A Guy

 

[Denv12]

As I said before Avast isnt listed there at all.Its not showing anywhere.

I'll keep nortons.

 

[A Guy]

But Avast no doubt still has some leftovers on your system, hence the welcome screen. Try running the Avast uninstaller. You might also see if the free Revo Uninstaller will find the Avast leftovers if the uninstaller does not. A Guy

 

[rajdeepak singh]

you can change the start up message by using regedit in start menu type regedit.exe and open it.
navgate to this key

"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Policies\System"
click on system and you will see right hand panel a set of keys.
double click "legalnoticecaption" and in the data value put your desired cation if avast is using this you may see avast's data.
after that double click "legalnoticetext"
put the text you desire their.
If avast message is present delete it and type yours and if you want no message delete the data value of both and leave it blank and save t ,restart to check it.
Hope this works for you.

 

[rajdeepak singh]

Also check this if it doesn't fix it
"http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/126315-welcome-log-text-message-change.html"

 

[Denv12]

Re:how do you change it....

I installed revo.It wasnt listed on there and I also have iobit uninstaller and its not in there either.
I followed your other instruction and most of the suggestions you made werent in there.

As I dont have avast anywhere on my computer I do just want to edit it where it says "protected by avast" or just so I can leave either make it it blank,maybe disable it altogether.

Thanks for your help.

 

[rajdeepak singh]

can you post a screen shot , photo by camera is just fine i just want see where it appears.

 

[A Guy]

If the Avast unisnstaller does not remove it, I'm afraid I am at a loss. It will be difficult to determine where the message is located. Short of uninstalling Norton with their removal tool, reinstalling Avast, and making sure the welcome is disabled, uninstalling avast with their removal tool, and finally reinstalling Norton. I'm assuming rajdeepak singh's suggestion did not help as well...I was unfamiliar with that. A Guy

 

[Denv12]

Photo as requested in one of your replies......

This is taken with a mobile phone(cell phone):

As windows 7 boots up you will see it.

All I want to do is either delete it,edit it to say something else or just disable it.I dont need to install avast as I'm running nortons.

Thank you.

This topic is now closed.

 

[A Guy]

I understand you want to use Norton. Your choice if you want to close the topic, but someone may have another suggestion for you. I wasn't suggesting you keep Avast, only install it again to make sure you completely uninstall it this time. Good luck. A Guy

 

[Denv12]

Avast message still on screen during boot up.

Thanks for your help.I understand what you mean.

As this problem is just a matter of words on the boot up screen it would be easier to delete,edit or disable it.Avast has been uninstalled despite then I not only tried to reinstall it but also tried the avast removal tool too.and,that didnt install either.For what its worth its just not going to change.I wont devote anymore time to avast.Even though I wanted Nortons with it, it would have been nice if avast could have been installed.Not now.If thats the effort to get nowhere its not worth it.

I tried various anti virus programs over the last 6 months and I ended up going back to nortons.It came already installed on the computer.In hindsight I should have left it that way.

If anyone knows how to go into the settings for the boot up screen please post your instructions here just in case there are others experiencing the same problems.

Thank you for all your help.

 

[marsmimar]

If you feel comfortable editing the registry:

1. In the start menu search box type regedit and click Enter
2. The "Registry Editor" dialog box opens
3. Click on Computer to highlight it
4. Click Ctrl+F to open a "Find" dialog box
5. Type in avast and make sure the three boxes are checked (Keys, Values, Data)
6. Click the Find Next button

The registry will be searched for avast. If found, the scan will stop and you can determine if the found item can be safely deleted by clicking the Del or Delete button on keyboard, and answering Yes to the prompt. Once deleted, click F3 top row of keyboard and search will resume. Continue deleting all references to avast. When scan is finished you could run it a second time just in case something was missed or close it out. This may get rid of the unwelcome message.

   Warning

Use caution. The search could also find similar entries such as "a vast ocean" (just as an example.)

 

[rajdeepak singh]

This is taken with a mobile phone(cell phone):

As windows 7 boots up you will see it.

All I want to do is either delete it,edit it to say something else or just disable it.I dont need to install avast as I'm running nortons.

Thank you.

This topic is now closed.

Hey i think i have found a method to change it,use
Windows 7 Boot Updater



goto link

"http://www.askvg.com/change-windows-7-boot-screen-using-windows-7-boot-updater/"


download from here
"http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/#Download"
I have personally not tried it and recommend you read the instructions carefully and create system backup just in case.
Also before using the software try running "sfc /scannow" in a administrative command prompt.
Tell me if it works.

 

[A Guy]

I had used the Boot Updater to change my boot screen, and chose no text, so this is a good suggestion rajdeepak singh

Make sure to print out the instructions under HOW TO RESTORE just in case. I also made complete system images before I did it. Good luck. A Guy