
In our tests, we still found some leftover junk so search for Avast in File Explorer if you want to get everything. While uninstalling Avast from Safe Mode might do the trick, running AvastClear is still recommended because of the number of files, folders, and registry entries left behind. Avast should now be gone, and Window Defender will take over for your security needs. How to Remove Avast Antivirus 1) Click on Start, Control Panel 2) Open Add/Remove Programs 3) Find Avast in the Programs list and highlight it 4) Click.

Click on the green Uninstall button.ĪvastClear will now remove Avast and offer to reboot to complete the uninstall. The uninstallation will continue and should have detected your installation location and which version of Avast you have installed. Select Yes and wait for your computer to reboot. AvastClear will offer to reboot your computer into Safe Mode. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus. When the Avast Free Antivirus Setup window appears, click Uninstall. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes. The app is portable and simple to use for any skill level.ĭouble-click on avastclear.exe that you downloaded. Ensure that Apps is selected in the left panel, then click (three dots) next to Avast Free Antivirus and select Uninstall.

Start by downloading AvastClear (direct link) or from MajorGeeks should that link go bad. TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicks
