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HOW TO GET RID OF AVAST SECURE BROWSER AND ANY OTHER FILES

Anonymous
2019-02-26T02:24:14+00:00

I actually installed AVAST ANTI VIRUS in my laptop. And now, I want to uninstall it because I notice that Windows Defender is actually enough to protect my laptop. I already removed the program of AVAST in control panel, I uninstalled it in settings, I deleted the files in documents. BUT STILL IT'S IN THERE! HOW CAN I GET RID OF THIS CRAP!

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-02-26T03:09:11+00:00

    Hi Aira. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 9 year Windows MVP and Independent Advisor, here to help you.

    Try running Avast Clear from Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode accessed by one of these methods: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

    Avast Clear here: http://www.avast.com/en-us/uninstall-utility

    Then make sure Defender turns on in Security Center:

    http://www.thewindowsclub.com/unable-to-turn-on...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  2. Sumit D - IA 167K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-02-26T02:29:37+00:00

    Hi Aira,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    Via https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/Secure-...

    To uninstall Avast Secure Browser, follow the steps below according to your version of Windows:

    Your operating system:

    Close all Avast Secure Browser windows and tabs on your PC.

    Click the Windows Start Menu, then click the gear icon to go to Settings.

    Click System, then select Apps & Features from the left-side menu.

    Find and click Avast Secure Browser, then click Uninstall.

    Tick the box next to Also delete your browsing data to delete your profile information, such as bookmarks and history.

    Click Uninstall.

    For details, read the following article:

    Uninstalling Avast Secure Browser

    https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/30

    Let us know if you need any other help.

    Disclaimer:

    This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do more harm than good sometimes.

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