Can someone help me remove this so-called 'antivirus'?

Question

Theres a 'antivirus' called Avast. It keeps preventing me from uninstalling it, ive tried app uninstallers but they've said its a system file. And its also saying theres a password i have to put in JUST to uninstall it, this is bs to me. Can i get some help? This app is pissing me off. After i try to say yes, it pauses my entire screen and there's only a box saying 'insert your password to continue.' And i didn't even add a password.

Answer 1

Hello!

My name is David N., and I am a Windows fan who assists others with issues in this community. I will be happy to assist you with your issue.

The password protection for uninstalling Avast is part of the Avast product rather than a Microsoft product. This forum is for Microsoft products, and so we can offer limited assistance.

However, I have found two webpages that explain methods to do this:

https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility#pc

Follow the instructions to "Uninstall Avast using Command Prompt". Start with the tip at the bottom to disable the password protection.

https://support.avast.com/en-ww/article/10/#art...

This is the webpage for their Avast uninstaller tool. The instructions here should allow you to uninstall the product by booting into Safe Mode and using their tool to get around the password protection.

I hope this helps! Please let me know if this resolves your issue or if you require additional assistance.

Regards,

David N.

Answer 2

Thank you! I haven't tried it yet, but i will right now. Hope this works!