Remove the Avast antivirus program with the free Avastclear tool. This is the best way to delete all files and settings so that there is minimal residue on your hard drive after uninstallation.
It does not take more than a few minutes to download, run and uninstall Avast with Avastclear. It is also an official program from the same security company, so the risks are minimal and you do not have to worry about the influence of a third party.
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FAQ on removing Avast from Windows 10
It is very easy to use Avastclear. You just need basic knowledge of Windows 10 to uninstall Avast with Avastclear.
When we tested avastclear.exe with VirusTotal, we did not receive any warnings, which indicates that the tool is completely safe to run.
No, it is not a requirement, but a strong recommendation. Avastclear deletes all related files and settings securely and quickly to minimize any residues from the antivirus program.
Download the free Avastclear tool
Start by downloading Avastclear from the official website here. If you do not want to click on a direct link, you can do the following:
- Go to Google and search for Avastclear
- Click on the top option with the link heading “Uninstall Tool for Avast | Download aswClear to take… ”
- Click on the avastclear.exe-associated entry
When the browser has indicated that the download is complete, the tool is on the hard disk.
2. Selectable: Check if Avastclear is secure
You should always check executable files that are downloaded from the internet. Even if it’s a program that comes from a security company that makes antivirus software. It’s a good idea to never trust anyone and get it in the back marks, and with VirusTotal you can check the same file with about 40 different antivirus programs for free.
When we tested avastclear.exe, VirusTotal did not issue any warnings. This indicates to us that the file is safe to download and run. Here is a link to VirusTotal with our execution of the file.
3. Restart the computer in Safe Mode
For Avastclear to work properly, Windows 10 must be running in Safe Mode. The reason is that normal mode has loaded many system files and drivers that can be set for the tool you are running.
To start Windows 10 in Safe Mode:
- Press the Windows key + R
- Type msconfig in the search box> Press Enter
- In the System Configuration dialog box, select the System Startup tab
- Check the option “Safe start”
- Restart the computer
Wait for the computer to restart and Windows 10 to load in Safe Mode.
4. Run Avastclear from the hard disk
To run Avastclear, go to Windows Explorer and select the Downloads folder. Double-click the avastclear.exe executable file. Click the YES button when the UAC dialog box appears.
It is now extremely important that you check the two paths and select the correct version of Avast to be removed. The reason is that the selected folders are deleted regardless of what content is there.
Avastclear has preset default folders for the antivirus program. If you are absolutely sure that you have not selected another location, just select the correct version at the bottom and click “Uninstall”.
Wait for the process to complete and keep track of any dialog boxes that require your attention.
5. Restart the computer
When Avastclear indicates that the process is complete, restart your computer. Windows 10 will load in normal boot mode, so Safe Mode will NOT be used.
- Go to the Start menu> Click OFF / ON
- Select Restart
- Wait until Windows 10 reloads
Congratulations. You have uninstalled Avast. You can now activate Windows security software or install another third-party antivirus program.
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