Step 1: New Anti-virus program to download
Before you remove Avast from your System, you should pre-download a new Anti-virus Software. So do not leave your Computer unprotected in the Internet. The following free programs provide a good Alternative to Avast is:
- 360 Total Security
- AVG Anti-Virus Free 2016
- Avira AntiVir 2016
- Comodo Internet Security
- BitDefender Antivirus Free Edtion
Step 2: Avast using Windows uninstall
Anti-virus programs interfere with compared to other Software in the System. Thus, some of the data remain on the System after Installation. As an alternative to the Standard Uninstallation you can install Avast as follows to completely remove.
- For best results, you should previously start Windows in safe mode.
- Download now the Tool Avast Clear down and start it without Installation.
- Select below the product you have installed and click on the "Uninstall"Button.
- Avast uninstalled now of alone. For security reasons, you should separate by now, the connection to the Internet.
Avast Clear Avast uninstall
Step 3: a New Anti-virus program install
You now start the EXE-file of the new Anti-virus Software. After a successful Installation, you can restore the Internet connection and the program to the latest Version update.
Avast uninstalled, turns up the Windows Defender. In the next practical tip we will show you how to use the Windows Defender to turn it off again.
