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Uninstalling Avast Security from Mac

Mac

 

Moving Avast Security to the Trash or using Clean My Mac does not fully uninstall the application. We recommend following the steps below.

To uninstall Avast Security, follow the steps below according to your preferred method:

  1. Open Avast Security, then click Avast Security in the Apple menu bar and select Uninstall Avast Security.
  2. When the Avast Security Uninstaller window appears, click Continue.
  3. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click Install Helper.
  4. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast Security from your Mac.
  5. If prompted, enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click OK.
  6. When the confirmation message appears, click Finish, or optionally click Continue to complete the customer survey.
  1. In your Dock, click the Finder icon.
  2. Select Applications ▸ Avast Security Uninstaller.

    If you do not see Applications in your Finder menu, select Go ▸ Applications in the Apple menu bar at the top of your screen.

  3. When the Avast Security uninstaller window appears, click Continue.
  4. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click Install Helper.
  5. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast Security from your Mac.
  6. If prompted, enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click OK.
  7. When the confirmation message appears, click Finish, or optionally click Continue to complete the customer survey.

Avast Security is now uninstalled from your Mac.

Reinstall Avast Security

If you need to reinstall Avast Security, refer to the following article for installation instructions:

Troubleshoot without uninstalling

If you are experiencing problems with Avast Security, we recommend referring to the following information before uninstalling:

DocID: uninstall-mac-securityLast modified: 07/27/2026

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