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Uninstalling Avast Premium Security

 
If you have a paid Avast Premium Security subscription, uninstalling the application does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling your subscription, refer to the following article: Canceling an Avast subscription - Frequently Asked Questions.

Uninstall Avast Premium Security

To uninstall Avast Premium Security from Windows, select the relevant tab below according to your Windows version.

Uninstall via Start menu

After you complete the steps below, your PC will no longer be protected by Avast Premium Security against malware and other threats.
  1. Right-click the Windows Start icon, then select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
  2. Ensure that Apps is selected in the left panel, then click ⋮ (three dots) next to Avast Premium Security and select Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. When the Avast Premium Security Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  5. Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
  6. Select Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast Premium Security.
  7. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast Premium Security from your PC.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation..
  1. Right-click the Windows Start icon, then select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
  2. Ensure that Apps & features is selected in the left panel, then click Avast Premium Security, and select Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. When the Avast Premium Security Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  5. Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
  6. Select Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast Premium Security.
  7. Wait while setup uninstalls Avast Premium Security from your PC.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation..
  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X key simultaneously.
  2. Select Programs and Features from the menu that appears.
  3. Right-click Avast Premium Security, then select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
  4. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  5. When the Avast Premium Security Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  6. Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
  7. Select Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast Premium Security.
  8. Wait while setup uninstalls Avast Premium Security from your PC.
  9. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation..
  1. Click the Windows Start icon, then select Control Panel.
  2. Follow option A or option B below according to your view:
    • Option A (Default category view): Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
    • Option B (Large/small icons view): Click Programs and Features.
  3. Right-click Avast Premium Security, then select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
  4. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  5. When the Avast Premium Security Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  6. Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
  7. Select Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast Premium Security.
  8. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast Premium Security from your PC.
  9. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation..

Avast Premium Security is now uninstalled from your PC. If you were unable to uninstall Avast Premium Security by following the steps above, refer to the Uninstall Tool section below.

Uninstall via Uninstall Tool

If you experience issues trying to uninstall Avast Premium Security via the Start menu, we recommend using the Avast Uninstall Tool to completely delete all Avast Premium Security files from your PC while Windows runs in Safe Mode.

For instructions, refer to the following article: Using the Avast Uninstall Tool.

Troubleshoot without uninstalling

If you are experiencing problems with Avast Premium Security, we recommend trying the following options before uninstalling:

  • Update: We regularly release updates to the application and virus definitions that include new features and bug fixes. Ensuring Avast Premium Security is up-to-date can resolve any issues you may be experiencing. For instructions to update Avast Premium Security, refer to the following article: Updating Avast Antivirus.
  • Repair: If some features are not behaving correctly, or a scan gets stuck while in progress, we recommend trying to repair Avast Premium Security rather than uninstalling the application. Repairing Avast Premium Security is also recommended if an application update fails. For instructions to repair Avast Premium Security, refer to the following article: Repairing Avast Antivirus.
  • Disable: Sometimes the protection features in Avast Premium Security may block a website you want to access, or incorrectly mark a file as malicious. You can adjust shield settings and scan behavior to stop these situations from occuring, or temporarily disable Firewall or Avast Premium Security. For more information, refer to the following articles:
    • Adjusting settings for Avast Antivirus Core Shields
    • Adjusting settings for Avast Virus Scans
    • Excluding certain files or websites from scanning in Avast Antivirus
    • Temporarily disabling Firewall
    • Temporarily disabling antivirus protection

Reinstall Avast Premium Security

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

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

After you complete the steps below, your Mac will no longer be protected by Avast Premium Security against malware and other threats.
  1. Open Avast Premium Security, then click Avast Premium Security in the Apple menu bar and select Uninstall Avast Premium Security.
  2. When the Avast Premium 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 Premium 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.
After you complete the steps below, your Mac will no longer be protected by Avast Premium Security against malware and other threats.
  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 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium Security is now uninstalled from your Mac.

Troubleshoot without uninstalling

If you are experiencing problems with Avast Premium Security, we recommend referring to the following information before uninstalling: Troubleshooting common issues with Avast Premium Security.

Reinstall Avast Premium Security

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

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Updated on: 02/06/2022

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