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Uninstalling Avast SecureLine VPN

 
If you have a paid Avast SecureLine VPN 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 - FAQs.

Uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN

To uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN from a Windows device, select the relevant tab below according to your Windows version.

Uninstall via Start menu

  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 SecureLine VPN and select Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. When the Avast SecureLine VPN setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  5. Click Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN.
  6. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast SecureLine VPN from your PC.
  7. When the confirmation message appears, click Done, or if prompted, 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 SecureLine VPN, and select Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. When the Avast SecureLine VPN setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  5. Click Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN.
  6. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast SecureLine VPN from your PC.
  7. When the confirmation message appears, click Done, or if prompted, 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 SecureLine VPN, 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 SecureLine VPN setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  6. Click Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN.
  7. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast SecureLine VPN from your PC.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Done, or if prompted, 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 SecureLine VPN, 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 SecureLine VPN setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  6. Click Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN.
  7. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast SecureLine VPN from your PC.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Done, or if prompted, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation.

Avast SecureLine VPN is now uninstalled from your PC.

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

Uninstall via Apple menu

  1. Open Avast SecureLine VPN, then click Avast SecureLine VPN in the Apple menu bar and select Uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN.
  2. When the Avast SecureLine VPN uninstaller window appears, click Uninstall.
  3. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, then click OK.
  4. Wait while the uninstaller removes Avast SecureLine VPN 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 Quit.

Avast SecureLine VPN is now uninstalled from your Mac.

To uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN from Android, follow the steps below according to your preferred method:

  • Uninstall via Google Play Store
  • Uninstall via device settings

Uninstall via Google Play Store

  1. On the Home screen of your device, tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play Store.
  2. In the search bar, type Avast SecureLine VPN, then select Avast SecureLine VPN from the search results.
  3. Tap Uninstall, then Uninstall again to confirm uninstallation.

Avast SecureLine VPN is now uninstalled from your device.

Uninstall via device settings

These steps may differ slightly depending on your device model, Android version, and vendor customizations.
  1. Open your device Settings and go to Apps.
  2. Select Avast SecureLine.
  3. Tap Uninstall, then tap OK to confirm uninstallation.

Avast SecureLine VPN is now uninstalled from your device.

To uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN from iOS, select the relevant tab below according to your iOS version:

Uninstall via Home screen

  1. On the Home screen of your device, touch and hold the SecureLine icon, then select Remove App from the menu that appears.
  2. Select Delete App to remove Avast SecureLine VPN.
  3. Select Delete to remove all of your app data and confirm uninstallation.
  1. On the Home screen of your device, touch and hold the SecureLine icon until it starts to wiggle.
  2. Tap the small x that appears in the top-left corner of the icon.
  3. Select Delete to confirm uninstallation.

Avast SecureLine VPN is now uninstalled from your device.

Reinstall Avast SecureLine VPN

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

  • Installing Avast SecureLine VPN
  • Installing Avast SecureLine VPN
  • Installing Avast SecureLine VPN
  • Installing Avast SecureLine VPN

Troubleshoot without uninstalling

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

  • Troubleshooting common issues with Avast SecureLine VPN
  • Troubleshooting for sending emails when connected via Avast SecureLine VPN
  • Troubleshooting the "We've got something" error in Avast SecureLine VPN for Mac
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 5.x for Windows
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 4.x for Mac
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for Android
  • Avast SecureLine VPN 6.x for iOS
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
     
  • Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
  • Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
  • Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
  • Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
     
  • Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow, API 23) or later
     
  • Apple iOS 14.0 or later


Updated on: 02/06/2022

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