Greetings, dear friend! In today's article we will talk about how to disable Avast antivirus. More than 210 million people have enjoyed this free antivirus. Avast entered the Years for its ease of use, and for providing good protection for computers and mobile devices from viruses and malware. To be honest, although this antivirus is quite simple, I did not at all like the fact that it is not so easy to turn it off so that it does not interfere with the installation of programs or actions that may seem suspicious from its point of view. In general, as practice shows, many users face a problem and do not know how to disable Avast antivirus. Therefore, we will consider this in detail in this article and I hope no one will have any questions in the future.
How to disable Avast antivirus for a while
Very often there are cases when, when installing a new program or game on a computer, users are faced with the fact that the antivirus swears at the installed software and does not allow the process to complete. If you are sure that the installed software is safe, then safely disable the antivirus for a while to complete the installation. To do this, do the following:
Congratulations, the avast antivirus is temporarily disabled, as evidenced by the message in the main program window.
Note! In the antivirus settings menu there is such an item as "Mode" "No notifications / game" "". If you activate it, then the program will not distract you with various messages during games. Probably, the developers have implemented this function at the request of gamers!
How to disable Avast in settings
There is another way to disable your antivirus. In this case, you need to open the main program window and go to its settings.
To get into the settings, you need to do the following:
Note! The antivirus settings described in this paragraph are good in that the user, at his discretion, can disable any of the computer protection modules separately.
If you did not know earlier how to disable Avast antivirus, then as you can see, there is nothing complicated here. There are times when the antivirus does not want to be turned off by the methods described above. In this case, we will resort to more drastic measures, which I will tell you about in the paragraph below.
How to disable Avast antivirus using the operating system
If, for some reason, Avast antivirus does not want to turn off its modules, then I propose to radically solve the problem by disabling its service in the Windows settings. To do this, open the Task Manager by pressing the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
In the task manager, go to the "Services" tab and look for the name of the service "Avast! Antivirus ". Next, right-click on it and select "Stop service" in the drop-down menu. 
After that, a message will appear asking for confirmation of your actions. In general, as you can see, everything is quite simple and straightforward.
How to enable Avast.
Above, we looked at how to disable Avast antivirus in different ways. Let's now figure out how to turn its protection back on. In principle, there shouldn't be any problems here. To enable all protection modules of the program, just right-click on the program icon in the system tray. Select "Manage Avast Screens" and in the drop-down menu click on "Turn on all screens".
After that, the program will launch all the necessary modules into operation. 
If for some reason protection does not turn on, try restarting your computer. Typically, this action will solve problems 90% of the time.
Let's summarize.
In today's small note, we have examined in detail how to disable Avast antivirus. By and large, no one should have problems with antivirus settings. After all, the program interface is quite simple and straightforward, but everywhere there are exceptions to the rules and sometimes many users have insurmountable difficulties, which this instruction should dispel.
Antivirus Avast! one of the most demandedtoday. The question arises, how to renew the license for its use. Let's see several options for solving this problem:
Extending the trial period by manually replacing the license files with newer ones:
Avast! Pro Antivirus, Internet Security 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11 Premier 9,10,11
For Windows XP
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Disable self-defense and replace the license file at
2. For avast!5: "C: / D o cuments and Settings / All Users / Application Data / Alwil Software / Avast5?
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For avast! 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: "C: / Dabout cuments and Settings / All Users / Application Data / AVAST Software / Avast "
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For Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
1. Disable self-defense and replace the license file at
2. For avast! 5: "C: / ProgramData / Alwil Software / Avast5"
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For avast! 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11: "C: / ProgramData / AVAST Software / Avast"
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Enable self-defense module avast!
Avast! Free Antivirus 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
1. Click on the tray icon, then select "Subscription Information"
2. Click on the "Enter activation code" button in the middle of the screen on the right
3. Paste the key into the form field and click "ok"
How to disable Self-Defense Module Avast!
We open the program, go to the settings (in older versions and inAvast! 11 - above):
Go to the Troubleshooting tab:
Uncheck the box Enable self-defense moduleavast ! and click OK below. The screen will go out for a second and a window will appear in which you need to agree to disable self-protection. Now you need to replace the license file at the address, as indicated above. After replacement, turn on the Self-Defense Moduleavast ! there in the Settings or even easier on the main tab of the program:
You can check the status of your subscription and perform other activation actions from here: Settings - Subscription
The second option to replace the trial licenseavast ! using Avast Infinity 3.0. The program is available on our website. (Latest version from 08.06.2016)
Extension of the trial period by automatically installing Avast! using the program Avast Infinity Free 3.0:
We launch the program and see: it means that we forgot to disable the self-defense module (see above), disable
Now we see: dates can be different
Push Refresh and go to the site to download the new version. First, the loader is downloaded (instructions for downloading are on the site), then we launch it and uncheck the boxes in the window that appears, as shown in the figure. We do not need extra programs.
There was such a problem: if you download a file to the same folder where the loader is located and the loader was launched, then the file itself disappeared after downloading. Move the bootloader to another location and run (you can just try to rename the file while saving). If the bootloader itself is not removed, then close it through the Task Manager and it will disappear.
Open the folder, launch it, go to the Install licenses tab and select the required antivirus version:
We press the desired button and this window was highlighted for me:
For versionsAvast Infinity 2.6, 2.7 (earlier) was a little different:
If you forgot to disable Avast! Self-Defense Module, you will see a warning:
Disable self-defense as shown above and press retry. If you see such a window, then confirm that the program is installed correctly:
Everything. Now do not forget to enable Self-defense module and the license has been renewed from the specified date for a month.
License files for Avast! all versions for a month from 01/07/2019:
+ key for avast Free 5-11 until 2098, as well as a key for
Avast Cleanup
Attention! If the keys do not fit, then this new information may help:
Changes have been made, now the license file needs to be changed in 2 folders:
1.C: \\ ProgramData \\ AVAST Software \\ Avast
2. C: \\ ProgramData \\ AVAST Software \\ Subscriptions
Installing a permanent license file:
Now let's see how to install a permanent license file. First, of course, you need to buy or download it. And then it's very simple - double-click on the file of the version of Avast you need! and, if the license file is valid, then we see the window:
or this:
Click "Yes" or the "Activate" button and that's it, the license is installed!
If you need permanent license files, write to your personal messages or email [email protected]
Download license files for Avast! Premier + Avast Infinity Free 3.2 (5.23 Mb):
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Many users face a problem when uninstalling Avast antivirus from a computer, in this regard, we decided to write detailed instructions on how to remove Avast antivirus from a computer completely and correctly. Many users who have installed Avast to protect their PC from malicious software eventually have to abandon its functionality for a number of reasons.
You won't be able to get rid of the antivirus program just like that, the developers have provided for attempts to disable and even remove their product by malware and inexperienced users. Let's delve deeper into the topic and get acquainted with all the ways to safely and correctly uninstall an application in any Windows operating system, starting with the "seven".
Why it is important to get rid of Avast correctly
The main reason why users want to completely remove Avast from their computer is to replace the defender with a similar program, possibly more powerful. The fact is that the remains of the application can prevent the installation of other programs to ensure your computer with an adequate level of security.
For example, Avast residual files do not allow installing Kaspersky Anti-Virus, giving an error, informing that another anti-virus protection is installed.
We will look at how to remove Avast from a computer running Windows 7 completely, for Windows 8 (there are some features, we will talk about them later) and Windows 10, the process will look the same.
Preparing to uninstall - Disabling Self-Defense
Before you can remove Avast antivirus from your computer, you should disable the Self-Defense Module (SD). It was created to resist advanced viruses that can do this in an automatic mode by disabling and uninstalling critical components and editing entries in the system registry.
Because of this function, which increases the degree of protection of the program, many users cannot uninstall Avast from Windows 7 - 10. Let's talk about how to disable self-defense of the antivirus application before uninstalling it.
1 Expand the user interface via the program launch shortcut or the context menu of the tray icon (near the clock).
2 Click "Settings" bottom left.
Figure: 1 - Call the "Settings" program
3 Go to the tab "Trouble-shooting".
Figure: 2 - Go to the "Troubleshooting" tab
4 Uncheck the box next to the option "Enable self-defense module".
Figure: 3 - Disable self-protection
5 We read the notification that appears, which says that when the self-defense function is disabled, the risk of infection of the PC increases, and click "OK".
Figure: 4 - Save the settings
Self-defense is disabled, now you can uninstall the program using the standard Avast uninstaller, special programs or utilities to uninstall Avast.
Uninstalling antivirus using standard Windows tools
The developers did not provide shortcuts for uninstalling Avast using the utility built into the installer in Start, so the element will help us to demolish an unnecessary security tool "Control panels"which is called "Programs and Features".
1 Open the "Control Panel" and call this component if the icons are rendered as large icons.
Figure: 5 - Calling the Control Panel item
If they are grouped, click "Removing a program".
Figure: 6 - Alternative method
2 In the list of installed applications, select Avast Free Antivirus or Premier, right-click on the icon and select "Delete"... Or select a program from the list and click "Delete" from above.
Figure: 7 - Uninstalling Avast
3 The next step is waiting. The installer makes all the preparations, after which you can remove Avast from your computer.
4 When the window for installing and solving problems with the distribution of Avast of your version starts, in it select "Delete".
Figure: 8 - Click "Delete"
5 The waiting process will be delayed, as the program is uninstalled much longer than it was installed. We are gaining patience.
Figure: 9 - Removal process
Be sure to restart your PC. After restarting your computer, Avast will be completely erased from your system.
We use third-party uninstaller
Usually this method does a good job of getting rid of all the defender components. But it also has disadvantages. The brightest of them:
- some files concerning Avast remain on the disk;
- not all registry keys are removed.
To demolish the Avast Software folder in Program Files and all entries in the system registry, you must resort to using third-party applications. First, we will consider how to remove the antivirus if it is not removed, with all the residual data through CCleaner and Revo Uninstaller, and then using a utility created by the antivirus developers themselves.
Using an example, we will show you how to remove free Avast Premier (Free), the instructions for getting rid of Internet Security will be similar.
It is better to download all offered products from the official sites. We provide download links from developer sites to avoid other problems.
ADVICE. Try to download software from trusted sources and official software sites. Thus, you protect yourself from virus infections and the installation of third-party software, without your consent.
CCleaner
The procedure for removing Avast antivirus in CCleaner is not much different from the process of erasing it using the Windows 7, Windows 8 and 10 operating system.
2 Run the utility to remove garbage and software from the computer and go to the section "Service".
Figure: 10 - CCleaner interface
Figure: 11 - Removing Avast
IMPORTANT! Do not click "Delete" under any circumstances. This function will erase the registry key that contains information about uninstalling the selected object.
Figure: 12 - Confirmation
4 In the installation window, we do what in the first instruction, starting from the 4th step.
5 When finished, go to the tab "Registry" and press "Search" problems.
Figure: 13 - Cleaning the registry
CCleaner will find and erase all registry keys related to Avast.
6 Click "Fix marked" and close the program.
Figure: 14 - Removing garbage from the registry
Revo Uninstaller
Let's touch on another great way to remove Avast antivirus.
1 Download and install Revo Uninstaller from the official website of the program:
2 In the program, select our object and call the command through the context menu "Delete"... You can also use the Delete button at the top, on the program panel.
Figure: 15 - Uninstalling Avast via Revo Uninstaller
3 The built-in uninstaller will start. We do everything in the first instruction, starting from the 4th iteration.
Better not to change anything, leaving "Moderate" search for keys.
Figure: 16 - A way to find garbage
5 We mark all the sections and erase them from the registry by pressing the button "Further".
Figure: 17 - Get rid of the remaining keys
6 A list of remaining files will be loaded. Also click "Delete" and close the Uninstaller with the button "Done".
Figure: 18 - Erase the folders that the uninstaller could not remove
System files are not affected, rest assured, only the files of the program to be removed.
AvastClear
Now let's consider another option, using the official Avast removal utility, you can download it from the official website:
1 By right-clicking, call the context menu, where we click "Run with administrator rights".
Figure: 19 - Run with elevated privileges
2 We agree to restart the PC in safe mode.
Figure: 20 - Click "Yes"
NOTE. This antivirus program is not designed for Windows 8 and constantly conflicts with it: after turning on the system and launching the antivirus, the OS hangs tightly, and many users cannot get rid of the application.
In such cases, you need to start in safe mode, and carry out the procedure in any of the ways shown, but it is preferable to use the AvastClear utility.
Safe Mode in Windows 8 starts as follows:1 Reboot the PC and immediately clamp the key combination Shift + F8.
2 In the window that appears, select "Diagnostics".
Figure: 24 - Specify directories and remove the program
6 We are waiting for the completion of the process and close the window with the button "To restart a computer" to complete the uninstall procedure.
The utility is the best tool that allows you to safely and completely remove Avast in Windows 7 - 10.
Remove Avast from PC - Easy!
We have considered how to properly remove Avast antivirus to install another application in Windows 7 and 10, or simply get rid of it. We also drew attention to the intricacies of the process in Windows 8 and showed how to do this using the operating system and third-party utilities, including the specially created AvastClear.
We considered how to clean the registry from the garbage remaining in the process of uninstalling the antivirus. We hope the information was helpful.
Thematic video:
The new technology in Free Avast Antivirus Nitro not only protects your personal data but also prevents malware from entering your computer and other devices connected to your home network. Sometimes the Free Avast Nitro antivirus technology does not allow installing any program on the computer, defining it as a virus, in which case it will be necessary to disable the antivirus for a while. To disable Avast for a while, you will first need to disable Avast self-defense. To disable the Avast self-defense module, you need to go to the Avast Free Antivirus settings, and for this click the gear which is located in the right corner of the antivirus interface.
Avast setting opens by clicking on the gear
In the settings, go to the Troubleshooting tab and uncheck the Enable Avast Self-Defense Module on it. By clicking OK, Avast Self-Defense will be disabled immediately.
You can disable Avast self-defense in the settings When Avast self-defense is disabled, it will be possible to temporarily disable the Avast antivirus, and for this you need to hover the cursor in the tray over the antivirus icon and press the right mouse button.
Through the taskbar, you can disable Avast for a while A context menu will open in which you will first need to select Manage Avast screens and then select one of the modes offered to you to disable Avast antivirus. The following modes will be offered:
Antivirus detects some files, such as crackers, as viruses and sends them to quarantine. You can find quarantine in Avast in two ways: through the taskbar and through the interface.
Where in Avast quarantine can be viewed in the tray To view the quarantine in Avast through the taskbar, you will need to move the cursor in the tray to the antivirus icon and press the right mouse button. A context menu will open in which you will need to select the Quarantine item and click on it with the left mouse button.
To find out in Avast where quarantine you need to go to virus scanning To find out where the quarantine is in Avast through the interface, you need to click Scan and select Scan for viruses in the menu that appears.
Where is the Avast quarantine A window will open in which you can start scanning your computer. In this window, at the very bottom, there is a Quarantine button by clicking on which Avast quarantine files will open.
You can restore a file deleted by Avast through quarantine If you need files in Avast quarantine, you can restore them from quarantine using Avast and instruct you not to delete these files. To return a file to its place in Avast from quarantine, you need to open the quarantine in Avast where the deleted file is located, move the cursor over it and press the right mouse button. A context menu will open in which you will need to select the Restore and add to exclusions item. After that, the file will add Avast to the exclusions and instantly restore it to the same folder from which it was deleted.
If you need to add a folder to exclusions in Avast, then in the quarantine you will need to right-click and select Add, and then select the desired file or folder in the window that opens.
Avast antivirus has long been popular among users due to the fact that it is free and provides a decent level of computer protection, comparable to that of other leading antivirus programs. Unfortunately, when using it, situations often arise when its self-defense module must be disabled. This may be due to the installation of a game or an application, or simply to speed up the computer. How to disable Avast during the installation of a program or game in quick ways will be discussed in this article.
How to turn off Avast in three steps
So let's get started. To quickly disable the antivirus for a while, you need to hover over its icon in the notification area and right-click on it. This will open the context menu, where you need to click on "Manage Avast screens" and select the required time interval for suspending the protective functions of the program.
After that, you will need to confirm this action.
note: the menu contains the item "No notification / game mode". Activating it allows you to block the output of all kinds of antivirus messages on top of the game. Thus, without distracting the user from the gameplay.
How to disable Avast from the user interface
To do this, you must open the program itself, where all its settings are present. This can be done by clicking on its shortcut on the desktop, or by selecting "Open Avast User Interface" following the steps described above.
The advantages of this method are that it is possible to disable an individual specific module, and not all protection means at once, as it happens in the first method.
note: If disabling Avast is necessary during the installation of the program or any game, then you can make a number of settings to add allegedly suspicious files of running applications to. Thus, you do not have to leave your computer unprotected from other external threats.
Open the program and click on the settings icon.
To speed up the work or install the program, we are interested in the "File system screen" protection module. It is he who is responsible for checking all launched files and programs. To disable it for a certain time, you must click on the white field in the right area of \u200b\u200bthe "Enable / Disable" button, as shown in the screenshot below.
Having selected the time interval for disabling protection, you will also be asked to confirm this action.
Both described methods of how to disable Avast antivirus are equally applicable both on Windows 7 and on Windows 8 and 10. On all three listed operating systems, the program interface is the same.
How to disable Avast antivirus using Windows
In principle, the first two methods are more than enough, provided that the program works properly. Otherwise, Avast can be shut down forcibly by using the operating system tools.
To forcibly disable Avast in Windows 7, you need to open the task manager. This is done by simultaneously pressing the "Ctrl + Alt + Delete" keys. Next, go to the "Services" tab and find its working service "avast! Antivirus". Click on it with the right mouse button and select "Stop service".
After the performed actions, the program will ask you to confirm the disabling of its protection modules.
In Windows 8 and Windows 10, forcibly disabling the antivirus is identical and is performed according to the same principle, through the device manager. Disabling the service in these operating systems is available in the "Processes" tab. Find the "avast! Service (32 bit)" workflow. Next, we open the hidden service and, by right-clicking on it, stop it.
Enabling Avast protection modules
Since we have considered how to disable Avast antivirus for a certain time, it will not be superfluous to consider the reverse process, the process of enabling it. Here, as you may have guessed, everything is simple.
To do this, again, hover the cursor over the changed program icon in the notification area, signaling the complete or partial disabling of self-protection and actions we are already familiar with, call the context menu, in which we select the "Enable all screens" item.
That's all. We hope that the answer to the question you are interested in was given an exhaustive one.