Windows 10: _avast_ folder keeps reappearing in Windows\temp folder after deletion

Many years ago I had the free AVAST anti-virus software but I removed it and went back to Windows Defender. I use the latest version of Windows 10 as my PC is not upgradable to Windows 11. In the past have downloaded free software like CC Cleaner which came with Avast which I mistakenly installed but I quickly uninstalled Avast. Every few weeks I go into the Windows Temp folder to manually delete files and folders there. Some are stubborn and I resort to force deleting them with free unlocker software. Yesterday I found the _avast_ folder in the Windows Temp folder. I can't open the _avast_ f

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Trouble deleting a folder

Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

*Confused

Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well hwell:

 

Why is there an _avast_ folder on my temp director?

I can't remember when it started, but multiple times everyday there is an _avast_ folder created in my temp directory. No where on my system is there avast installed - no service - no app. Does anyone know why this happens? Running Windows 11 latest build on an HP desktop. Thanks.

 

about temp folder

Hi Hector,

The temp folder provides work space for programs. Yes they can be deleted. We suggest that you follow the steps provided by Sangeeta Sarkar on how to delete Temp files on this

link. You may also type in the search box Disk Cleanup and hit enter. It will evaluate your disk and give you a list of folders sizes that can be deleted.

Keep us updated on the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Regards.