Windows 10: accidentally downloaded AVAST and Add/remove will not remove it. HOW TO?

How to remove downloaded program "AVAST"

Add/Remove program will not allow removal. Do not want the program!

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Avast removal

Hi Folks
I have a Dell laptop here from which I'm struggling to remove Avast Free.
I downloaded and ran the Avast Removal tool which tells me I've succesfully removed Avast.
However, if I do a search I find numerous Avast files still on the C: - 36 files in the C:\Windows\WinSxS folder.
Can I just delete these or ignore them?

 

Best way to remove problem Malware

Hi There,

I am trying to remove a bundle of Malware without success.

There is a bundle of listed programs which I try to uninstall through the typical Control Panel effort, but they remain listed there:

Buenosearch Toolbar
MyPC Backup
PC Performer
Speed Test 127
UnknownFile

I was looking at this weblink which provides a 5 step process for Buenosearch alone:
Remove Bueno Search (Removal Guide)

Not sure how much certain guides can be trusted. One of the first things I read was to download Revo Uninstaller, and I've not heard of it so I'm not sure if it's trustworthy..........

 

avast anti-virus

As already mentioned by Bruce:

Avast might have been bundled with a CCleaner update/download....

Suggestion to uninstall Avast and also use their respective removal tool from this

List of anti-malware product removal tools

In addition suggestion to read:
Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.