Windows 10: Avast crippled my Startup

Discus and support Avast crippled my Startup in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I recently discovered Avart AV unknowingly pre-installed but inactive I exclusively use Windws Secuity - and Norton before that. I tried to Uninstall... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Peety_peet, Jun 14, 2023.

  1. PEETY_PEET
    Peety_peet Win User

    Avast crippled my Startup


    I recently discovered Avart AV unknowingly pre-installed but inactive I exclusively use Windws Secuity - and Norton before that. I tried to Uninstall Avast with Windows Uninstaller. Unsuccessful. Avast website advises to D/L and uninstall with their dedicated Uninstaller app. Partial success, which resulted in a 'Fail' message. Then I ran IOBit Free Uninstaller to clear junk. Some success but still plenty files and some folders are left including within the Windows OS itself. However now, 'Restart' is almost immediately interupted by a 'blue-screen' with a choice of 2 options. 'Bo

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    Peety_peet, Jun 14, 2023
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  2. AVEDIS53
    Avedis53 Win User

    Can't get GPU-Z to start with Windows 8.1 startup

    I'm not sure how to do that. Could you list the steps for a noob?
     
    Avedis53, Jun 14, 2023
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  3. BLACK PANTHER
    Black Panther Win User
    Who uses Avast Antivirus?

    I tried all your suggestions but only the last one worked.
    I had to create a shortcut for it in the startup folder and upon reboot everything was fine again.
     
    Black Panther, Jun 14, 2023
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Avast crippled my Startup

    Jsssssssss, Jun 14, 2023
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