Windows 10: Cannot delete Free Avast AV

Hi
I was installing a program, missed unticking the Free Avast Antivirus software, now its partly installed itself, i cannot delete it.
Its not in my programs and features file, it's in my start menu.
If I go to file try to delete it is says I don't have Admin rights, I'm logged on as local admin.

It doesn't show itself in apps and features either.

Please, how do i get rid of it?

Thanks

:)

 

What is the best free AV software, Bitdefender or Avast?


You're going to get a long list of people's differing suggestions as to which AV is best. Do some research and watch various reviews on youtube like this https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePCSecurity.

 

Will Avast be compatible with Windows 10?

Hello JerzeeGrl,

i haven't reinstalled Avast yet. For the moment I'm using Windows Defender. According to av-comparatives Avast should work with win10.

Have you tried doing a fresh install of Avast ? Removing the old one and reinstalling the latest version that you can find on avast.com ?

I was using the free version of Avast. Please Let me know if my suggestion works.

 

DELETE AVAST !!!

Hi,

Please flows the steps to uninstalled Avast

Download avastclear.exe (
https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avastclear.exe )on your desktop

Start Windows in Safe Mode

Open (execute) the uninstall utility

If you installed Avast in a different folder than the default, browse for it. (Note: Be careful! The content of any folder you choose will be deleted!)

Click REMOVE

Restart your computer

Source: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Let me know if that helps.

Kind Regards,

Engr. Jamshed Muhammad