Windows 10: Uninstalling AVG antivirus trouble-maker

Discus and support Uninstalling AVG antivirus trouble-maker in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, Finally have decided to remove AVG antivirus software, too many troubles recently (posted to you my story this week). But first I have some... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Motim, May 3, 2017.

  1. Motim Win User

    Uninstalling AVG antivirus trouble-maker


    Hello,
    Finally have decided to remove AVG antivirus software, too many troubles recently (posted to you my story this week).
    But first I have some questions:
    1. Uninstall from control panel
    2. Uninstall with CCleaner.
    3. Uninstall using AVG remover tool (AVG_Remover.exe), have it downloaded.
    After uninstalling, will win defender start ? now it is 'on' but not operating (Grayed), have also microsoft 'malware removal tool' installed in the past and update it each time by checking ms for new version.
    To clean traces of this AVG from the registry, use CCleaner or manually.
    And after all this operation:
    A. Make full (macrium) backup ?
    Then I plan to install 'bitdefender'
    Please be patient for too many questions.
    Answers will be appreciated.
    Thanks


    :)
     
    Motim, May 3, 2017
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  2. Windows 10 has slowed down system, disabled printer, stalled updates and now even Defender will not update!

    it's probably malware making trouble try AVG antivirus at avg.com
     
    James Tobin, May 3, 2017
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  3. Windows 10 Security updates

    Turning off AVG is not sufficient. You actually need to fully uninstall AVG and then run its removal tool to prevent trouble causing remnants. Windows 10 has Windows Defender which an excellent antivirus with superior compatibility. The new Fall Creators
    Edition adds Exploits, Controlled Folder, access and more. And you lose all of that if WD is off.
     
    SpiritX MS MVP, May 3, 2017
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  4. torre Win User

    Uninstalling AVG antivirus trouble-maker

    Get more opinions than mine, but I recommend just using the AVG remover tool. Then manually check your registry (regedit) and system folders for leftover entries.

    You may also want to download RevoUninstaller to look for any remnants. (forced uninstall, type in AVG)

    WD should automatically activate with the removal of AVG.
     
    torre, May 3, 2017
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  5. AVG Remover, then CCleaner, then rummage around with File Explorer looking. If you still have an issue go for the REVO.
     
    Wiley Coyote, May 3, 2017
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  6. OldMike65 Win User
    No need to rummage around using file explorer ....that is really lame.
    Use the free program Everything Search, it will find any trace of AVG just by typing in what your looking for. (AVG)
    One of the best search programs around...*Smile I suggest to choose the BETA version....Runs great.
    voidtools




     
    OldMike65, May 4, 2017
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  7. OldMike65 Win User
    If you want to check your registry for leftovers of AVG, you could use CCleaner, its a very mild reg cleaner. *Smile
     
    OldMike65, May 4, 2017
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  8. Uninstalling AVG antivirus trouble-maker

    "No need to rummage around using file explorer ....that is really lame..."

    LOL, lame or not, I found two Norton folders still hid out after the exercise I went through to get rid of Norton. Truth be told, they probably wouldn't have bothered anything leaving them in place though. And you are right about CCleaner being easy on the registry.
     
    Wiley Coyote, May 4, 2017
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  9. OldMike65 Win User
    Point being...Everything could and can find it faster....even in hidden folders....MUCH BETTER than using File Explorer. *Smile
     
    OldMike65, May 4, 2017
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  10. WiseMe Win User
    Use Revo uninstaller its works*Wink
     
    WiseMe, Apr 5, 2018
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