Avast Free Antivirus

A guide to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus from your PC

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Avast Free Antivirus for Windows. It is produced by AVAST Software. You can find out more on AVAST Software or check for application updates here. Avast Free Antivirus is normally installed in the C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast folder, however this location can differ a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the program. The full command line for removing Avast Free Antivirus is C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe /control_panel. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may receive a notification for administrator rights. The program's main executable file has a size of 8.74 MB (9163432 bytes) on disk and is named AvastUI.exe.

Avast Free Antivirus is comprised of the following executables which take 50.92 MB (53395928 bytes) on disk:

• afwServ.exe (218.36 KB)
• ashQuick.exe (86.62 KB)
• ashUpd.exe (329.63 KB)
• asulaunch.exe (29.16 KB)
• aswChLic.exe (207.31 KB)
• aswRunDll.exe (1.35 MB)
• aswWrcIELoader32.exe (214.93 KB)
• aswWrcIELoader64.exe (268.20 KB)
• AvastNM.exe (435.66 KB)
• AvastSvc.exe (255.58 KB)
• AvastUI.exe (8.74 MB)
• avBugReport.exe (3.06 MB)
• AvDump32.exe (630.91 KB)
• AvEmUpdate.exe (2.24 MB)
• AvLaunch.exe (208.81 KB)
• gaming_hook.exe (177.84 KB)
• RegSvr.exe (1.32 MB)
• sched.exe (173.34 KB)
• VisthAux.exe (212.81 KB)
• wsc_proxy.exe (60.20 KB)
• openvpn.exe (646.08 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (86.73 KB)
• aswShMin.exe (128.14 KB)
• AvastPE2.exe (1.48 MB)
• aswOfferTool.exe (2.21 MB)
• avBugReport.exe (3.06 MB)
• AvDump32.exe (630.91 KB)
• AvDump64.exe (778.02 KB)
• instup.exe (1.25 MB)
• InstallCrt.exe (701.51 KB)
• aswBoot.exe (390.57 KB)
• aswidsagenta.exe (7.06 MB)
• AvDump64.exe (778.02 KB)
• gaming_hook.exe (222.55 KB)
• Gf2Vss.exe (192.64 KB)
• RegSvr.exe (1.70 MB)
• SetupInf.exe (1.67 MB)

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The current page applies to Avast Free Antivirus version 17.3.2291 alone. You can find below a few links to other Avast Free Antivirus releases:

• 9.0.2021
• 19.5.2377
• 19.2.2362
• 24.1.8821.1476
• 12.3.2280
• 23.5.6066
• 10.4.2232
• 21.8.2484
• 21.8.2485
• 22.9.6032
• 23.10.6085
• 17.1.2285
• 23.9.8494.1151
• 21.9.2489
• 18.8.2356
• 18.1.2326
• 10.3.2508
• 11.2.2254
• 21.7.2475
• 20.2.2401
• 18.6.2343
• 19.7.2385
• 20.8.2429
• 20.9.2435
• 19.7.2384
• 12.2.2275
• 10.0.2209
• 12.2.2276
• 17.4.2292
• 21.6.2473
• 23.7.8348.1000
• 17.5.2297
• 21.2.2454
• 10.3.2219
• 24.2.6104
• 18.2.2328
• 11.1.2235
• 22.1.2503
• 21.5.2469
• 11.2.2258
• 9.0.2007
• 12.3.2277
• 10.2.2210
• 10.2.2215
• 22.11.6041
• 21.7.2476
• 17.4.2520
• 19.2.2364
• 21.7.2479
• 20.9.2433
• 20.2.2398
• 19.4.2374
• 19.5.2378
• 10.3.2245
• 20.7.2425
• 18.1.2323
• 12.3.2515
• 24.2.8904.1560
• 21.9.2488
• 11.1.2247
• 17.7.2314
• 10.2.2216
• 10.2.2217
• 23.8.8416.1070
• 21.2.2450
• 20.3.2405
• 18.6.2349
• 21.4.2461
• 23.7.6074
• 18.7.2354
• 11.1.2243
• 19.2.2363
• 12.2.2273
• 22.4.6011
• 17.5.2296
• 11.1.2234
• 17.6.2308
• 18.5.2342
• 23.10.6086
• 19.8.2391
• 10.3.2222
• 10.3.2218
• 9.0.2016
• 23.5.6064
• 18.5.2339
• 22.1.2504
• 18.2.2327
• 23.12.8700.1353
• 24.2.6105
• 20.10.2438
• 20.7.2422
• 18.4.2337
• 19.2.2361
• 11.1.2253
• 17.9.2528
• 17.5.2298
• 11.1.2236
• 23.1.6049
• 21.1.2449
• 12.1.2266

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A considerable amount of files, folders and registry data will be left behind when you remove Avast Free Antivirus from your computer.

Folders that were left behind:

• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast

The files below are left behind on your disk by Avast Free Antivirus when you uninstall it:

• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\aswClnTg.htm
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\aswClnTg.txt
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\aswInfTg.htm
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\aswInfTg.txt
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\Avast5_1033.chm
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\Base.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\BCULangRes_1033.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\Boot.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\uiLangRes.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\1033\WebShieldSgn.htm
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\46ba9a67-7c98-4c54-86be-370eb551afc6\844b25dc-710c-4efd-9d27-02788573e8ea.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aavm4h.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AavmRpch.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AhAScr.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AhResIdp.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AhResMai.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AhResStd.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AhResWS2.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashBase.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashMaiSv.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashQuick.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashserv.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashShell.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashTask.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashTaskEx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashUpd.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\asOutExt.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\asulaunch.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswAMSI.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswAux.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswcertx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswChLic.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswcmlx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswCmnBS.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswCmnIS.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswCmnOS.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswcommx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswData.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswdetallocatorx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswDld.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswDnsCache.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswEngLdr.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswhookx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswidpmx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswidpsdkx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswidsagent.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswIP.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswLog.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswlogx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswLSRun.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswnetclix.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswntsqlitex.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswPatchMgt.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswProperty.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswpsicx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRec.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRemoteCache.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswremovalx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRvrt.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswsecapix.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswSecDns.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswSidebar.gadget
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswSqLt.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswStreamFilter.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswStrm.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswsysx.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswSZB.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswUtil.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswVmm.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswW8ntf.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswWebRepIE.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswwinamapix.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswWrcIEBroker32.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswWrcIELoader32.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastNM.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastNM.json
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastSvc.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvastUI.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\avBugReport.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvDump32.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvEmUpdate.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\AvLaunch.exe
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\browser_pass.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\BrowserCleanup.ini
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\burger_client.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\cef.pak
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\cef_100_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\cef_200_percent.pak
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\cef_extensions.pak
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Certificates\digicert_ca_77.der
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\CommChannel.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\CommonRes.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\custody.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\dc29fd45-af46-4496-8a12-2ffd5b866e22\89788894-5aa4-4327-b0d5-8a02e5d8cb0a.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs\22111602\algo.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs\22111602\ArPot.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs\22111602\aswAR.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs\22111602\aswArray.dll
• C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\defs\22111602\aswBoot.dll

Registry keys:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Avast Antivirus

Open regedit.exe to delete the registry values below from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\aswbIDSAgent\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\avast! Antivirus\ImagePath

How to remove Avast Free Antivirus with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Avast Free Antivirus is a program offered by AVAST Software. Some people choose to uninstall this application. This can be troublesome because doing this by hand requires some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. The best SIMPLE solution to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good program.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the applications installed on the computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate Avast Free Antivirus or simply click the Search field and type in "Avast Free Antivirus". If it exists on your system the Avast Free Antivirus app will be found very quickly. When you click Avast Free Antivirus in the list of applications, the following information regarding the application is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have regarding Avast Free Antivirus, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Avast Free Antivirus.


8. After removing Avast Free Antivirus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of Avast Free Antivirus that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Avast Free Antivirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus by AVAST Software from your PC, nor are we saying that Avast Free Antivirus by AVAST Software is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall Avast Free Antivirus in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.