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How to uninstall Avira from your computer

Avira is a Windows program. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. You can find out more on Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG or check for application updates here. Usually the Avira program is found in the C:\Program Files\Avira\Launcher folder, depending on the user's option during install. Avira's entire uninstall command line is MsiExec.exe /X{43F410E0-CEBC-45E4-8AAD-D73C33909486}. Avira.Systray.exe is the Avira's main executable file and it occupies around 291.41 KB (298408 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are installed beside Avira. They take about 849.48 KB (869872 bytes) on disk.

  • Avira.Messenger.exe (67.02 KB)
  • Avira.ServiceHost.exe (395.33 KB)
  • Avira.Systray.exe (291.41 KB)
  • Avira.SystrayStartTrigger.exe (95.73 KB)


The information on this page is only about version 1.2.97.16824 of Avira. You can find below a few links to other Avira versions:

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Following the uninstall process, the application leaves leftovers on the computer. Some of these are listed below.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall Avira from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Avira
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\gs73zax4.default-release\storage\default\https+++campaigns.avira.com
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\gs73zax4.default-release\storage\default\https+++support.avira.com

The files below remain on your disk when you remove Avira:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Acp.Caching.LiteDb.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Acp.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Connect.Plugin.Interface.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Core.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.FileDownloader.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Messenger.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Mixpanel.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.AvConnector.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.AvConnector.Interface.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.AvConnectorNative.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.BrowserExtension.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.Communicator.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.Communicator.Interface.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.NativeCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.Ui.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.UiCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.WinCore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.OE.WinCore.Interface.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.ServiceHost.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.SystemSpeedup.Analyzer.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.Systray.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Avira.SystrayStartTrigger.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\BundledProducts.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\de-DE\Avira.OE.Ui.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\de-DE\Avira.OE.UiCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\de-DE\Avira.OE.WinCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\de-DE\Avira.ServiceHost.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\de-DE\Avira.Systray.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\en-US\Avira.OE.Ui.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\en-US\Avira.OE.UiCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\en-US\Avira.OE.WinCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\en-US\Avira.ServiceHost.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\en-US\Avira.Systray.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\es-ES\Avira.OE.Ui.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\es-ES\Avira.OE.UiCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\es-ES\Avira.OE.WinCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\es-ES\Avira.ServiceHost.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\es-ES\Avira.Systray.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\fr-FR\Avira.OE.Ui.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\fr-FR\Avira.OE.UiCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\fr-FR\Avira.OE.WinCore.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\fr-FR\Avira.ServiceHost.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\fr-FR\Avira.Systray.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\css\launcher.ui-1.0.0.min.css
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\css\launcher.ui-1.0.0-ie8.min.css
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\css\launcher.ui-vendor-1.0.0.min.css
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\css\partner-1.0.0.min.css
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\Avira-Connect.eot
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\Avira-Connect.ttf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\Avira-Connect.woff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWeb-Light.eot
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWeb-Light.woff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWebPro-Book.eot
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWebPro-Book.woff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWebPro-Medi.eot
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\fonts\KievitWebPro-Medi.woff
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\index.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\js\launcher.ui-1.0.0.min.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\js\launcher.ui-vendor-1.0.0.min.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\connection_error.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\desktop_mail_installed.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\desktop_mail_link_clicked.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\desktop_mail_received.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\feedback.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\logo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\mobile_mail_installed.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\mobile_mail_link_clicked.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\mobile_mail_received.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\sms_installed.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\sms_link_clicked.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\sms_received.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\spin.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\symbol\png\upgrade_banner.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\adding_device_wizard.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\deviceWizardViews\add_device_view.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\deviceWizardViews\main_view.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\deviceWizardViews\send_mail_dialog.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\deviceWizardViews\send_sms_dialog.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\deviceWizardViews\success.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\feedback.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\header.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\headerProfile.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\headerUpgrade.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\icon.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\icon-ie8.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\modal_dialog.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\my_devices.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\no_internet_connection_tab_content.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\renewal.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\services_rows.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\status.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\tabs.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\upgrade.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\upgrade_banner.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\htmlui\views\directives\wait_overlay.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Interop.SHDocVw.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Interop.UPNPLib.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\Ionic.Zip.Reduced.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\it-IT\Avira.OE.Ui.resources.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Launcher\it-IT\Avira.OE.UiCore.resources.dll

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.Messaging.exe
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Avira
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\avira.com
  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\spotlight.my.avira.com
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Avira
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0E014F34CBEC4E54A8DA7DC333094968
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Avira_RASAPI32
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\Avira_RASMANCS
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{7a4579ba-01bc-4cca-b13c-451f77ab96b6}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Avira Phantom VPN
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\Avira Service Host

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Features\0E014F34CBEC4E54A8DA7DC333094968\Avira.OE.ServiceHost
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\E:\Mijn Documenten\zzDownloads\avira_nl_sptl1_2023327079-1665766498__pavws.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\E:\Mijn Documenten\zzDownloads\avira_nl_sptl1_2023327079-1665766498__pavws.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0E014F34CBEC4E54A8DA7DC333094968\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\.CR.17075\AVIRA.SPOTLIGHT.BOOTSTRAPPER.EXE
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\.CR.20522\AVIRA.SPOTLIGHT.BOOTSTRAPPER.EXE
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\.CR.2568\AVIRA.SPOTLIGHT.BOOTSTRAPPER.EXE
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\.CR.25914\AVIRA.SPOTLIGHT.BOOTSTRAPPER.EXE
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\{5C6645FE-2314-4890-9237-CDA0CF5EA889}\.cr\avira_nl_av_59ca4b6021026__ws.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\{7671EFA5-BDB3-4E24-85FE-54865D26FDAA}\.be\Avira.OE.Setup.Bundle.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\is-310ST.tmp\avira_spotlight_setup_pavws.tmp
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\is-3UQCI.tmp\Avira_Optimizer_Host.tmp
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\is-BIJJS.tmp\avira_spotlight_setup_pavws.tmp
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3362028502-2558013282-705118123-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume4\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Temp\is-NERI4.tmp\avira_system_speedup.tmp


A way to remove Avira from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Avira is a program released by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Some users choose to remove it. Sometimes this is efortful because uninstalling this by hand takes some experience related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best QUICK approach to remove Avira is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to clean your computer.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs existing on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Avira or simply click the Search field and type in "Avira". If it exists on your system the Avira application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select Avira in the list , the following information regarding the program is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding Avira, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove Avira.
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8. After removing Avira, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of Avira that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling Avira with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall Avira by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG from your computer, nor are we saying that Avira by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall Avira supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-09-18 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-09-18 11:12:56.510