Avira Security

How to uninstall Avira Security from your PC

This page contains complete information on how to remove Avira Security for Windows. It is written by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. More info about Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG can be read here. Please open http://www.avira.com/ if you want to read more on Avira Security on Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG's website. The application is often located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for removing Avira Security is C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\unins000.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you may get a notification for administrator rights. Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 178.12 KB (182392 bytes) on disk.

Avira Security installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 10.16 MB (10651440 bytes) on disk.

• Avira.Spotlight.Bootstrapper.exe (4.32 MB)
• Avira.Spotlight.Common.Updater.exe (224.38 KB)
• Avira.Spotlight.Service.exe (238.32 KB)
• Avira.Spotlight.Service.Worker.exe (212.83 KB)
• Avira.Spotlight.Systray.Application.exe (1.55 MB)
• Avira.Spotlight.UI.AdministrativeRightsProvider.exe (171.57 KB)
• Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.exe (178.12 KB)
• Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.Messaging.exe (257.09 KB)
• unins000.exe (3.04 MB)

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The current page applies to Avira Security version 1.1.49.18598 only. Click on the links below for other Avira Security versions:

• 1.1.56.24083
• 1.1.55.23698
• 1.0.23.8081
• 1.1.53.21718
• 1.1.61.26553
• 1.1.62.26939
• 1.1.47.17265
• 1.0.37.12019
• 1.0.16.5158
• 1.1.55.23309
• 1.0.37.11666
• 1.1.71.30554
• 1.1.50.19847
• 1.1.51.20724
• 1.0.40.12944
• 1.1.71.30368
• 1.0.45.16282
• 1.1.58.25058
• 1.1.54.22197
• 1.0.22.7684
• 1.1.47.17436
• 1.1.65.28718
• 1.0.28.9397
• 1.1.57.24557
• 1.0.38.12222
• 1.0.39.12408
• 1.0.22.7585
• 1.1.73.30824
• Unknown
• 1.1.69.29914
• 1.0.20.7408
• 1.0.45.15812
• 1.1.46.16549
• 1.1.67.29263
• 1.1.72.30556
• 1.0.26.9000
• 1.1.57.24596
• 1.1.56.23926
• 1.1.61.26762
• 1.1.54.22644
• 1.0.29.9509
• 1.1.66.29154
• 1.0.44.15086
• 1.0.18.6309
• 1.0.42.13029
• 1.0.42.13901
• 1.0.42.14101
• 1.1.59.25437
• 1.0.25.8823
• 1.1.69.30057
• 1.1.63.27347
• 1.0.22.7884
• 1.0.35.11288
• 1.1.50.19711
• 1.0.41.13362
• 1.1.69.29688
• 1.0.33.10880
• 1.1.53.21795
• 1.1.59.25297
• 1.1.70.30098
• 1.1.59.25531
• 1.1.61.26352
• 1.0.32.10717
• 1.1.51.20430
• 1.1.64.27947
• 1.0.27.9291
• 1.0.19.7004
• 1.0.35.11235
• 1.1.63.27596
• 1.0.22.7852
• 1.1.62.27078
• 1.0.41.13618
• 1.0.18.6386
• 1.1.63.27634
• 1.1.60.26061
• 1.1.61.26491
• 1.1.68.29553
• 1.1.48.17984
• 1.1.66.28961
• 1.0.16.5015
• 1.0.42.14100
• 1.0.31.10043
• 1.1.72.30659
• 1.1.60.25769
• 1.1.68.29502
• 1.0.24.8433
• 1.0.17.6033
• 1.0.37.12157
• 1.0.44.15540
• 1.1.69.29981
• 1.0.36.11467
• 1.0.30.9723
• 1.0.43.12713
• 1.1.54.22911

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If planning to uninstall Avira Security you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security

The files below are left behind on your disk by Avira Security's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Avira.Spotlight.Systray.Application.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Avira.Spotlight.UI.AdministrativeRightsProvider.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Avira.Spotlight.UI.Application.Messaging.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\avira_icon_dot.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Backends.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\BetterFolderBrowser.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\BootOptimizer.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Common.Communication.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Common.Interface.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Common.ProductLabel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Common.Utils.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\CommonServiceLocator.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\de-DE\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.de-DE.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\de-DE\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\DotNetProjects.SVGImage.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\DryIoc.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\DryIoc.MefAttributedModel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\DryIocAttributes.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\EndpointProtectionClient.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\EndpointProtectionInterfaces.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\en-US\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.en-US.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\en-US\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Esent.Interop.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\es-ES\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.es-ES.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\es-ES\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\exclusions.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\fr-FR\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.fr-FR.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\fr-FR\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Html\AUCDetection.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Html\BlacklistedPageDetection.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Html\DownloadDetection.html
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\it-IT\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.it-IT.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\it-IT\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ja-JP\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.ja-JP.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ja-JP\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Junk.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\LiteDB.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Mapping.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\MessageRpc.Net.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Microsoft.Win32.TaskScheduler.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Newtonsoft.Json.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\nl-NL\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.nl-NL.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\nl-NL\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Prism.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Prism.Wpf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\PrivacyCleaner.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\PrivacyCookies.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\PrivacyProfiles.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ProductLabel.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\pt-BR\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.pt-BR.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\pt-BR\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Registry.sdf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ru-RU\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.ru-RU.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ru-RU\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Serilog.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Serilog.Sinks.File.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Serilog.Sinks.PeriodicBatching.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Serilog.Sinks.Sentry.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Serilog.Sinks.Udp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.ConnectServicesClient.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Core.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Database.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.Antivirus.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.Firewall.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.Interface.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.PasswordManager.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.PrivacyPal.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.SoftwareUpdater.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.SystemSpeedup.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Service.Plugin.Vpn.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\ServiceStack.Text.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\SharpRaven.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Buffers.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Data.SQLite.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Net.Http.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Net.WebSockets.Client.Managed.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Numerics.Vectors.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Runtime.CompilerServices.Unsafe.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Runtime.InteropServices.RuntimeInformation.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.ValueTuple.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\Third-Party Attributions.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\tr-TR\Systray.Application.Resources.Localization.tr-TR.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\tr-TR\UI.Resources.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Application.Base.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Common.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.Antivirus.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.BrowserSafety.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.Dashboard.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.Firewall.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.Interface.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.PasswordManager.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.PrivacyPal.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.SoftwareUpdater.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.SystemSpeedup.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Plugin.Vpn.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Resources.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.Styles.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\UI.ViewModels.dll

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Avira\Security
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AviraSecurityUninstaller

A way to remove Avira Security with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Avira Security is an application offered by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Some computer users want to remove it. This is difficult because doing this manually requires some experience regarding removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best QUICK approach to remove Avira Security is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your computer.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find Avira Security or simply activate the Search feature and type in "Avira Security". If it is installed on your PC the Avira Security application will be found very quickly. After you select Avira Security in the list of apps, some information about the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other people have about Avira Security, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details about the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for Avira Security:

• The web site of the application is: http://www.avira.com/
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Security\unins000.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove Avira Security.


8. After removing Avira Security, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Avira Security which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Avira Security with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove Avira Security by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG from your PC, we are not saying that Avira Security by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove Avira Security in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.