As many people know, only one antivirus can be installed on a computer at a time. If you decide to change it, you will have to uninstall the previous program. It’s important not to make a mistake. If “traces” of the old antivirus remain on the computer, they will start to conflict with the new one. This can lead to freezes, questionable pop-ups and system slowdowns. In this article, we’ll show you how to properly remove antivirus software.
Method number 1. Through the start menu
Almost all antiviruses can be removed in the same way as regular applications. The algorithm is simple:
- Go to the start menu
- Open the All Programs tab and then the antivirus folder.
- Find the line related to uninstalling the program.
- Start the uninstall process.
An alternative option is to launch the list of installed programs through the Control Panel, find your antivirus and remove it manually.
Method number 2. Using official utilities
You can use special programs to remove the antivirus. They are publicly available on the official websites of Kaspersky Lab, Avast and others. In the case of AVG antivirus, before starting the uninstaller, you must manually disable all protective settings.
What if you have already uninstalled your antivirus incorrectly?
It is possible that you have already made a mistake while uninstalling the antivirus, for example, you simply deleted all files from the program folder. In this case, you need to get rid of its “traces” that have remained in the registry. The algorithm is as follows:
- Download a registry cleaner such as CCleaner.
- Go to the “Remove Programs” menu.
- Find your antivirus and select “Uninstall”.
- Reboot your computer.
- Start CCleaner again and open the Registry tab.
- Select “Search for problems” and then “Fix marked
