I am having trouble removing antivirus AVG.
AVG Antivirus
AVG Antivirus is a free application that can be used to detect and remove viruses from a computer. It is simple to install and should be simple to remove. However, there are times when removing AVG might prove to be difficult.
How to Uninstall AVG Antivirus: Strategy 1: Add/Remove Utility
The normal method for removing AVG from the computer is to use the Add/Remove Utility. Follow these directions (unless you have already done so. In that case, proceed to the next strategy:
1) Navigate to Start in the lower left-hand corner and click.
2) Select the “Control Panel” to open it.
3) Select Add/Remove Programs. (If you have Windows Vista, choose Programs and Features).
4) Search for the AVG application in the generated list of programs and select it for removal. Simply click on it and click Remove.
5) Follow the prompts as they appear.
How to Uninstall AVG Antivirus: Strategy 2: Uninstalling through AVG
If the above strategy doesn’t work (and in many cases, it won’t work), try this next set of instructions. Unfortunately, this almost seems like the runaround because of the method that you have to use. The maker of AVG, Grisoft, does not offer a stand-alone uninstaller for it. Therefore, you need to follow these directions:
1) Visit the website for AVG.
2) Download the latest version of AVG from the website.
3) Double click on the file so that it will run. Don’t worry; you are going to be able to remove AVG from the computer.
4) Once you double click on the file, you will generate three separate options from which you can choose. These options are: Repair installation, Add/Remove Components, and Uninstall. The Repair installation allows you to make an attempt to repair missing or damaged components of AVG. If the components cannot be repaired, then they are replaced. The option for Add/Remove Components allows you to either add or remove one or more of the components for AVG or to reinstall it completely. The uninstall option allows you to completely remove AVG from the computer. This is the option that you want to select. CLICK ON UNINSTALL TO REMOVE AVG FROM YOUR COMPUTER.
5) After the uninstall option runs and completes the process, reboot your computer in order for it to take effect. Please note that you should install another antivirus application in order to protect your computer from an infection or attack by viruses, Trojans, or spyware. If you need help choosing one, viewing our Filetonic Antivirus Reviews is a good first step.
Susan Keenan | June 19th, 2009
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