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I am trying to remove AVG 8.5 from my computer, it will not remove using CONTROL PANEL ADD/REMOVE and it will not uninstall using the actual program selection. How do I get rid of it?

Uninstalling AVG 8.5

Since AVG 8.5 is not showing up in the Control Panel’s Add and Remove Programs utility, the next obvious step is to go to Start > Programs > AVG 8.5 > Uninstall AVG, which is what the FAQs of AVG’s support page recommends. However, it sounds as though this isn’t showing up in your list in the Start menu, correct?

Because the Start button’s list sometimes doesn’t display everything that it should, let’s go into Windows Explorer to check the actual AVG folder for an uninstall.exe (or similarly named) file. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore. This opens Windows Explorer where you can look under Program Files for an AVG folder. Inside the AVG folder, you should find an uninstall utility. If so, try uninstalling AVG with that.

Try Installing the Latest Version of AVG

AVG’s FAQs also suggest installing the latest version of AVG when you have trouble uninstalling AVG 8.5. While this may work, consider downloading the AVG Remover from AVG instead.

The AVG Remover

AVG offers a utility called the AVG Remover on its Download page. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are offered, so make sure to download the appropriate one for your operating system. (If you’re unsure whether you have a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, go to Control Panel > System and look under System in the System Type area). The AVG Removal tool removes everything related to AVG including registry entries, installation files, AVG user files and settings, and Virus Vault content. It does require a system restart during the process, so before you run this tool, close your programs and save your data.

Of the three choices, if you cannot find a built-in installer in your AVG folder, I would go with the AVG Remover tool from AVG’s Download page.

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.