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[Fatman]

Go to Add/Remove programs and do an uninstall, after that reboot and then do a download of just the free version and you should be okay. That's all I had to do on my BIL's machine.

[crappieseeker]

Fatman, it is only showing one version of Avast in my programs. So if I delete it and reload it wont it still do the same thing?

[crappieseeker]

I deleted avast and it no longer shows up in programs and my computer is running better, however when it first signs on to windows it has a box that says (license key is not entered)

[rnvinc]

I use this as a program uninstaller...Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

It does a better job than windows add/remove programs of cleaning out all traces of a program ..

Be sure and use the freeware version unless you actually want the pro (pay for) version....

Also, I never allow a pop-up to guide me thru to a download.....when I get a popup that says "Upgrade" or "update"...I close the popup and go thru the actual update feature of the program itself....

I don't even allow Windows to update automatically...I do it myself on a regular basis..

Malware is very sneaky.....and can disguise itself in ways that only technogeeks can fathom...

I ain't no technogeek..and I don't trust any popup...

[Fatman]

Something is still there if it's asking for a program license key. I'd say do a file search for Avast and see if anything comes up, if it does delete it then clear all your cookies and temp files, reboot and re-download just the free version. You can also get this free program which will help keep your computer clean, just as an example I deleted Norton 360 trial when I first got my laptop and when I looked at add/remove programs in it, there as still Norton 36- stuff on my machine, you can get it here Advanced SystemCare Free Download Review for Windows XP/Vista/7 - IObit.

Fatman

[crappieseeker]

I do not let windows update automatically either but since this was my virus protection I thought I better do it. It was not a virus, Fatman lead me in the right direction, but still something there. I might try to load that uninstall program, thanks for the link

I use this as a program uninstaller...Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

It does a better job than windows add/remove programs of cleaning out all traces of a program ..

Be sure and use the freeware version unless you actually want the pro (pay for) version....

Also, I never allow a pop-up to guide me thru to a download.....when I get a popup that says "Upgrade" or "update"...I close the popup and go thru the actual update feature of the program itself....

I don't even allow Windows to update automatically...I do it myself on a regular basis..

Malware is very sneaky.....and can disguise itself in ways that only technogeeks can fathom...

I ain't no technogeek..and I don't trust any popup...

[crappieseeker]

Yes I tried to delete Norton and symantec and it still shows up. i will try these new options.

Something is still there if it's asking for a program license key. I'd say do a file search for Avast and see if anything comes up, if it does delete it then clear all your cookies and temp files, reboot and re-download just the free version. You can also get this free program which will help keep your computer clean, just as an example I deleted Norton 360 trial when I first got my laptop and when I looked at add/remove programs in it, there as still Norton 36- stuff on my machine, you can get it here Advanced SystemCare Free Download Review for Windows XP/Vista/7 - IObit.

Fatman

[TomKat]