Avast antivirus: disable protection - how it works

If Avast blocks a program that you want to run, you can simply temporarily disable virus protection. In this practical tip we will show you how.

Briefly deactivate Avast protection

It often happens that a virus program like Avast blocks other programs or hinders work on the PC in another way. In these cases, you can easily deactivate the antivirus for a certain time:

• In Windows, you will find a small Avast icon in the system tray at the bottom right. Often this is only visible when you click on the arrow for "hidden symbols".
• After right-clicking on the icon, you can select under "avast! Protection control" for how long Avast should be deactivated - for example, until the next restart or only for ten minutes.
• You can also deactivate individual Avast functions (see screenshot). To do this, open the program and go to Settings.
• You can switch off individual functions under the "Active protection" tab. Under no circumstances should you leave the functions deactivated longer than necessary.

Read this practical tip to find out how to set up your Avast optimally.