Avira Antivir: error code 7 - what to do?
If you want to uninstall Avira Antivir, error code 7 appears from time to time ("Setup could not find the feature control file or could not read it out"). Who will show you how to remove the security suite despite the error.
Avira Antivir: Fix error code 7
To avoid the error, you need the "Avira RegCleaner". Download the files and save them.
- Then start your PC in safe mode. To do this, press the [F8] key when starting up. You can find more detailed instructions in this practical tip.
- Then delete the Avira folder from the path "C: / Programs /".
- Also remove all Avira content in the application data folder. You can find this in the path "C: / Documents and Settings / User name / Application data".
- If you cannot find the folder, you must first have the hidden files displayed under Windows.
- Then start the downloaded "Avira RegistryCleaner".
- After the search, select "Select all" and confirm with "Delete".
- Finally, uninstall Avira AntiVir via the control panel:
However, you should not leave your computer entirely without virus protection. In the next practical tip, we will therefore show you three good Avira alternatives.