Uninstalling Avira: How to remove AntiVir completely
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If you want to get rid of Avira because you are changing the anti-virus program or are having problems with Avira, you should uninstall it. We show you step by step how to do it.
Before uninstalling Avira: Download new anti-virus program
Before you remove Avira from your computer, you should download new anti-virus software so that you do not have to surf the Internet later without protection. The following free programs are good alternatives to Avira AntiVir.
- avast Free Antivirus 2019
- AVG Anti-Virus Free 2019
- Comodo Internet Security 2019
- BitDefender Antivirus Free Edtion
Then: Uninstall Avira
If the following instructions are not enough for you, this practical tip provides step-by-step instructions for the different versions of Windows.
- Open the "Control Panel", click on "Uninstall a program" under "Programs" and look for "Avira Free AntiVirus" in the list. Right-click to select the "Uninstall" option.
- The uninstall program then starts. Click the "Uninstall" button here.
- When the process is complete, you will be asked if you want to restart your computer. Confirm the query with "Yes".
- If you want to be on the safe side, you should now disconnect from the Internet because your PC is unprotected. Do not re-establish the connection until you have installed new anti-virus software.
- Note: After uninstalling "Avira Free AntiVirus" you should also remove the "Avira" software. It is a small tool that manages all Avira programs.
Remove remaining Avira files
In this step, all remaining Avira entries are deleted. This is not absolutely necessary, but is extremely useful when reinstalling the program:
- Download the Avira RegistryCleaner and start the EXE file.
- Click the "Accept" button and select all the Avira programs you want. The right software is usually already selected.
- The "Remove" button deletes all entries found in the registry. You can then close the program.
- If you want to reinstall Avira, you should now restart the computer again. If another anti-virus program is installed, this is not necessary.
Install new anti-virus program
Now you can install the new anti-virus software. After successful installation you can reactivate the internet connection and update the program.
Download tip: Uninstall software completely
If you are looking for software that can be used to completely uninstall programs, we have two recommendations for you. The freeware IObit Uninstaller does the uninstalling of programs quite reliably, but the free edition is somewhat limited in functionality. The Ashampoo Uninstaller has significantly more functions, but is subject to a fee. The ten-day demo version can be downloaded free of charge from CHIP.
Windows Defender is likely to be activated when no anti-virus software is installed. Read how to deactivate it again in this practical tip.