Avira cannot be uninstalled - this may be the reason
If you want to remove Avira, but the program cannot be completely uninstalled, you have to choose another uninstallation method. In this article we show you how to completely delete even the most stubborn Avira from your PC.
Uninstall Avira completely - this is how you proceed
If Avira AntiVir can no longer be uninstalled, this is mostly due to files and registry entries that are left behind. Therefore you need a special tool to delete Avira:
- Download the free "Revo Uninstaller" to your PC and install the tool.
- Then start the program and wait until the list with the installed programs has been built up.
- Then search for "Avira" here and double-click on the entry found.
- Select the "Advanced" option as the uninstallation method.
- Follow the instructions to remove Avira from your PC as usual.
- In the next two steps you have to mark the remaining files and registry entries and remove them from the PC with the "Delete" button.
- After the uninstallation is complete, you should restart your PC. After that, Avira is completely removed.
This practical tip is based on the Revo Uninstaller 1.95 under Windows 7. In order to protect you from malware and other malware in the future, we will show you 3 good antivir alternatives in the next practical tip.