How To Uninstall Avast Antivirus on Windows PC and Mac?

If you are unable to uninstall Avast then use Avast Uninstall Utility.

Avast is a great application since it constantly guards you against malicious activity, but users are compelled to uninstall it when their Avast antivirus software prevents them from downloading particular files into their computer or harms their system by giving it unrestricted access.

If you are also dealing with such issues then you are at the right place because it’s time you learn how to uninstall Avast. So, in this article, we will show you how to uninstall Avast antivirus software from Windows PC and Macs.

How To Uninstall Avast on Windows PC and Mac?

Here is the guide that will lead you to learn how you can uninstall Avast antivirus software on your Windows and Mac PC.

Related: How to Stop Avast from Running in the Background?

How To Uninstall Avast on Windows 10/11 PC?

Follow these steps to uninstall Avast antivirus software from Windows 10/11 PC.

  • Right-click the Windows Start icon, and then from the menu that opens, choose Apps & Features.
  • If you are using Windows 10, make sure Apps & Features is chosen on the left side, then choose Avast Free Antivirus, and then click Uninstall twice.
Uninstall Avast on Windows 10 PC
  • If you are using Windows 11, then make sure Apps is chosen in the left panel, then pick Uninstall twice by clicking the (three dots) next to Avast Free Antivirus.
Uninstall Avast on Windows 11 PC
  • Select Yes when the User Account Control dialog asks for your permission.
  • Click Uninstall in the Avast Free Antivirus setup box.
  • If you’re sure you want to remove Avast Free Antivirus, click Yes.
  • Wait as the uninstaller takes Avast out of your PC.
  • Click Restart computer when the confirmation box shows up to restart your computer right away and finish the removal.
  • Your computer has now been cleared of Avast Free Antivirus.

Note: Follow the same steps if you are using Avast One.

If you have trouble removing Avast Free Antivirus or Avast One from your computer via the Start menu, we advise using the Avast Uninstall Tool to remove any trace of the software from your computer while Windows is in Safe Mode.

How To Uninstall Avast on Mac?

Follow these steps to uninstall Avast antivirus software from your Mac.

  • Open Avast Security, then choose Uninstall Avast Security by clicking Avast Security in the Apple menu bar.
  • Click Continue when the Avast Security Uninstaller dialog displays.
  • Click Install Helper after typing the password you use to get into your Mac.
How To Uninstall Avast on Mac
  • As Avast Security is being removed from your Mac by the uninstaller, wait.
  • Enter your Mac’s startup password if required, then click OK.
  • Upon seeing the confirmation message, choose Finish or, if you’d like, Continue to finish the customer survey.
  • Your Mac is now free of Avast Security.

Note: Follow the same steps if you are using Avast One.