Applies to AVG AntiVirus FREE for Windows, AVG AntiVirus for Mac, AVG AntiVirus for Android
This article applies to:
Products:
AVG AntiVirus FREE 24.x for Windows
AVG AntiVirus 20.x for Mac
AVG AntiVirus 24.x for Android
Operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1 with Convenient Rollup Update, 32 / 64-bit
Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or later
Tip:If you are experiencing problems with AVG AntiVirus, we recommend trying the options in the troubleshoot without uninstalling section of this article.
Uninstall AVG AntiVirus
Your device:
To uninstall AVG AntiVirus from a Windows device, select the relevant tab below according to your Windows version.
Your operating system:
Important:After you complete the steps below, your device will no longer be protected by AVG AntiVirus against malware and other threats.
Uninstall via Start menu
Right-click the Windows Start icon, and select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
Ensure that Apps is selected in the left panel, then click ⋮ (three dots) next to AVG AntiVirus FREE and click Uninstall twice.
If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
When the AVG AntiVirus Setup window appears, select Uninstall.
Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
Select Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG AntiVirus.
Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG AntiVirus from your PC.
When the confirmation message appears, click Restart now to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation.
Right-click the Windows Start icon, and select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
Ensure that Apps & features is selected in the left panel, then select AVG AntiVirus FREE, and click Uninstall twice.
If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
When the AVG AntiVirus Setup window appears, select Uninstall.
Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
Select Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG AntiVirus.
Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG AntiVirus from your PC.
When the confirmation message appears, click Restart now to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation.
On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X key simultaneously.
Select Programs and Features from the menu that appears.
Right-click AVG AntiVirus FREE, and select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
When the AVG AntiVirus Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
Select Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG AntiVirus.
Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG AntiVirus from your PC.
When the confirmation message appears, click Restart now to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation.
Click the Windows Start icon, and select Control Panel.
Follow option A or option B below according to your view:
Option A (Default category view): Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
Option B (Large/small icons view): Click Programs and Features.
Right-click AVG AntiVirus FREE, then select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
When the AVG AntiVirus Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
Optionally, complete the customer survey, or select Skip and uninstall.
Select Uninstall to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG AntiVirus.
Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG AntiVirus from your PC.
When the confirmation message appears, click Restart now to immediately reboot your PC and complete uninstallation.
AVG AntiVirus is now uninstalled from your PC. If you were unable to uninstall AVG AntiVirus by following the steps above, refer to the Uninstall Tool section below.
Uninstall via Uninstall Tool
If you experience issues trying to uninstall AVG AntiVirus via the Start menu, we recommend using the AVG Uninstall Tool to completely delete all AVG AntiVirus files from your PC while Windows runs in Safe Mode.
If you are experiencing problems with AVG AntiVirus, we recommend trying the following options before uninstalling:
Update: We regularly release updates to the application and virus definitions that include new features and bug fixes. Ensuring AVG AntiVirus is up-to-date can resolve any issues you may be experiencing. For instructions to update AVG AntiVirus, refer to the following article: Updating AVG AntiVirus.
Repair: If some features are not behaving correctly, or a scan gets stuck while in progress, we recommend trying to repair AVG AntiVirus rather than uninstalling the application. Repairing AVG AntiVirus is also recommended if an application update fails. For instructions to repair AVG AntiVirus, refer to the following article: Repairing AVG AntiVirus.
Disable: Sometimes the protection features in AVG AntiVirus may block a website you want to access, or incorrectly mark a file as malicious. You can adjust shield settings and scan behavior to stop these situations from occuring, or temporarily disable Firewall or AVG AntiVirus. For more information, refer to the following articles:
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