- To uninstall Avast Free Mac Security, follow these steps: Open the Avast user interface. Select Avast from the menu and Uninstall Avast. Confirm by clicking Uninstall. Enter the administrator name and password for your Mac, if asked, and click OK. Note: The program cannot uninstall Online Security Extensions when web browsers are open. All browsers must be closed to uninstall Avast.
- Hi, I've removed Avast from my Mac but the Avast Online Security (version 10.0.2502.149) still appears as an extension. The Avast uninstall app does not remove. There is no remove option shown for this extension.
Avast protects over 220 million devices worldwide with their award winning software that includes automatic software and virus definition updates. To install the software make sure that no other programs are running, and that all other antivirus software programs are uninstalled.
System Requirements
- Apple Mac OS X 10.6.8, Snow Leopard, or newer
- The required processor and RAM recommended for your version of Mac OS X
- 256 MB minimum free hard disk space
- Internet connection to download, register and update the product
- 1024 x 768 pixel screen resolution
How To Completely Uninstall Avast Mac
Note: Avast Mac free antivirus does not run properly with other antivirus software installations.
Avast Security for Mac is an anti-malware and antivirus software for Mac that offers protection from various security threats. Avast Security comes in two versions — Free and Pro.
Download and Setup
To download and install Avast2015 for Mac OS X follow these steps:
- Find and double-click the downloaded .DMG file.
- Drag the Avast icon into the Applications folder
- On the menu bar click Go, Applications
- Double-click Avast2015 and follow the installer program instructions.
The browser extension is not required for Avast antivirus to run properly. - Mac OS requires authorization to complete installation. Enter the password and installation completes.
The program may ask to restart your Mac to complete installation. Some Avast components do not function properly until the computer restarts.
If you are not satisfied with the program, you can uninstall Avast from your computer.
Learn more about how Avast Mac Security protects your computer.
While we definitely recommend staying with Avast Antivirus, some of you may want to uninstall Avast and go with another security. Or you just want to remove Avast and install it again (re-install).
Anyway here is a step-by-step guide how to completely remove Avast antivirus from your machine running on Windows 10, 8, 7, XP or even Mac OS X. As you can see below, it’s not that easy and it includes lot of steps – five actually.
This guide works for all Avast antivirus solutions: Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, Premier, or Free Mac Security.
1. Locate Avast Antivirus in the Windows/Mac Programs and Features
Then you should see a list of all programs installed on your machine, simply find Avast antivirus, left-click on it, and select ‘Uninstall‘.
Locating Avast Antivirus within the Windows/Mac Installed Programs
2. Start the Avast Uninstall Process
On the Avast Setup window click on ‘Uninstall‘ (orange button at the bottom).
Starting the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process
3. Confirm the Uninstall Process
When prompted confirm the uninstall process is legitimate action by clicking on ‘Yes‘.
Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process
4. Confirm the Uninstall Process (Again)
Now Avast offers a really last chance to keep it. If you go with the ‘Renew your Avast Free Antivirus’ option, it will register you for one year.
But you probably want to go with the uninstall, so just click on the ‘Uninstall Avast’ button.
Confirming the Avast Antivirus Uninstallation Process (Again)
5. Wait Until the Uninstallation Process Finish and Restart Your Computer
Finally the uninstall process should begin now. You can just wait now. It should take only a few minutes. After it finishes click on the orange button ‘Restart computer‘ or the link below ‘Restart later‘ if you plan to restart manually.
Avast is Now Completely Removed and Only Windows Restart is Needed
Uninstallation Using the Avast Uninstall Utility
If you are not able to remove Avast using this standard procedure, you can try to use the Avast Uninstall Utility which is fully automatic and removes all the leftover files from your system.
Additional Notes
How To Remove Avast From Macbook
Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
How To Uninstall Avast Free
Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).