Users' questions

How do I uninstall AVG software from my Macbook Pro?

How do I uninstall AVG software from my Macbook Pro?

Uninstall via Apple menu bar

  1. Click Go ▸ Applications in the menu bar, then double-click the AVG AntiVirus icon to open the application.
  2. Ensure the AVG AntiVirus window is active, then click AVG AntiVirus ▸ Uninstall AVG AntiVirus on the left side of the Apple menu bar.
  3. Click Continue.

How do I remove AVG from program files?

Control Panel

  1. Click “Start” and select “Control Panel.”
  2. Click “Uninstall a Program” under Programs in the Control Panel window.
  3. Select the “AVG” program in the list and click the “Uninstall” button on the toolbar.
  4. Click the “Uninstall” button in the Repair and Uninstall Options window that appears.

How do I turn off AVG on my Mac?

Disabling AVG on Mac computers is pretty simple. Find the program in the app folder or the menu bar and open it. In the center of the window, you’ll see the Realtime Protection tile where the current status of protection is displayed. By default, it is “On.” To disable it just change the status to the “Off.”

What is AVG clear?

AVG Clear. AVG Clear deletes all files associated with your AVG product, including registry items, installation files, and user files. Only use this if your AVG uninstall or repair has failed repeatedly.

Is AVG slowing down my computer?

AVG helps protect your computer from viruses, worms and other malware threats by examining every application that runs. As AVG reports, this type of scanning activity does not usually slow your system down.

How do I turn off AVG Free?

Disable all AVG protection Right-click the AVG icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar, then in the menu that appears, click the green slider next to Protection is ON. Click OK, stop to confirm that you want to disable all AVG protection.

How do I find out what antivirus software is on my computer?

The status of your antivirus software is typically displayed in Windows Security Center.

  1. Open Security Center by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Security, and then clicking Security Center.
  2. Click Malware protection.