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To uninstall Avast Security or Avast Premium Security (previously Avast Security Pro), follow the instructions below:
Mac Support Specialist: Mike, Mac Medic replied 7 years ago Right the other way for future reference would be to open Activity Monitor and quit Avast from the list then trash it. Just trashing the app won’t do it.
The impact of using Avast as an antivirus program is minimal to your system’s performance, at least in comparison to other antivirus programs. Which is better for mac: avast or spectrum. I was writing down my findings on a Word doc, and I could notice no lags whilst working on Word. McAfee was a different matter. From the process of downloading, installing and finally running a scan, I could notice slight in my response to my commands on my computer. However, I also was working on Photoshop, which is a tad wee power hungry, and I could notice slight sluggishness in my system’s response.
Uninstall Avast Mac 10.11
Uninstallation instructions
- In your Applications folder, double-click the Avast icon to open the application.
- Click Avast in the menu bar on the top-left of the screen and select Uninstall Avast Premium Security.
- Click Uninstall.
- If prompted, use your Touch ID or enter your Administrator password and click OK to grant permission for the uninstallation.
- Click Quit.
Avast Security is removed from your Mac. Avast free for mac good.
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