I discovered this morning that AVG Web TuneUp was taking over 200 GB of disk space on my computer. I decided to uninstall it. My space is back, but the icon is still in Programs & Features. I then tried to uninstall AVG completely with their tool, but the icon was still there. I also tried to reinstall AVG to see if I could successfully uninstall Web TuneUp, but to no avail. Plus, AVG is there, but it doesn't even let me reinstall the protection component (error code 0xC0070643). Some people recommend to use Revo Uninstaller, but I don't want something bad to happen, since it messes with the registry. What do you recommend I do?
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In this post, we will see how to completely remove or uninstall AVG Web TuneUp Poco icon pack. from your Windows PC. AVG Web TuneUp is a browser add-on for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. It offeres features like Site Safety which provides safety rating for the websites, Do Not Track to block trackers from social and other websites, along with a browser cleaner to clear up browser cache. It goes on to set AVG Secure Search as the default search provider, as well as your home page and new tab page.
AVG Web TuneUp was recently in the news as it was found that it exposed Chrome users data. The company has said that it has patched the vulnerability, but nevertheless, many people are now looking for a way to uninstall this browser addon.
Uninstall AVG Web Tuneup
Go through the complete post and see which approach youâd like to take.
1] Open Control Panel > Programs and Features. Here under the list of installed programs, you will see AVG Web TuneUp. Double click on it and proceed with its uninstallation.
Make sure that you have checked the Revert your browserâs ⦠checkbox.
One the uninstallation process its completed, restart your Windows computer.
2] You can also use the AVG Remover Tool, provided by the company to remove all or any AVG product. Click here to download it from the company.
3] Download a free uninstaller software like Revo Uninstaller Free and use it to uninstall AVG Web TuneUp completely.
Having done this, to be doubly sure, do the following additionally:
1] Open your browser, be it Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox. Check under Manage Addons or Extensions.
If you see entries like AVG Web TuneUp, AVG Secure Search, ScriptHelperApi class or AVG Search App powered by Ask extension you should remove them. Click on Remove, Delete or Uninstall, as the case may be.
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2] Check your Search settings.
Internet Explorer users should open Manage Addons > Search Providers, and remove AVG Secure Search if you see it, and set your prefered default search engine.
Firefox users may want to open Settings > Search and check the default search engine.
If you are a Chrome user, open Settings. Under On startup, check your settings and change them if required. Make sure you check your default search engine too.
Read:Change default search engine in Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Opera.
3] Open C:Program Files and also C:Program Files (x86) Here look for a AVG Web TuneUp folder. If the uninstallation is incomplete, you will see this folder in both the locations. If you see them, delete these AVG Web TuneUp folders.
4] Navigate to the following folder location:
C:UsersACKAppDataLocalPackageswindows_ie_ac_001AC
If you see a folder AVG Web TuneUp, delete it.
5] Do this only if you are comfortable editing the registry. Run regedit to open the Registry Editor. Back up the Registry and then press Ctrl+F and search for AVG Web TuneUp. If you find any keys, delete them carefully.
6] To finish off, you may want to run CCleaner to rid your PC of residual junk if any.
Hope this helps!
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I had the same error code. I fond I still had AVG PC Tuneup installed. I uninstalled PC Tuneup with Revo Uninstaller. I could not use Revo Uninstaller to uninstall AVG because it was not installed so I used the AVG remover file http://www.avg.com/ww-en/download-t.. I then rebooted. After rebooting I ran 'Everything Search Program' to search for 'avg' & erase any files left on my hard drive. Then I used Regseeker to search for 'avg' in the registry & deleted any registry entry for 'avg'.
I rebooted again & AVG installed fine.
I find AVG causes my system to run slow on my 500MB ram HP Pavilion, but turning off ID Protection & Resident Shield solved that problem. I right clicked on the components & chose ignore component state so a flag was not showing on the tray icon. Nice that you can turn these components off.
Threatfire was still loading in my startup so I uninstalled it. I also uninstalled Windows Defender. Lagu lagu faris rm. All anti-virus programs should be un-installed so there is no conflict with AVG which can slow down your PC. I use Spybot because it is the best at reporting & disabling startup entries & a good second opinion adware remover, but make sure all tweaks & teatimer are not enabled. Also do not immunize with Spybot. If you have immunized, un-imunize by clicking on undo in the immunize set-up.
I only use Revo Uninstaller for all un-installs along with Everything Search & Regseeker to completely un-install all programs & clean the registry. Works great.
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Regarding my AVG homepage: recently, I saw a small 3Ã5 inch form (on my screen) asking if I want to continue using AVG as my home page. I checked âyes I do want the AVG homepage and settingsâ.
The second choice I left alone (there were two choices to consider). Since that time (at least a month or more back) I continually see that small screen âpop upâ and then I click the âXâ to remove it. It will go away, but ultimately pop up again at various times. Very annoying and troublesome.
I have searched my help directory, asked people, etc., what to do, but to date no solution has been given.
I am not any kind of a technical PC user, but have been a user/owner of PCs for several years. Iâve never had an issue like this.
Avg Free Will Not Uninstall
I have Norton Security. I tried to convey the problem through Norton, but so far (my fault I am sure) I have not communicated correctly to get results.
Would greatly appreciate any advice/help available.
These days, many antivirus companies are branching out and now sell VPNs, tweaking and cleaning software and various other services or applications. While you as a user might have no interest in anything else being offered apart from the free antivirus, the antivirus company is keen to make you aware that these other products exist. A few vendors have gone further and now put their free antivirus behind a launcher fronted that advertises their other products.
Both AVG and Avira have gone down this route and when you click the tray or desktop icon for the antivirus it takes you to the launcher instead. AVGâs interface is called Zen while Aviraâs launcher is called Connect. They are referred to as central hubs to control the products you own from the company on all your devices. In reality though, they are hindrance for the majority of users that just want the antivirus and are not interested in any of the other products.
The problem is Zen and Connect are integrated into the free antivirus packages and refuse to let you uninstall the launcher software while the antivirus is installed. The tray icons also take you to the launcher instead of opening the antivirus main interface. In essence, you are stuck with the launcher whether you want it or not.
While these launchers shouldnât really take up a huge amount of system resources, they are for the most part, unnecessary. Here weâll show you how to disable AVG Zen and uninstall the Avira Connect Launcher so you donât have to use them if you donât want.
For those who dislike AVG Zen, the bad news is the 2017 free antivirus has integrated it even more tightly into the package than before. Previous methods to uninstall Zen or stop it from installing altogether now donât work. Therefore, the best option with the current AVG Antivirus Free is to disable Zen so you donât have to use it. Hereâs how:
Disable AVG Zen In AVG Antivirus Free 2017
1. If you donât have it already, download and install AVG Antivirus Free(watch out for the adware). AVG no longer offers a full offline installer on their main download pages, so download the 3MB stub installer and install while connected to the internet.
Tip: AVG has removed all previous version free antivirus offline installers from their servers, but weirdly, theyâve been replaced with full offline installers for the 2017 version. Even though AVG doesnât officially release 2017 offline installers, and the names are the old filenames, the installers are the newest version. Hereâs the offline installers for AVG Antivirus Free 2017.
Download AVG Antivirus Free 2017 Offline Installer 64-bit
Download AVG Antivirus Free 2017 Offline Installer 32-bit
It is not certain how long these files will remain available, but for now, they work fine if you want the full offline 2017 installer.
2. Once AVG is installed open the Antivirus interface via Zen and go to Menu > Settings at the top right.
3. Click on Troubleshooting and uncheck the option for Enable AVG Self Protection Module. Press OK and Yes to accept the warning.
4. Close all AVG windows and open the Registry Editor by typing Regedit into Start or the Run dialog (Win+R). Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREAVG
5. Right click on the Zen key and press Delete. Close Regedit again.
If you prefer not to go into the registry yourself, you can download this ready made Delete Zen key .REG file which will automatically delete the key for you when you double click on it.
6. Log off or restart the computer. Now when you left click on the tray icon the AVG antivirus main window will open instead of the Zen UI. Right click and and it gives the options to open the antivirus direct or run a scan. Also, the arrow on the left of the AVG window does not open Zen.
Do note that after booting, the tray icon sometimes takes 30-60 seconds to revert to the Antivirus Free popup. If everything has worked as expected you can go back into AVG Settings at step 3 and re-enable self protection.
The desktop and Start Menu icons no longer work as they point to the Zen launcher. Change the Properties > Target for the shortcut to âC:Program Files (x86)AVGAntivirusavgui.exeâ or âC:Program FilesAVGAntivirusavgui.exeâ for 32-bit, or just delete/not use the shortcuts.
Hereâs a short YouTube video showing how go through the steps above to disable AVG Zen.
We have run AVG for a few weeks like this and Zen has not returned, although there was not a major program update during this time. If a program update enables Zen again simply disable self protection and delete the registry key by following steps 3-6.
Use AVG Antivirus Free 2016 Without Zen Installed
While Zen is present in 2016 versions of AVG, it is only force installed in the free version. Antivirus and Internet Security donât have Zen included during install. It is possible to find a full offline setup installer for AVG Free 2016 elsewhere on the internet which doesnât include Zen, but it will fail during install.
If you donât want to have AVG Zen on your system and donât mind using the 2016 version, thereâs still an easy way to do it. All 2016 versions should be supported for the foreseeable future and with this method you get the latest release released from the AVG website.
1. Go to the AVG support page and download the AVG Antivirus full installer for the paid version (not the trial). Make sure to get the correct 32-bit or 64-bit version for your system.
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2. When starting the install you will be asked to enter a license key. Copy and paste or type the following into the box:
4U4AP-Z24UV-BTWWP-QW93F-4NWRE-KMEUE
This serial number is taken directly from the Antivirus Free 2016 setup installer. You are simply using the free license key on the Zen free paid installer.
As previous AVG products do not update to major new versions automatically, you will remain on 2016. There is another way to do this which is to install the trial version of Antivirus, choose to uninstall it and you will be offered the chance to revert to the free version. For users with Antivirus Free and Zen installed already, itâs probably easier to uninstall both and then use the above method.
Uninstall Avira Connect Launcher
Although the Avira Connect launcher looks somewhat different to AVGâs Zen, they both do the same thing. Before Connect, there used to be a popup when you clicked the Avira icon in the system tray. Now itâs a full blown user interface. One advantage Connect has over AVG Zen is you do have direct access and some control over the antivirus from the tray icon context menu, so opening the Connect interface can be avoided.
The good thing is Connect can be completely uninstalled from the system. The drawback is you get no tray icon and have to open the antivirus window from a shortcut on your desktop or Taskbar etc.
1. If you havenât already, download and install Avira Antivirus Free edition. Open the antivirus window and goto Extras > Configuration (or press F8).
2. Click General > Security, then uncheck Protect processes from unwanted termination and Protect files and registry entries from manipulation in the âProduct protectionâ section. Click OK.
3. Type Services.msc into Start or the Run dialog (Win+R) or go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. Find Avira Service Host, select it and press Stop. Close Services.
4. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features (or right click on Start > Programs and Features). Double click the Avira Connect entry to uninstall Connect.
5. After Connect has been uninstalled, download the following registry file to match your system:
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Avira Connect 64-bit Registry File
Avira Connect 32-bit Registry File
Run the registry file and import the data to your registry. Adding these keys is essential otherwise Avira will not function correctly and Connect will reinstall itself the next time thereâs a check for updates.
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DO NOT open Avira or restart the computer before applying the registry file or Avira will cause crashes and system instability. It will also lock the registry keys you are trying to change so the registry import will fail.
If you have already opened Avira or rebooted before adding the registry file and are having issues, you need to reinstall Connect. The 4.5MB Connect installer is found in the following folder on 64-bit systems. Change the path accordingly for 32-bit systems:
C:Program Files (x86)AviraAntivirusavira_en____fm.exe
6. Repeat step 2 but this time recheck the two boxes to enable self protection and click OK.
7. This last step is completely optional which is to pin a shortcut to the taskbar or Start menu as Avira now doesnât have a tray icon. This will give you quick access to the antivirus window.
To show you how easy the process is, hereâs a YouTube video demonstrating how to do it.
Like AVG Zen, we have been running Avira Free without Connect for a while after following these steps. The addition of the registry key fools Avira into thinking Connect is still installed. As a result, it doesnât try to reinstall Connect at the next check for definition and program updates. The other registry key stops the issue of Avira not working properly when Connect is uninstalled in more recent Avira versions.
Disable Avira Connect Launcher
If you are not particularly bothered about uninstalling Avira Connect but would still like to stop it from running and sitting in the system tray, itâs possible to do that. In fact, the process is quite easy and involves only a few steps. You need to disable the Avira ServiceHost Service and stop the tray launcher executable running when Windows boots.
To make things nice and simple, we have created a batch file to stop and disable the Avira ServiceHost service, kill the Avira.systray.exe process and finally disable the tray program from starting with Windows.
Download Disable Avira Connect batch file
Make sure to run the script as administrator. Using this method you donât have to disable Aviraâs self protection as the service and tray executable are located in the AviraLauncher folder which is not protected by the antivirus. If Connect gets enabled in a future update, simply run the script to turn it off again.
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Hi HAL9000,Do you be on other forums?
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Justin Jack8 months ago
this is awesome
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Well written article.Presented in a different way.Easy to digest.Thank you.
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Patrick2 years ago
The Avira method worked until I got pushed 15.0.29.32 yesterday.
Now the antivirus UI wonât start unless BOTH of Avira service host and the notification icon are running. Any of them not running the UI wonât appear.
This is very annoying. Not that I need the UI often but it is certainly useful.
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Hi All, Sir(s), It seems AVG has released âAVG Free Antivirus 2017â offline installers finally ! They have taken off âAVG Antivirus 2016 (Paid)â offline installers from the links , plz help.Regards & Thanks.
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MrZoolook2 years ago
Iâll never understand why AV/Firewall devs insist on making things so hard. Things like this are exactly why I never EVER will pay for AV software. Thereâs no guarantee the devs wonât make it unusable within the life of the licence. Itâs like the inverse washing machine rule, which states that a washing machine only breaks down on the day the guarantee has expired. AV software becomes unusable/un-configurable/fully-automatic/not-fit-for-purpose on the day you buy a licence.
If I wanted big, bold, colourful, shiny interfaces, Iâd buy from Fisher Price. If I wanted to remove functionality, Iâd uninstall the program. If I wanted to remove configuration options, Iâd use software without those options.
Stop dumbing software down to accommodate idiots.
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Installed Avira Antivirus the 08 âDecember â2016, ââ18:37:40 Reply
Three days ago, followed, step-by-step, your instructions on «Uninstall Avira Connect Launcher». Until now no problem. Iâm grateful. eao
jason76192 years ago
Thanks for the AVG tip :) Worked!
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Thank you for the methods. But with the latest version of Avira 15.0.25.154 it will no longer work. It will only cause freezing to the Avira control center and also might cause Windows Action Center to ask you to turn on the antivirus, but cannot be done. Please look into it.
Thank you.
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HAL9000 Author2 years ago
Thanks for the report, think Iâve identified the problem. Just trying to find the best way to apply the fix.
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You are welcome. Had done multiple installations on 3 different computers this week so was hopeful when coming across this article, but sadly did not work if computer rebooted. Looking forward to an update that can minimize the annoyance.
By the way, thank you for AVG tip, it worked well.
Thank you.
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HAL9000 Author2 years ago
The method to uninstall Connect has been updated to take into account the issues with 15.0.25.154. Been tried successfully on several machines.
I also added an option to disable Connect instead of uninstall.
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Thanks Hal, done and done ;)
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Mohand2 years ago
Hey Raymond, Reply
Good to hear from you again. I personally use a paid Norton AV but the information you give is not bad. You should update your blog more often.
Hey Raymond. While this particular article isnât relevant to me, just wanted to say itâs nice to still get your blog from time to time.
BTW, when I want a free anti-virus, I use 360 Total Security . Itâs light and seems to do the job. What do you think of it?
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