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Uninstalling AVG Internet Security

 
If you have a paid AVG Internet Security subscription, uninstalling the application does not automatically cancel your subscription. For information about canceling your subscription, refer to the following article: Canceling an AVG subscription - Frequently Asked Questions

Uninstall AVG Internet Security

To uninstall AVG Internet Security from Windows, select the relevant tab below according to your Windows version.

Uninstall via Start menu

  1. Right-click the Windows Start icon, and select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
  2. Ensure that Apps is selected in the left panel, then click ⋮ (three dots) next to AVG Internet Security and click Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, select Yes.
  4. When the AVG Internet Security Setup window appears, select Uninstall.
  5. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG Internet Security.
  6. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Internet Security from your PC. Optionally, complete the customer survey.
  7. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC.
  1. Right-click the Windows Start icon, and select Apps and Features from the menu that appears.
  2. Ensure that Apps & features is selected in the left panel, then select AVG Internet Security, and click Uninstall twice.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. When the AVG Internet Security Setup window appears, select Uninstall.
  5. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG Internet Security.
  6. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Internet Security from your PC. Optionally, complete the customer survey.
  7. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC.
  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X key simultaneously.
  2. Select Programs and Features from the menu that appears.
  3. Right-click AVG Internet Security, and select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
  4. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  5. When the AVG Internet Security Setup window appears, select Uninstall.
  6. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG Internet Security.
  7. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Internet Security from your PC. Optionally, complete the customer survey.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC.
  1. Click the Windows Start icon, and select Control Panel.
  2. 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.
  3. Right-click AVG Internet Security, then select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
  4. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  5. When the AVG Internet Security Setup window appears, click Uninstall.
  6. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall AVG Internet Security.
  7. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Internet Security from your PC. Optionally, complete the customer survey.
  8. When the confirmation message appears, click Restart computer to immediately reboot your PC.

AVG Internet Security is now uninstalled from your PC. If you were unable to uninstall AVG Internet Security by following the steps above, refer to the Uninstall Tool section below.

Uninstall via Uninstall Tool

If you experience issues trying to uninstall AVG Internet Security via the Start menu, we recommend using the AVG Uninstall Tool to completely delete all AVG Internet Security files from your PC while Windows runs in Safe Mode.

For instructions, refer to the following article:

Moving AVG Internet Security to the Trash or using Clean My Mac does not fully uninstall the application. We recommend following the steps below using the AVG Internet Security uninstaller.

Uninstall via Apple menu

  1. Open AVG Internet Security, then click AVG Internet Security in the Apple menu bar and select Uninstall AVG Internet Security.
  2. When the AVG Internet Security uninstaller window appears, click Continue.
  3. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, and click Install Helper.
  4. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Internet Security from your Mac.
  5. If prompted, enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, and click OK.
  6. When the confirmation message appears, click Finish, or optionally click Continue to complete the customer survey.

AVG Internet Security is now uninstalled from your Mac.

Reinstall AVG Internet Security

If you need to reinstall AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article for installation instructions:

  • AVG Internet Security 22.x for Windows
  • AVG Internet Security 20.x for Mac
  • 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 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)
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