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Claudette BayawaClaudette Bayawa 

Can't uninstall AVG ZEN

I already uninstalled the other products like the AVG Protection and when I uninstall the AVG Zen, I can't uninstall it. There was this message that I have to uninstall the AVG Protection first to uninstall the AVG Zen. But I already uninstalled the AVG Protection. Need help. Thanks
Sreedevi PadmakumarSreedevi Padmakumar (Avast)
Hello Claudette,
I apologize for the inconvenience caused while uninstalling AVG.
Please run AVG remover tool through the following link http://aa-download.avg.com/filedir/util/AVG_Remover.exe which will uninstall all your AVG components.
Please feel free to contact us for any further assistance.
Thank you.
Pete SharplesPete Sharples
I can't unistall AVG Zen. I have tried the Remover tool but still have the same problem.
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This is stopping the PC from running any other software so I need an answer urgently.
KishoreKishore (Avast) 
Hello Claudette,
We regret for the inconvenience caused. Could you please confirm us whether you have installed the paid version or the Free version of the AVG program?
Also have you tried to redownload the AVG remover tool and check whether you could able to uninstall the AVG program.
Thank you.
Nano MandoNano Mando
We want to get rid of AVG Zen, but still have AVG active. AVG Zen is over-simplified to the point that it is impossible to use. It is annoying and I personally hate it, it is anything but zenful, so I don't want it. Get rid of 'AVG Zen' it is detering customers.

When I want to set a Scan, I have to go through some winded process, wait for the UI of 'AVG Zen', then click actual AVG, and wait for that to load its own UI, then set the Scan perametres I need at the time, and then click Scan.
Before, I could right-click, select the Scan I needed, select the resource drain, and done.

GET RID OF AVG ZEN, WE DON'T WANT IT, WE DON'T LIKE IT AND WE WOULD MUCH RATHER NOT HAVE THE STRESS, SO THEREFORE NOT HAVE AN ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE FULSTOP.
Gunaseelan GurusamyGunaseelan Gurusamy (Avast)
Hi Nano,
We do understand your concern, we are really sorry to inform you that AVG Free Anti-Virus comes with AVG Zen after the new update. If you need help with the uninstall, We request you to use our AVG remover tool to uninstall this program completely. Refer this article : http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-uninstall-AVG to download and run your AVG remover tool. Please feel free to get back us if you have any questions.
Thank you
Mia MariaMia Maria
Hi there from Sweden!
I am not at all happy with Avg Zen - do not misunderstand me, I love AVG but not the Zen part of it.
Can I in anyway get rid of this Zen and use AVG in the way I´ve always uset it before`?
Thanks!
AravindhAravindh (Avast) 
Hello Mia,
We regret for the inconvenience. We keep you in formed that there is no AVG free version as like before. IN AVG 2016 version we do have AVG ZEN as a interface for AVG Protection Free. Due to the arrival of new threats and infections, we have updated our AVG security program with high new security patches and updates to enhance the computer security. AVG ZEN is a interface for AVG Internet Security and AVG PC Tune up for unlimited Devices. You can also find HMA VPN and AVG Web TuneUp cirlces on the Zen interface. HMA VPN is another separate paid program and it helps to hide your IP address so that no hackers can hack your PC. AVG Web TuneUp is the free browser add-on and it helps you to browse securely on the Internet. It gets installed only on the default browser of your PC and it is not compatible with the Windows 10 Edge browser. Thank you for understanding.
John SolesJohn Soles
The uninstall tool does not work.   I have two items of avg left in my start menu, presumably with registry entries that I can neither delete nor deactivate.   This software behaves like malware in its reluctance to be removed.   I certainly don't plan to use any AVG product in the future if this is the way they are going to work.  
AravindhAravindh (Avast) 
Hello John,
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Could you please send the screenshot of your start menu interface so that we can assist further? Please click on the following link http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-create-a-screenshot  to send the screen shot.
Thank you.
Alan BinchAlan Binch
John, For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions. 
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