Click: How to Disable Avira on PC or Mac

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Method 1of 4:

Disabling Avira Real-Time Protection on Windows

1. Right-click on the Avira icon in the system tray. It's a red icon with an outline of a white umbrella. You'll usually find it to the left of the clock.
   • If you don't see this icon, click the upward-pointing arrow next to the system tray to see hidden icons.
2. ClickManage Antivirus.
3. ClickReal Time Protection.
4. Slide the 'Real Time Protection' switch to Off. The knob will slide to the left and turn red.
   • You may have to click Yes to allow Avira to make changes to your computer if prompted.
5. ClickStatus. It's the icon of a shield with a check mark on the right side of the window.
6. ClickFirewall. It's the icon with a shield in a brick wall.
7. Slide the 'Firewall' switch to Off. The knob will slide to the left and turn red. This disables Avira on Windows.
   • You may have to click Yes to allow Avira to make changes to your computer if prompted.

Method 2of 4:

Uninstalling Avira on Windows

1. Open your Windows Settings. Click themenu, then click Settings .
2. ClickApps.
3. ClickApps & Features.
   • You can also quickly open this menu by just searching for it in the Windows search bar.
4. SelectAvira Antivirusfrom the list of apps.
5. ClickUninstall. A confirmation message will appear.
6. ClickUninstallto confirm. A security message will appear.
7. ClickYes. You may have to click Yes again if you see a second pop-up message. This will uninstall the antivirus program. When it's finished you'll be prompted to restart the computer.
8. ClickYesto restart the PC. Once the computer has rebooted, Avira will no longer be installed.
   • Repeat this process for the other Avira apps, such as Phantom VPN, Safe Shopping, Avira Software Updater, and System Speedup.

Method 3of 4:

Disabling Avira Real-Time Protection on Mac

1. Click the Avira icon in the menu bar. It's the red icon with a white umbrella inside. The Avira menu will expand.
2. ClickOpen Avira. It's at the bottom of the menu. This opens Avira.
3. Click the switches icon in the left-column. It's the icon that looks like two switches under the radar icon in the left panel.
4. Slide the 'Real-Time Protection' switch to Off. The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray.
   • You may have to enter your admin password to continue.
5. Slide the 'Protection Cloud' switch to Off. The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray.
   • You may have to enter your admin password to continue.
6. Slide the 'Firewall' switch to Off. The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray. Avira is now disabled on your Mac.
   • You may have to enter your admin password to confirm the change.

Method 4of 4:

Uninstalling Avira on Mac

1. Open Finder. It's the first icon in the Dock, which you'll usually find at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click theGomenu. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
3. ClickUtilities. It's near the bottom of the menu.
4. Double-clickAvira-Uninstall. It's the red icon with the white outline of an umbrella on it and an 'X' in the corner.
5. ClickUninstall. This launches the uninstallation wizard.
6. Enter your administrator password when prompted.
7. ClickOK.
8. ClickDone. Avira is no longer installed on your Mac.