How to permanently delete avast residue files?!?!

[YoungSinatra]

So, today I downloaded Avast I didn't really like it so I did the normal routine and I uninstalled it, now while simply searching avast in my C drive it came up with all these left over files. I couldn't delete them because they were either running in the background or I didn't have permission to delete them. I also came across another problem where under a restart there an option to load up Windows 10 or Avast uninstall utility, does anyone know how to permanently delete them? Thanks.

 

[Colif]

Try this: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility though this could be same thing as appears at start up.. did you try it?

 

[YoungSinatra]

Try this: https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility though this could be same thing as appears at start up.. did you try it?

yes ive already done this which lead to leaving those files that are un-deletable!

 

[YoungSinatra]

Ill try again

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

You need to remove all references to Avast modules that start when Windows starts, otherwise some remaining files will be locked, hence the inability to delete them. The Uninstall utility (previous post) may do all that for you so give it a try.

I never had any issues getting rid of Avast. I had to delete some remnants manually but none refused to delete.

Try Ccleaner to remove Avast startup items that may be locking files you want to delete:
http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

 

[Colif]

see if this advice helps at all: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=189032.0

 

[YoungSinatra]

You need to remove all references to Avast modules that start when Windows starts, otherwise some remaining files will be locked, hence the inability to delete them. The Uninstall utility (previous post) may do all that for you so give it a try.

I never had any issues getting rid of Avast. I had to delete some remnants manually but none refused to delete.

Try Ccleaner to remove Avast startup items that may be locking files you want to delete:
http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

didnt seem to help, all the files from avast are located in WinSxS when I try to delete it it says I need permission from trustedinstaller?

 

[Colif]

whatever you do, don't try to take control of files owned by trusted installer, it can break windows. Just a friendly warning

 

[YoungSinatra]

whatever you do, don't try to take control of files owned by trusted installer, it can break windows. Just a friendly warning

So how do i get rid of these files from avast?!

 

[Colif]

did you try to run the avast uninstaller in safe mode?

it seems if you are careful and only take ownership of those files & not the folder, you should be able to delete them. I just try to warn people to not take control of files off trusted installer, but since these left overs, you should be fine.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/581872/avast-leftovers/

 

[nimura123]

The file from C drive has to be deleted. If you would like to know more about it, you can follow the link bellow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxtjf-5BvP8&t=19s