How to fix an AVG uninstalling problem?

AVG is one of the most useful antiviruses available in the market. Though, sometimes even this best antivirus software also causes some problem. One of them is when you face the issue or problem for uninstalling the AVG software.

There may be a case when you have AVG software and you are trying to delete it but every time you get an error message. Some of the common error messages that you may get are as follow:

·         Permission denied

·         File opening failed

·         Checking of the file status failed

·         Initialization

·         Local machine: Installation failed

With these errors flashing on the screen, when you try to delete or uninstall the AVG software, the entire process of deletion and uninstalling gets difficult. If you have been getting any of these problems when uninstalling the AVG software, then here are some of the steps that you can follow to make the uninstallation process simpler.

What steps to be followed to fix the AVG uninstallation problems?

The AVG software uninstallation is quite an easy process if you know the right procedure and steps to do so. Here are some of the steps that you can follow:

1.       Log in to administrative account:

The first thing that you should keep in mind is that to fix the uninstallation errors in AVG uninstallation process, you should have an access to the administration account.

Restart your laptop or computer to make sure that no AVG file of any kind is running in the background. If any of the files are running in the background, it may come in between the successful deletion of the AVG files. Make sure that to log in to the administrative account post restarting your laptop. It will accelerate your process of uninstallation of AVG software.

2.       Uninstall AVG using Windows control panel:

Make use of windows control panel to delete the AVG files from your laptop or system. Follow the normal instructions that are directed and then delete the AVG files.

3.       AVG Remover Tool:

If the uninstallation still fails, using the normal steps followed by the control panel, it is then when you need to have the AVG remover tool. Do save all your work and word documents, before starting using AVG file remover as your PC will restart which may cause loss of data.

4.       Steps for AVG remover tool:

Here are the steps to be followed with AVG remover tool:

·         Download the AVG remover tool from official link

·         Once the download is complete, run the downloaded file and then click on ‘Continue' option to accept the agreement/license of AVG

·         AVG remover tool will scan all the AVG products that you have installed in your system

·         Select the AVG product that you want to delete or uninstall

·         Once you have selected the files, click on the ‘remove' option

5.       Restart your PC:

As soon as you click on the remove option, you will be asked to restart your PC or system, click on ‘restart' to allow the successful completion to fix the AVG uninstallation problem

6.       File-Security Dialog Box:

If the file security warning dialog box appears on the screen, click on the ‘run' option to complete the uninstallation process

7.       Restart your PC again:

Again, restart the PC to successfully uninstall the AVG files or products

Follow these steps and fix all the possible problems related to the uninstallation of AVG files or products. If you still face any of the problems, do let us know by commenting below. We will get back to you with the best possible solution for your concerning problem.