What is how to turn off avast?

Turning off Avast depends on whether you want to disable it temporarily or completely uninstall it. Here's a breakdown:

Temporarily Disabling Avast Shields:

This is the quickest way to turn off Avast protection without fully removing it. It stops real-time protection for a set period.

1. Find the Avast icon in your system tray (usually in the lower-right corner of your screen). Right-click on the icon.
2. Hover over "Avast shields control".
3. You'll be presented with options like:
   • Disable for 10 minutes
   • Disable for 1 hour
   • Disable until computer restart
   • Disable permanently (not recommended, as it leaves you unprotected)
4. Choose the duration you want Avast to be disabled. You may be asked to confirm your choice.

Important Considerations When Disabling Shields:

• <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Risk%20of%20Infection">Risk of Infection</a>: Disabling Avast's shields leaves your computer vulnerable to viruses and malware. Only disable them if you absolutely need to (e.g., for a software installation that conflicts with Avast) and re-enable them as soon as possible.
• <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Firewall">Firewall</a>: Even with shields disabled, ensure your Windows Firewall (or any other firewall) is enabled for some level of protection.

Completely Uninstalling Avast:

If you want to completely remove Avast from your system:

1. Using the Control Panel (Standard Method):
   • Go to the Control Panel (search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar).
   • Click on "Programs" or "Programs and Features".
   • Find Avast in the list of installed programs.
   • Select Avast and click "Uninstall".
   • Follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Using the Avast Uninstall Utility (Recommended for Complete Removal): The standard uninstall method sometimes leaves residual files. Avast provides a dedicated uninstall utility (Avast Clear) for a cleaner removal.
   • Download the Avast Clear utility from the official Avast website (search for "Avast Clear").
   • Boot your computer into Safe Mode. (Instructions for entering Safe Mode vary depending on your Windows version; search online for "[your Windows version] enter safe mode").
   • Run the Avast Clear utility. It will ask you to specify the location of your Avast installation. If you didn't change the default, it should be pre-filled.
   • Click "Uninstall".
   • Restart your computer.

Important Considerations When Uninstalling:

• <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Antivirus%20Replacement">Antivirus Replacement</a>: Before uninstalling Avast, have another antivirus program ready to install. Leaving your system without any protection is highly discouraged.
• <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Safe%20Mode">Safe Mode</a>: Using the Avast Clear utility in Safe Mode ensures that Avast files are not actively in use, allowing for a more complete removal.