How to Disable AVG

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: September 15, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to temporarily disable AVG AntiVirus features without removing the app from your PC. If you're using a Mac, there's no way to disable the app, but you can easily uninstall it and reinstall later.

Method 1

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Disabling AVG on Windows

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The system tray is the area of your taskbar that contains the clock and sound icon. Clicking the arrow displays all hidden icons.
It's the yellow, blue, green, and red square icon in the system tray. This opens the AVG app.

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It's near the top-right corner of the window. Several icons will appear along the top of the window.
It's the first option.
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Click the option you want to disable. AVG components must be disabled individually.
- For example, if you want to disable web protection, click Web & Email.
A pop-up window will appear.
The time you select (e.g., Stop for 1 hour) determines how long AVG will remain inactive before turning itself back on.
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Click Yes to confirm. The selected AVG component is now disabled.
- To disable other components, click the < at the top-left corner of the window to return the list, and then make your selection.

Method 2

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Removing AVG from a Mac

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Click the shield icon in the menu bar. It should be near the top-right corner of the screen to the right of the clock. A menu will expand.^{[1]
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It's near the top of the menu. A confirmation message will appear .
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Click Uninstall. It's the blue button on the window.
- If prompted to do so, enter the username you use to sign into your Mac and click OK to continue.
AVG is now removed from your Mac.

Method 3

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Removing AVG from Windows

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You'll find it at the bottom-left corner of the Start menu.
It's on the right side of the window.
It's in the right panel under the "Apps & features" header. You should now see your AVG AntiVirus app below the search bar.
It's below the search bar. Some buttons will appear.
A confirmation window will appear.
This opens the AVG AntiVirus uninstaller.
You'll be asked to enter some details about why you're choosing to remove the app from your computer. Your answers will be sent to AVG to help improve their product.

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