Uninstall Avast Command Line !!exclusive!! -

avastclear.exe /uninstall "Avast Premium Security" /silent /reboot /log="C:\avast_uninstall.log" The avastclear.exe tool works best when run from Safe Mode (especially for stubborn installations). You can boot into Safe Mode via command line: bcdedit /set current safeboot minimal Method 3: Forced Driver and Service Removal (Advanced) If both standard MSI and Avast Clear fail, you can manually remove Avast’s core components. This is a high-risk method—only use when Avast prevents all other removal attempts.

wmic product where "name like 'Avast%%'" get name, identifyingnumber Example output: uninstall avast command line

avastclear.exe /uninstall "Avast Free Antivirus" /silent /noreboot | Parameter | Effect | |-----------|--------| | /uninstall "<ProductName>" | Specify product (e.g., "Avast Free Antivirus", "Avast Premium Security") | | /silent | No prompts | | /noreboot | Prevent automatic restart | | /reboot | Force restart after removal | | /log | Generate detailed log file | avastclear

"C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe" /uninstall /password=YourPassword Here is a complete batch script that attempts graceful removal first, then falls back to Safe Mode prompt: wmic product where "name like 'Avast%%'" get name,

Always verify removal by running sc query | findstr "asw" and checking C:\Program Files\AVAST Software —no remnants should remain. Disclaimer: Modifying system drivers and registry can cause instability. Test any scripted removal on a non-critical machine first.

sc stop avast! Antivirus sc config avast! Antivirus start= disabled sc stop aswSnx sc stop aswSP Delete Avast drivers (from C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ ).

timeout /t 5