Avast protects your computer from any malicious attacks and safeguards your personal info. Before this, I found I could go into the Avast program from the taskbar shortcut button, Click 'modify' and unclick all of its features and then click 'change' to disable most of it and also in modify click disable for all of its 6 screens (Tools it uses to operate). Avast Free Antivirus is preferred by many. I am just glad it is now gone and I hope this helps anyone who feels frustrated and stuck by the Avast Program. I restarted my computer in normal mode and typed 'Avast' in on the search programs and it was all gone at last!!!! This Avast program frequently got caught doing sneaky stuff on my system ( by Advanced System Care and by my new Eset Smart Security software) Eset was denied access to the Avast program but was able to warn me that Avast was doing risky things on my system. I then deleted all shortcuts and deleted the items from the recycle bin. (note: I was in my administrator account in safe mode). 5 Supplemental Update, Windows 7 (Professional), Avast Free Security. Avast Security Pro for Mac review: Everything a modern antivirus app needs and a little bit more An all-around champion has strong malware-fighting abilities packaged with worthwhile extras. I found that in SAFE mode (PressF8 at startup) I could go to c:\program files\ Avast and uninstall it without the 'need permission' issue. Antivirus Zap is a Mac security app that conducts brief virus scans and hunts for.