How to Disable Avira on PC or Mac

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable or uninstall Avira security products for Windows or macOS

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Disabling Avira Real-Time Protection on Windows

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    Right-click on the Avira icon in the system tray. It’s a red icon with an outline of a white umbrella. You’ll usually find it to the left of the clock.
    • If you don’t see this icon, click the upward-pointing arrow next to the system tray to see hidden icons.
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    Click Manage Antivirus.
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    Click Real Time Protection.
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    Slide the “Real Time Protection” switch to Off
    Windows Switch Off
    .     The knob will slide to the left and turn red.
    • You may have to click Yes to allow Avira to make changes to your computer if prompted.
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    Click Status. It’s the icon of a shield with a check mark on the right side of the window.
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    Click Firewall. It’s the icon with a shield in a brick wall.
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    Slide the “Firewall” switch to Off
    Windows Switch Off
    .     The knob will slide to the left and turn red. This disables Avira on Windows.
    • You may have to click Yes to allow Avira to make changes to your computer if prompted.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Uninstalling Avira on Windows

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    Open your Windows Settings. Click the
    Windows Start
    menu, then click Settings
    Windows Settings
    .
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    Click Apps.
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    Click Apps & Features.
    • You can also quickly open this menu by just searching for it in the Windows search bar.
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    Select Avira Antivirus from the list of apps.
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    Click Uninstall. A confirmation message will appear.
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    Click Uninstall to confirm. A security message will appear.
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    Click Yes. You may have to click Yes again if you see a second pop-up message. This will uninstall the antivirus program. When it’s finished you’ll be prompted to restart the computer.
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    Click Yes to restart the PC. Once the computer has rebooted, Avira will no longer be installed.
    • Repeat this process for the other Avira apps, such as Phantom VPN, Safe Shopping, Avira Software Updater, and System Speedup.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Disabling Avira Real-Time Protection on Mac

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    Click the Avira icon in the menu bar. It’s the red icon with a white umbrella inside. The Avira menu will expand.
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    Click Open Avira. It’s at the bottom of the menu. This opens Avira.
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    Click the switches icon in the left-column. It’s the icon that looks like two switches under the radar icon in the left panel.
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    Slide the “Real-Time Protection” switch to Off
    iPhone Switch Off Icon
    .     The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray.
    • You may have to enter your admin password to continue.
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    Slide the “Protection Cloud” switch to Off
    iPhone Switch Off Icon
    .     The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray.
    • You may have to enter your admin password to continue.
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    Slide the “Firewall” switch to Off
    iPhone Switch Off Icon
    .     The knob of the switch will move to the left and turn gray. Avira is now disabled on your Mac.
    • You may have to enter your admin password to confirm the change.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Uninstalling Avira on Mac

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    Open Finder
    Mac Finder
    .     It’s the first icon in the Dock, which you’ll usually find at the bottom of the screen.
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    Click the Go menu. It’s in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
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    Click Utilities. It’s near the bottom of the menu.
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    Double-click Avira-Uninstall. It’s the red icon with the white outline of an umbrella on it and an “X” in the corner.
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    Click Uninstall. This launches the uninstallation wizard.
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    Enter your administrator password when prompted.
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    Click OK.
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    Click Done. Avira is no longer installed on your Mac.
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