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I don't run Avast but it seems you can stop the services. You prob. can't stop the service from Task Manager b/c you need admin. privilege.
You can uninstall it with the dedicated removal tool. There is also a guide to stopping the Avast services by disabling a setting in the Avast interface.
https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility#pc
Edit: forgot to add: run another malware scanner like AdwCleaner or Norton Power Eraser to rule out infections.
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN
Edited to modify text and remove an unnecessary link.
But Avast is collecting your browsing history - that's overstepping the line.
I would format my windows just to make sure that program is completely gone and after that don't install anymore bull.
Best of luck!
No, that's the thing. It's almost like either the UI isn't working or is being blocked. Hovering over it shows nothing. Clicking on it does nothing. Clicking on the desktop version which is supposed to load the UI shows another instance being opened in task manager, but shows nothing on desktop itself. Restarting doesn't help. I do currently have a Windows cumulative update waiting to be installed. I don't know if it's an issue perhaps with remote desktop service. I even tried repairing the installation. I didn't restart though when it said it needs to restart to apply the repair.
Personally i would consider a reinstall to ensure a clean system without the possibility of modified system files. Third party AV tools are simply not needed with current windows versions.
It sounds like a driver conflict--do you have any other security software installed that has real-time protection?
Try going into Safe Mode without networking----that kills any third party drivers. Open Start, type in: msconfig
Go to Boot tab and tick the box: Safe boot.
Then see if you can uninstall it in Safe mode. I did a quick search just now, there's even a video on how to uninstall it there.
It's been helpful for me, due to the occasional mistake I've made over the years.
It's not good, but it's not the worst.
ALso, yes, even to this day, Avast is a pain in the rear to uninstall, but it's still not as bad as the Starforce DRM that destroyed CD/DVD drives. :P
It also doesn't take any browser information because that's not how Anti-Viruses work at all.
MalwareBytes is more of a malware scanner, and it's really good, for certain.
I believe it's a bit twitchy though, if you try to look at uh, the stuff the internet is known for, :P.