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How to uninstall Avast Secure Browser from your PC

This web page is about Avast Secure Browser for Windows. Here you can find details on how to remove it from your PC. It was created for Windows by Gen Digital Inc.. You can read more on Gen Digital Inc. or check for application updates here. Click on to get more info about Avast Secure Browser on Gen Digital Inc.'s website. Usually the Avast Secure Browser application is found in the C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Browser\Application directory, depending on the user's option during install. C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Browser\AvastBrowserUninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to remove Avast Secure Browser. Avast Secure Browser's primary file takes around 2.25 MB (2361408 bytes) and its name is AvastBrowser.exe.

Avast Secure Browser is composed of the following executables which take 18.76 MB (19676520 bytes) on disk:

  • AvastBrowser.exe (2.25 MB)
  • AvastBrowserProtect.exe (1.61 MB)
  • browser_proxy.exe (731.28 KB)
  • browser_crash_reporter.exe (4.34 MB)
  • chrome_pwa_launcher.exe (1.00 MB)
  • elevation_service.exe (1.19 MB)
  • notification_helper.exe (891.72 KB)
  • shortcut_pin_helper64.exe (1.28 MB)
  • setup.exe (2.76 MB)
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This info is about Avast Secure Browser version 127.0.26098.121 alone. You can find below info on other releases of Avast Secure Browser:

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you uninstall Avast Secure Browser.

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\127.0.26098.121.manifest
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\aswengineconnector.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\AvastBrowser.exe.sig
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\browser_crash_reporter.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome_100_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome_200_percent.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome_elf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome_pwa_launcher.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\chrome_wer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\config.def
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\d3dcompiler_47.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\elevation_service.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\eventlog_provider.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Extensions\external_extensions.json
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\ffmpeg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\icudtl.dat
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Installer\chrmstp.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Installer\secure.7z
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Installer\setup.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\libegl.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\libglesv2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\af.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\am.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ar.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\bg.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\bn.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ca.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\cs.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\da.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\de.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\el.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\en-GB.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\en-US.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\es.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\es-419.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\et.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\fa.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\fi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\fil.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\fr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\gu.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\he.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\hi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\hr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\hu.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\id.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\it.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ja.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\kn.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ko.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\lt.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\lv.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ml.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\mr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ms.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\nb.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\nl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\pl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\pt-BR.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\pt-PT.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ro.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ru.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\sk.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\sl.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\sr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\sv.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\sw.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ta.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\te.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\th.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\tr.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\uk.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\ur.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\vi.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\zh-CN.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\Locales\zh-TW.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\MEIPreload\manifest.json
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\MEIPreload\preloaded_data.pb
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\mimic.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\mojo_core.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\notification_helper.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\resources.pak
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\setup_helper_syslib.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\shortcut_pin_helper64.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\v8_context_snapshot.bin
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\VisualElements\logo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\VisualElements\smalllogo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\vk_swiftshader.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\vk_swiftshader_icd.json
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\127.0.26098.121\vulkan-1.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowser.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowser.VisualElementsManifest.xml
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowserProtect.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\browser_proxy.exe
  • C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\initial_preferences
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Avast Secure Browser.lnk

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Avast Secure Browser
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Avast Secure Browser

Additional values that you should clean:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowser.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\Avast Software\Browser\Application\AvastBrowser.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\avast\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\avastm\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\AvastSecureBrowserElevationService\ImagePath


How to remove Avast Secure Browser using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Avast Secure Browser is a program offered by the software company Gen Digital Inc.. Sometimes, computer users decide to remove this program. Sometimes this can be difficult because performing this by hand takes some skill regarding PCs. One of the best EASY approach to remove Avast Secure Browser is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to maximize the performance of your computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the programs existing on the PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find Avast Secure Browser or simply click the Search field and type in "Avast Secure Browser". If it is installed on your PC the Avast Secure Browser application will be found very quickly. After you click Avast Secure Browser in the list of programs, some data regarding the program is shown to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have regarding Avast Secure Browser, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For instance you can see that for Avast Secure Browser:





  • The publisher is: https://support.avast.com/product/avast_secure_browser/
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Browser\AvastBrowserUninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. Confirm the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall Avast Secure Browser.
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8. After uninstalling Avast Secure Browser, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of Avast Secure Browser which have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing Avast Secure Browser with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Avast Secure Browser by Gen Digital Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Avast Secure Browser by Gen Digital Inc. is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Avast Secure Browser in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2024-08-29 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2024-08-29 05:15:22.127