AVG - Uninstall AVG anti-virus (Mac OS)

AVG - Uninstall AVG anti-virus (Mac OS)

Problem

If AVG anti-virus software is installed on a Mac and is identified as causing problems on the machine.  the software can be uninstalled to attempt to resolve the problem. 


Detail

One symptom that has been observed is its web filtering capabilities have been known to cause probems with web browsing.

Resolution

  1. Open AVG Anti-Virus, then click AVG Anti-Virus in the Apple menu bar and select Uninstall AVG Anti-Virus.
  2. When the AVG Ant-iVirus uninstaller window appears, click Continue.
  3. Enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, and click Install Helper.
  4. Wait while the uninstaller removes AVG Anti-Virus from your Mac.
  5. If prompted, enter the password that you use when you start your Mac, and click OK.
  6. When the confirmation message appears, click Finish, or optionally click Continue to complete the customer survey.

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