Should I remove Avast Pro Antivirus?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,773
United States Rank #4,029
Reach 0.1450%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.90 days
144.64 days >
Average installed length: 76.00 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 19.8.2393 |
0.03% |
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| 18.5.2342 |
0.14% |
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| 18.4.2338 |
0.63% |
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| 18.3.2333 |
1.29% |
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| 18.2.2328 |
1.33% |
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| 18.1.2326 |
0.07% |
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| 17.9.2322 |
1.57% |
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| 17.8.2318 |
0.31% |
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| 17.5.2303 |
0.07% |
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| 17.5.2302 |
0.31% |
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| 17.4.2294 |
2.48% |
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| 17.3.2291 |
1.71% |
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| 17.3.2290 |
0.03% |
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| 17.2.2288 |
1.40% |
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| 17.1.2286 |
1.43% |
|
| 12.3.2280 |
5.98% |
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| 12.3.2279 |
0.07% |
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| 12.2.2276 |
0.63% |
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| 12.1.2272 |
2.52% |
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| 11.2.2262 |
4.86% |
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| 11.2.2261 |
0.63% |
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| 11.2.2260 |
0.21% |
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| 11.1.2253 |
5.67% |
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| 11.1.2245 |
6.37% |
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| 11.1.2241 |
1.22% |
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| 10.4.2233 |
8.78% |
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| 10.4.2229 |
0.03% |
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| 10.3.2225 |
6.82% |
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| 10.3.2223 |
2.20% |
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| 10.3.2218 |
0.03% |
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| 10.2.2218 |
16.06% |
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| 10.2.2215 |
4.09% |
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| 10.2.2214 |
2.31% |
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| 10.0.2208 |
16.03% |
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| 10.0.2207 |
0.03% |
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| 10.0.2206 |
2.48% |
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| 10.0.2203 |
0.03% |
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| 9.0.2021 |
0.03% |
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| 9.0.2018 |
0.03% |
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Avast Pro Antivirus
Overview
Avast Pro Antivirus is a program developed by AVAST Software. The most used version is 10.2.2218, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The main program executable is avastui.exe. The software installer includes 79 files and is usually about 415.47 MB (435,653,354 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 43% of users of Avast Pro Antivirus come from the United States, it is also popular in Italy and France.
Program details
URL: www.avast.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\Setup\Instup.exe /control_panel /instoC:uninstall
Estimated size: 415.47 MB
Files installed by Avast Pro Antivirus
| Program executable: | avastui.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\avast software\avast\avastui.exe |
| MD5: | 03f7027b0afb0155956b6c6282c9c4ad |
Additional files:
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aswrec.dll - avast! Antivirus (Software Health framework library)
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aswResourceLib.dll - Resources
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aavm4h.dll - Avast Antivirus (avast! Asynchronous Virus Monitor (AAVM))
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aavmrpch.dll - avast! AAVM Remote Procedure Call Library
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AavmRpch64.dll
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afwcoreserv.dll - avast! Firewall Server library
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AhAScr.dll - avast! Script Blocking library for Windows Scripting Interface
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AhResIdp.dll - Avast Behavior Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResMai.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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ahResSecDns.dll - SecureDNS
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AhResStd.dll - avast! Standard Shield AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS.dll - avast! HTTP Scanner AAVM Provider Library
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AhResWS2.dll - Web Shield Provider
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ashbase.dll - Basic Functionality Module
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ashCmd.exe - avast! Command line
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ashMaiSv.dll - avast! e-Mail Scanner Service
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ashQuick.exe - avast! Virus scanner
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ashserv.dll - avast! antivirus service
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ashShA64.dll - avast! Shell Extension
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ashShell.dll
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ashTask.dll - Task Handling Module
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ashtaskex.dll - avast! TaskEx library
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ashUpd.exe - avast! Antivirus updater
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ashWebSv.dll - avast! Web Scanner
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ashWsFtr.dll - avast! Web Shield Filter Module
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asoutext.dll - AsOutExt Module
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asOutExt64.dll
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asulaunch.exe - Software Updater launch helper
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aswAMSI.dll - Avast AMSI COM object
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aswAraSr.exe - avast! ara service
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aswAux.dll - avast! Auxiliary Library
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aswBrowser.dll - Avast SafeZone Browser Library
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aswChLic.exe - aswChLic component
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aswCmnBS.dll - Common functions
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aswCmnIS.dll - Antivirus independent functions
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aswCmnOS.dll - Antivirus HW dependent library
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aswCommChannel.dll - Communication Channels
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aswdata.dll - avast! UI Layer library
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aswDataScan.dll - Avast DataScan
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aswDld.dll - aswDld Dynamic Link Library
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aswDnsCache.dll - avast! Property Storage library
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aswEngLdr.dll - Antivirus engine loader
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aswIP.dll - AvastIP Dynamic Link Library
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aswJsFlt.dll - avast! Script Blocking filter library
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aswJsFlt64.dll
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aswJSScan.dll - avast! GrimeFighter
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aswLog.dll - avast! Log library
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aswLSRun.dll - avast! LAN scanner wrapper
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aswproperty.dll
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aswProperty64.dll
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aswRemoteCache.dll - RemoteCache
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aswRunDll.exe - Avast Antivirus Installer
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aswRvrt.dll - avast! aswRvrt support library
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aswSecDns.dll - Avast! SecureDNS engine
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aswSqLt.dll - avast! SQLite library
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aswStreamFilter.dll - Stream Filter
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aswStrm.dll - avast! Streaming Update library
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aswng.dll - Avast NG (avast! NG core library)
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aswcmlx.dll - Avast (CML Library)
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aswcommx.dll - Communication Module
Behaviors exhibited
2 Context Menu Handlers
- ashShell.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
- ashShA64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'avast' with a class of {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24}.
Scheduled Task
- ashQuick.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Avast Scan' (runs weekly on Fridays at 8:00 PM).
Startup File (All Users Run Once)
- aswRunDll.exe is loaded once in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '20161125' which loads as "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\aswRunDll.exe" "C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ef37481a-9e0e-4ad3-ba91-492324fa9ae7\247d8407-e5eb-4178-84dd-6b3e024b091b.dll",_stage2@16.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- ashUpd.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\AVAST Software\Avast\ashUpd.exe'.
How do I remove Avast Pro Antivirus?
You can uninstall Avast Pro Antivirus from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Avast Pro Antivirus, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Avast Pro Antivirus.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 47%
Win 7 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #3,773
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
46.68% |
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| Windows 7 |
45.59% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.41% |
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| Windows XP |
3.29% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
24.08% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
20.81% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.65% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.61% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.22% |
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Geography
43.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.16% |
| Italy |
7.04% |
| France |
6.84% |
| Germany |
6.57% |
| United Kingdom |
5.49% |
| Canada |
3.46% |
| Australia |
2.26% |
| Brazil |
2.23% |
| Czech Republic |
1.88% |
| Spain |
1.61% |
| Netherlands |
1.50% |
| Poland |
1.14% |
| Sweden |
1.00% |
| Egypt |
0.97% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.30% |
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| Dell |
17.99% |
|
| Acer |
16.72% |
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| ASUS |
14.34% |
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| Toshiba |
7.37% |
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| Lenovo |
6.04% |
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| Samsung |
4.70% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.35% |
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| Intel |
1.28% |
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| MSI |
0.75% |
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| Medion |
0.58% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.58% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.07% |
|
| ASUS All Series |
5.90% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.72% |
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| HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
2.70% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.70% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.19% |
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About AVAST Software
avast! antivirus software provides PC virus protection.
Publisher URL: www.avast.com