There are scenarios where the antivirus software does not recognize and do not allow the installation of certain types of applications or software. Or the antivirus will block your favorite sites at times. So the alternative is to completely remove the antivirus and expose yourself to various kinds of threats or disable the application for a short while.
If you are using one of these Avast merchandise, you can choose to disable your entire Avast antivirus or break some security. Our step-by-step guide provides you with a quick overview of each procedure.
How to completely disable Avast (disable all shields)?
If you choose to completely disable Avast, remember that you will disable all antivirus protection on your computer. To do this, follow the steps below.
Measure 1. Go to the Windows system tray and look for the orange Avast icon. Then right-click and find “Avast Protects Control” Choose one of these options – shut down for 10 minutes OR 1 hour OR until your computer is restarted OR permanently.
Action 2. Confirm your decision by pressing YES when asked by Avast. Ready! Avast antivirus and covers must be paused for the selected period.
Action 3. To check if the antivirus is really disabled, simply open its main When it lights up red and says “All antivirus protection is off” everything was working as it should. To get back to your goal, click the “Solve” button, then wait a moment until the message “You’re protected” appears.
How do I disable individual Avast shields?
Disabling a number of Avast’s protections from time to time should be enough to be able to download a basic program or unblock a specific website. Here’s what you need to do to take advantage of this choice.
Measure 1. In the Avast user interface, go to “Protection” and then “Basic Shields”. Or, in the lower left corner of this Avast interface, find “Settings” and then go to “Components” (this may be “Active Protection” if you are using the old version). You will notice the list of Avast products. Find the ones you want to disable and click the switch. You can have four options – pause protection for 10 minutes OR 1 hour OR until the computer is restarted OR permanently. Make your choice.
Action 2. When protection is disabled, you will notice a change to “OFF” along with the message “File Shield is currently disabled”. To go back, press the “Enable” button and wait for the next one before it turns green and you see the “You’re protected” message.
Summary
Whether you need to disable Avast antivirus as a whole or just some of its defenses, you can easily do so. Besides, it doesn’t matter what product you use – Avast Antivirus Guru, Avast Ultimate, Avast Internet Security or Avast Premier. You can even remove the apps completely (though not recommended).
Nevertheless, make sure you get your protection back as soon as the matter is resolved.