How to remove Avast Safezone Browser from a computer

Now the browser from Avast is called Secure Browser, but earlier it was SafeZone Browser - these are two identical web browser, just different versions. The old assembly, most likely, users were obtained with the antivirus themselves, so further separately we will analyze the method for the outdated version, and the remaining methods will be focused on interaction with the new one.

Actions with Avast Safezone Browser

Check if you are the owner of Avast Safezone Browser, which was installed on the computer together with the antivirus, is quite simple. To do this, open the list of programs through "Parameters" or "Control Panel" and find a string with a web browser name there. If it is there, proceed to the use of one of the following methods. Otherwise, you will have to proceed to the modification of Avast Free Antivirus, by deleting a web browser from there.

1. Open the "Start", find there "Control Panel", start this application and go to the "Programs and Components" menu. Highlight Avast Free Antivirus, and then click Edit.



2. A window of interaction with antivirus appears, where to choose the last item "Modify".



3. Remove the checkbox from the string with the browser to delete it, and click Edit.



4. Expect the completion of the update of the components, which will take a couple of minutes, after which a notification of successful uninstall software will appear.

If in addition to the browser you want to get rid of all the components of the antivirus, preferably immediately uninstall it. To do this, familiarize yourself with the thematic material on our website by clicking on the following link.

It remains only to wait for the end of deletion and close the current window. Next, it is recommended to check the residual files, which will be discussed after the method 3.

Method 2: Start menu (Windows 10)

Another option, relevant only for the latest version of the OS, and its advantage is to a faster search for the necessary application without the need to go to "Parameters".

1. Open the "Start" and in the Alphabet applications list, find "Avast Secure Browser".



2. If difficulties arise with this, start typing the name of the browser. Right-click on it and activate the last item "Delete".



3. There will be a transition to "Programs and Components", the interaction with which will be discussed in the following method.

Method 3: "Programs and Components" (Universal)

The last system method of uninstalling Avast Secure Browser will suit the possessors of absolutely all versions of Windows. For the management of software, a separate menu corresponds to the transition to which follow these steps.

1. Open the "Run" utility by holding the Win + R keys combination. Enter the appwiz.cpl and confirm the activation of the command by pressing the ENTER.



2. Among the application list, find the web browser and double-click on it.



3. Wait until the uninstall window appears from the browser developer and run this process.

Cleaning residual files

The above methods imply the use of system tools to remove Avast Secure Browser. All of them have one disadvantage - saving residual program files on the computer. It is not enough that they simply litter the OS with unnecessary objects, their presence can also cause problems with re-installing the browser. After removing one of those described only, we recommend performing actions that imply the cleaning of traces.

1. Open the "Explorer" and in the search bar write the name of the application to find all the folders related to it and files.



2. If any directory was detected, click on it PCM.



3. In the context menu, select Delete and confirm the cleaning of the items.



4. Launch the "Run" utility (Win + R), enter the regedit there and press ENTER.



5. In a new registry editor window, in the Edit Running Menu, click "Find" or use the standard Ctrl + F key combination.



6. Enter the name of the software and activate the search.



7. Delete all the mention found by looking through each displayed string.

Restart the computer so that changes related to cleaning files were applied.

Method 4: Solutions from third-party developers

There are special tools that allow you to quickly delete from a computer unnecessary software. Many of them immediately clean the traces, which is a considerable advantage. Sometimes users tend to choose such solutions, therefore, as an example, consider the two most popular options.

Option 1: CCleaner

CCleaner is one of the most famous programs intended for cleaning the system garbage. The list of its tools includes a software uninstaller.

1. Follow the link above, download and install CCleaner, and after starting, go to the "Tools" section.



2. In the list of all established software, find the browser in question and highlight it with the LKM.



3. Click on the active button "Uninstall".



4. Confirm the deletion of the application and wait for this procedure.

Option 2: Iobit Uninstaller

The following program is no less popular, but sometimes it turns out to be more effective due to the presence of an automatic tool for cleaning residual elements. The Iobit Uninstaller is practically different from CCleaner with the exception of some interface features.

1. Immediately after starting the Iobit Uninstaller, you will be taken to the required menu, where to check the string with the browser name.



2. From above to the right, the "Uninstall" button will appear, according to which you want to click.



3. Mark the marker item "Automatically delete all residual files" and run uninstallation.



4. A window with progress is displayed on the screen, but until you leave the computer, because the removal has not yet begun.



5. Additionally will float the warning from Avast Secure Browser, where you need to confirm uninstallation.



6. Follow the progress, waiting for the end of the operation.