How to remove AVG Antivirus in preparation for installing another antivirus

Description: AVG sometimes has become difficult to uninstall off of some machines. Even after running the program's uninstaller, remnants of the program may be found still left on the computer. When switching to a new anti-virus solution like ESET NOD32 Antivirus or ESET Smart Security it is essential to remove your old antivirus solution first. This quick guide will show you how to uninstall the AVG product.

  1. Go to www.avg.com/us-en/utilities and download the correct uninstaller for your product.
    AVG Uninstaller Download
  2. Double-click on the file you downloaded to begin the uninstaller. Click Yes to continue.
    AVG Uninstaller Running
  3. After restarting your computer, AVG should be properly uninstalled and it should now be safe to install any ESET product.

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