Avast is the big name in terms of computer safety. one of the most popular safety software from the Avast is its antivirus. you can get the Avast antivirus software both as a free and paid version. due to the availability of immense features both the versions of this application has gained popularity.
Although there are plenty of features with the Avast antivirus, even then you might encounter some issue with it. one of the problems about which there will be a discussion here is the Avast won’t open.
Solutions to Rectify Avast won’t Open Windows 10 Problem
1: Start the Avast Antivirus Service once again
If the service of the Avast Antivirus doesn't start or operate properly, then because of that reason you might get this problem. the best answer to resolve this issue is to re-start the Avast Antivirus service. in order to do that follow the latest steps below.
First, tap on the combination of ‘Windows + R’ keys at the same time to open the ‘Run’ dialog box.
In the ‘Run’ dialog box, type the following text “services.msc” beside the ‘Open’ label and tap on the ‘OK’ button. As soon as you click on that button, then a ‘Services’ window will appear.
In this window, you will get all the services of every application installed within the pc , including the Windows ones on a list.
Next, from the list locate the Avast Antivirus service & right-click on the same. after that, from the popup menu that appears tap on the ‘Properties’ option. This action will open a new dialog box with a heading ‘Avast Antivirus Properties (Local Computer)’.
Inside that dialog box, go to the ‘Startup type:’ field and then from the drop-down menu choose the ‘Automatic’ option.
Next, check the value of the ‘Service status’. If the value is ‘Started’, then tap the Stop button.
Now, after a minute press the start button to enable this service and click on the ‘Apply and ‘OK’ buttons respectively.
At last, reboot the pc and see if you can launch the Avast Antivirus application or not.
Remove the Avast Antivirus Program
If Avast not working after Windows 10 update, then the simplest solution is to remove the software from the computer. Here you will get steps on how to do it.
First, start the computer in Administrator mode.
Now, visit the ‘Windows’ logo and tap on the same. this will open the ‘Start’ menu.
From that menu, navigate to the left pane and click on the ‘Gear’ icon. This action will launch the new ‘Settings’ window.
Once you're in that window, next, from the various settings categories click the one that says ‘Apps’.
As soon as you tap on that category, then a new page will come up with the heading ‘Apps & features’. From that page, visit the subheading having the title ‘Apps & features’, where you will a list of all the applications installed within the pc.
Out of that list, locate the ‘Avast Antivirus’ application & tap on the same. Next, once the chosen application expands, next, tap on the ‘Uninstall’ button.
Now, if you see a ‘User Account Control’ dialog box, then tap on the ‘Yes’ button. When the uninstaller wizard appears, next, visit the bottom and click on the ‘Uninstall’ button.
Wait for the uninstaller to complete the removal process, once it's over, next reboot the machine.
Although there are plenty of features with the Avast antivirus, even then you might encounter some issue with it. one of the problems about which there will be a discussion here is the Avast won’t open.
Solutions to Rectify Avast won’t Open Windows 10 Problem
1: Start the Avast Antivirus Service once again
If the service of the Avast Antivirus doesn't start or operate properly, then because of that reason you might get this problem. the best answer to resolve this issue is to re-start the Avast Antivirus service. in order to do that follow the latest steps below.
First, tap on the combination of ‘Windows + R’ keys at the same time to open the ‘Run’ dialog box.
In the ‘Run’ dialog box, type the following text “services.msc” beside the ‘Open’ label and tap on the ‘OK’ button. As soon as you click on that button, then a ‘Services’ window will appear.
In this window, you will get all the services of every application installed within the pc , including the Windows ones on a list.
Next, from the list locate the Avast Antivirus service & right-click on the same. after that, from the popup menu that appears tap on the ‘Properties’ option. This action will open a new dialog box with a heading ‘Avast Antivirus Properties (Local Computer)’.
Inside that dialog box, go to the ‘Startup type:’ field and then from the drop-down menu choose the ‘Automatic’ option.
Next, check the value of the ‘Service status’. If the value is ‘Started’, then tap the Stop button.
Now, after a minute press the start button to enable this service and click on the ‘Apply and ‘OK’ buttons respectively.
At last, reboot the pc and see if you can launch the Avast Antivirus application or not.
Remove the Avast Antivirus Program
If Avast not working after Windows 10 update, then the simplest solution is to remove the software from the computer. Here you will get steps on how to do it.
First, start the computer in Administrator mode.
Now, visit the ‘Windows’ logo and tap on the same. this will open the ‘Start’ menu.
From that menu, navigate to the left pane and click on the ‘Gear’ icon. This action will launch the new ‘Settings’ window.
Once you're in that window, next, from the various settings categories click the one that says ‘Apps’.
As soon as you tap on that category, then a new page will come up with the heading ‘Apps & features’. From that page, visit the subheading having the title ‘Apps & features’, where you will a list of all the applications installed within the pc.
Out of that list, locate the ‘Avast Antivirus’ application & tap on the same. Next, once the chosen application expands, next, tap on the ‘Uninstall’ button.
Now, if you see a ‘User Account Control’ dialog box, then tap on the ‘Yes’ button. When the uninstaller wizard appears, next, visit the bottom and click on the ‘Uninstall’ button.
Wait for the uninstaller to complete the removal process, once it's over, next reboot the machine.
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