Uninstall all the Avira apps but the Antivirus

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Teo M

• September 30, 2020 08:02

Good morning,

I've been using Avira since I was a child but now I think I will change to another similar solution because of the new installation policy.

I uninstalled the software because suddenly it started to run new programs like the Phantom VPN software or similar and I wanted to remove all of them apart the Antivirus.

So I download the new installer from the website and I realized that it is a new policy:
your siftware install a lot of unwanted softwares (Opera, Phantom VPN, ...) that a) slow down my OS and b) I didn't want.

I will wait for a reply only because I hope there is a way to uninstall everything but the Antivirus, otherwise I will simply uninstall everything related to Avira and I will pass to competitors.

 

In my opinion you did not do the right choice

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  pascha45

  • October 03, 2020 09:09

  Hello Teo,

  We are sorry that the new interface and the new applications do not meet your expectations.
  The possibility to uninstall the module - this will probably not change for the time being.
  The technology is changing and must always be adapted to the current and additional requirements.

  Maybe one day Avira will offer you changes that meet your wishes. If changes are offered, this will be informed by announcing the changed applications in the product description.

  We regret not being able to provide any other information at the moment.

  Best regards and a nice weekend

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  NULL

  • October 19, 2020 22:00

  I agree with Teo and add the following remarks:

  Applications that forcibly install other potentially unwanted applications without knowledge or consent of the user are themselves potentially unwanted application. This activity has been a hallmark of malware for decades.

  Avira you must cease this policy of forcibly installing additional/optional packages or you will develop a very bad reputation from these actions. You are not considering what your future product reviews will be like.

  Allow users to choose whether they wish for optional packages to be installed or not.

  It's a pity Avira chose this direction, and I mean no ill will towards the organisation.

  Kind regards.

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  Permanently deleted user

  • November 26, 2020 11:03

  I agree with Teo and NULL.

  Since Win10 and defender Avira has become useless and is now a virus itself.

  Bye Bye Avira, your fired.

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