Uninstall Avast Mac Jun 2026

Avast installs kernel extensions ( kexts ) and launch daemons to scan files in real time. Dragging only the .app bundle to Trash leaves these low-level components active, which can still consume system resources or cause conflict warnings in macOS (especially in recent versions that block unauthorized kexts). Always use the official uninstaller or manually clean the listed folders.

If prompted, enter your or use Touch ID to authorize the removal. Finish : Click Quit or Finish once the process completes. Product-Specific Variants Avast Cleanup Pro : Open the app →right arrow click Avast Cleanup in the menu bar →right arrow select Uninstall Avast Cleanup Pro . Avast SecureLine VPN : Open the app →right arrow click Avast SecureLine VPN in the menu bar →right arrow select Uninstall Avast SecureLine VPN . Avast AntiTrack : Open the app →right arrow click Avast AntiTrack in the menu bar →right arrow

After uninstalling Avast, you may want to remove any residual files to ensure a complete removal:

Click or Continue when the uninstaller window appears.

: Move any found Avast files to the Trash and empty it to reclaim space. Method 3: Uninstall Using Terminal (Advanced)