Quick Answer: How to Turn off Avast Windows 10?
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Enable or Disable all Core Shields

  • Open the Avast user interface and go to ☰ Menu ▸ Settings.
  • Select Protection ▸ Core Shields.
  • Click the slider so that it turns to red (OFF), and select the duration of time Core Shields will be disabled.

How do I disable Avast antivirus in Windows 10?

Disable Avast Antivirus in Windows 10

  1. Click the small triangle at the right bottom corner of the taskbar.
  2. Right-click the Avast Antivirus icon.
  3. Then go to Avast shields control. Now specify the time for how long you have to disable Avast Antivirus.

How do I completely disable Avast?

Steps

  • Right-click on Avast icon in system tray.
  • Head to “Avast Shields Control”.
  • Choose how long you want Avast to be disabled: Disable Avast for 10 minutes. Disable Avast for 1 hour.
  • Confirm your decision when asked. After confirmation, Avast will be turned off according your selection.
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