Avast Antivirus is a popular antivirus software that provides excellent protection to your computer against malware, spyware, and other online threats. Sometimes, you may need to stop Avast Antivirus temporarily to perform certain tasks that require disabling the antivirus software. In this article, we will discuss how to stop Avast Antivirus temporarily in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Locate the Avast Antivirus icon in the system tray

The first step is to locate the Avast Antivirus icon in the system tray, which is located at the bottom right corner of your computer screen. The icon looks like an orange square with a white "A" in the middle. Once you locate the icon, right-click on it to open the menu.

Step 2: Select "Avast shields control"

In the menu that appears after right-clicking the Avast Antivirus icon, select "Avast shields control." This will open a sub-menu with several options.

Step 3: Choose how long you want to disable Avast Antivirus

In the "Avast shields control" sub-menu, you can choose how long you want to disable Avast Antivirus. There are several options available:

• Disable for 10 minutes
• Disable for 1 hour
• Disable until computer is restarted
• Disable permanently

Choose the option that best suits your needs. If you only need to disable Avast Antivirus temporarily, select one of the first three options. If you want to disable it permanently, select the last option.

Step 4: Confirm your selection

After you choose how long you want to disable Avast Antivirus, a confirmation dialog will appear. Click "Yes" to confirm your selection. Avast Antivirus will now be disabled for the selected duration.

Step 5: Re-enable Avast Antivirus

Once you have completed the task that required you to disable Avast Antivirus, it is important to re-enable it to ensure your computer is protected against online threats. To re-enable Avast Antivirus, follow the same steps outlined in this article, but select "Enable all shields" in the "Avast shields control" sub-menu.

Conclusion

Stopping Avast Antivirus temporarily is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. Whether you need to disable it for a few minutes or permanently, Avast Antivirus provides several options to help you do so. Just remember to re-enable Avast Antivirus once you have completed your task to ensure your computer is protected against online threats.

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