Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into a quick guide on how to stop Avast from running at startup on your Windows PC. Sometimes, these antivirus programs can be a bit overzealous, and you might not need them to start automatically every single time you boot up your computer. So let’s get right into it!
Step 1: Access Task Manager
First things first, you want to open up your Task Manager. To do this, right-click on your taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen) and select “Task Manager” from the context menu that pops up. If you don’t see any options, you might need to click on ‘More details’ to expand the window.
Step 2: Navigate to Startup Tab
Once you have Task Manager open, look for the “Startup” tab. This is where you can manage all the programs that launch when your computer starts up. You’ll see a list of applications, and you can identify Avast in there. It’s typically going to be listed as “Avast Antivirus” or something similar.
Step 3: Disable Avast from Starting Automatically
Now that you’ve found Avast in the Startup list, the next step is simple! Click on it to select it, and then look for the “Disable” button at the bottom right corner of the window. Click that button, and just like that, Avast will no longer run on startup.
Step 4: Close Task Manager
After you’ve done that, you can close Task Manager. You’re done! To confirm that Avast isn’t running at startup anymore, you can restart your computer and check back in the Task Manager’s Startup tab again to make sure it’s still disabled.
Wrapping It Up
And there you have it! By following these simple steps, you can keep your PC running smooth without Avast cluttering your startup process. This way, you have more control over what runs on your computer when you boot it up. If you need further help, don’t hesitate to search for more tips or reach out to others who might have faced similar issues. Keep your tech game strong!