how i disable avira antivirus for ever?

Discussion in 'Software' started by xromania™, Sep 10, 2012.

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  1. xromania™

    xromania™ Private E-2

    Avira the free version (and probably the full option too) have only the option to disable it until restart (how stupid), i dont want my pc to start every time with avira, how i disable it permanently?

    Using a program "registry clean expert" i see in my startup organizer the entry "d\program files\avira\avgnt.exe"/min

    if i disable this is ok or can affect the integrity of antivirus?
     
  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    I know this does not sound like a very helpful answer, but if you do not want the protection of an antivirus (which requires it running on start up) then what is the point of running it at all? Why not just uninstall it? (Not that I advise anyone to surf without anti virus)
     
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  3. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    If you disable that, you will no longer have any antivirus protection. As Kestrel13! pointed out, not allowing it to run makes it pointless to have an antivirus utility installed. Also, I advise you to ditch "registry clean expert" and avoid registry cleaners in general as they tend to cause more problems than they fix.
     
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  4. xromania™

    xromania™ Private E-2

    thanks but ............. i didnt said i dont use the antivirus, i use it but usually im only playing games so PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION, is a trick to avoid avira to start with windows?
     
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  5. Ewen

    Ewen Corporal

    You can disable it in the Start-up by going to msconfig (in the Run box), untick it there and it will not start. You have been advised not to disable it by others but it seems you are persistent so this is how you can do it.

    Now we look forward to requests from you on how to get rid of viruses!
     
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  6. Just Playin

    Just Playin MajorGeek

    http://majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Autoruns_d4686.html

    How to use it:
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

    Here is the link for the Malware Removal Forum for your future needs:
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35
     
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  7. sexyandy81

    sexyandy81 MajorGeek

    Is there any options to run it minimised when you start windows so it don't come up when you play games. if not the only option left is to uninstall the anti virus.
     
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  8. xromania™

    xromania™ Private E-2

    what andy lol?...

    thanks, i hope nothing hapen if i disable it in msconfig, i mean the antivirus ill be not corrupted
     
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  9. mjnc

    mjnc MajorGeek

    Disabling will not corrupt the antivirus, however, MSCONFIG is best used as a temporary measure for troubleshooting, not as
    a permanent fix.
    How to deal with startup processes - do not use MSconfig

    Better to download Autoruns as Just Playin suggested using the Major Geeks link provided.
    It is very easy to use for this purpose.
    Note the single line in bold print in the 'How To Use' quote.
     
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  10. plastidust

    plastidust Command Sergeant Major

    Is Avira causing problems? I ask because as others have pointed out, it's normally a bad idea to disable your AV. But there are certain circumstances when it is necessary. This does not sound like one of those circumstances.

    Just Playin and mjnc have given you the, how and why, you should use Autoruns instead of MSCONFIG. And as stated, disabling Avira will not corrupt the files but, as for this question:
    If Avira is disabled, the condition of it integrity doesn't matter does it?

    In any case, it depends on how long you leave Avira disabled. As long as it is disabled it will not execute it's automatic updates. If it is out of date then it's "integrity" is compromised until it is updated. It will not become enabled again, and therefor not automatically update, until you go back to either Autoruns or MSCONGIG, which ever one you chose to disable it, and re-enable it and then re-boot.

    If, shortly after the re-boot, it has not automatically updated then you should perform a manual update as soon as possible(immediately).

    Think you should book mark Just Playin's final link: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=35.
     
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  11. xromania™

    xromania™ Private E-2

    thanks guys,
    But I said in first post i have a program who can edit the startup and there is avgnt.exe and i asked if is ok to disable avgnt.exe, so is ok, right? and the antivirus ill be not corupted and after windows start can i hope i can enable the protection if i want, without changing startup back
     
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  12. thisisu

    thisisu Malware Consultant

    I agree with the others that I think you are going about this the wrong way but just to answer your latest questions:

    Yes, but this only prevents the avgnt.exe process from running on startup.

    Keep in mind that Avira isn't controlled by one single process. There are services, drivers, and other processes that work together.

    No disabling one process from starting upon boot will not corrupt Avira.

    If you don't want to use the program you used to edit avgnt.exe's startup value, then you will need to open avgnt.exe manually when you want to use it again.

    Hope that helps.
     
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