any program that installs itself surreptitiously is suspect in my view, I would look in control pane.programs,programs and features. you should find an uninstall option there for avast. On 02/08/2014 17:32, roger.south@xxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Hi All > > I’ve just downloaded and installed a PDF viewer and ended up with > Avast on my system and I can’t get rid of it. I would assume it has an > uninstall tool hidden away some where but I can’t find it. It > advertises itself as the No 1 antivirus. I can believe this as it just > won’t let go. I’m quite happy with Eset thank you very much so any > help in getting rid of this unwanted leech will be much appreciated. > Roger > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > <http://www.avast.com/> > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > <http://www.avast.com/> protection is active. > > -- *_PRIVACY IS A BASIC RIGHT - NOT A CONCESSION _*