Avast CPU usage

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I noticed my laptop had slowed down and that battery usage had declined considerably.  Probably for about the last 2-3 weeks.  Had a look at task manager and Avast is taking up 30-40% of CPU.

Does anyone know how to remedy this?  Apologies, I am not IT literate so you will have to go very slowly!!

[Asyn]

Remove Avast Cleanup and reboot. Better now..?
-> https://support.avast.com/article/96/ (Add/Remove components)

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Thank you Asyn.  I have uninstalled and the usage down to more normal levels - 1-9%.  By the way I think the link is out of date.

[Asyn]

1. Thank you Asyn.  I have uninstalled and the usage down to more normal levels - 1-9%.
2. By the way I think the link is out of date.

1. You're welcome.
2. Thanks, it worked when I posted it.