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I need permission from Avast to delete a file
« on: June 19, 2018, 04:41:01 AM »
I'm trying to delete a file called Gramblr but it says "you'll need to provide
administrator permission to delete this folder".

When I right click on the file and choose Properties > Advanced, it shows
this beside administrators >> C:\Program Data\AVAST software.

How do I get permission back so that I can delete this file?



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Re: I need permission from Avast to delete a file
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2018, 06:40:37 AM »
Hi mchgail,

Welcome.

Where did you get this file?  And why are you trying to delete it? 

Why not use the more common method of Add/Remove or Programs and Featured to uninstall (your program)?
Windows 10 Home 64-bit 22H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.1.6099 (build 24.1.88821.762)  UI version 1.0.797
 UI version 1.0.788.  Windows 11 Home 23H2 - Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.2.6105 (build 24.1.8918.827) UI version 1.0.801

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Re: I need permission from Avast to delete a file
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2018, 07:14:56 AM »
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I'm trying to delete a file called Gramblr but it says "you'll need to provide
administrator permission to delete this folder".
Is folder and file protected by avast ransomware shield?

What avast version do you have?


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Re: I need permission from Avast to delete a file
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2018, 07:40:26 PM »
Avast Version 18.4.2338

The file lets you upload photos to Instagram. I'm deleting it because I no
longer need it.

It's already removed from Add/Remove but still shows in the registry. It
shows Avast as administrators so I cant delete it there.

I dont have ransomware

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Re: I need permission from Avast to delete a file
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2018, 07:48:36 PM »
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Avast Version 18.4.2338
Yesss, but is it avast free / avast internet security / avast premier ?

Ransomware shield FAQ (Applies to Avast Premier, Avast Internet Security) >> https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/Antivirus-Ransomware-Shield-FAQ