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Offline Prowler1000

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Avast Secure Browser installed without Avast being installed
« on: September 08, 2019, 07:34:46 PM »
When I started my computer this morning, I was surprised to see Avast Secure Browser had opened. Almost a year ago now I uninstalled Avast and it's related components. This obviously isn't normal behavior for any program and raises questions of Avast's predatory and malicious practices. (Ads for other services they sell on my own PC)

My entire family has used Avast for years and have been very satisfied with it up until today. Avast is acting more like malware than it is an anti-virus. The horrible ads that scare elderly or the less technologically inclined are for a different topic. Should these issues not be resolved, I think we will start looking for another anti-virus and report Avast to Google Safe Browsing (not that it will do anything)
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Re: Avast Secure Browser installed without Avast being installed
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2019, 08:20:00 PM »
Quote from: Prowler1000 on September 08, 2019, 07:34:46 PM
When I started my computer this morning, I was surprised to see Avast Secure Browser had opened. Almost a year ago now I uninstalled Avast and it's related components. This obviously isn't normal behavior for any program and raises questions of Avast's predatory and malicious practices. (Ads for other services they sell on my own PC)

My entire family has used Avast for years and have been very satisfied with it up until today. Avast is acting more like malware than it is an anti-virus. The horrible ads that scare elderly or the less technologically inclined are for a different topic. Should these issues not be resolved, I think we will start looking for another anti-virus and report Avast to Google Safe Browsing (not that it will do anything)
There are other programs that have the ability to install Avast Secure Browse.
It can also happen if you've had the Avast  SafeZone Browser installed and it was converted to the Secure Browser.
(Just stabbing at some things that could have made this happen.)
« Last Edit: September 08, 2019, 08:23:13 PM by bob3160 »
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Offline Libor Šlechta

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Re: Avast Secure Browser installed without Avast being installed
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2019, 07:03:35 PM »
Hello Prowler1000,

Could you please share with us some additional information's to help us investigate your issue? Please follow Wills instructions from this post and share them here. https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=219681.msg1478435#msg1478435 

As for your concern about Avasts advertising. I unfortunately cant speak of our plans, but let me assure you that we hear your complaints and this topic is definitely on our radar. We at Avast are really grateful for your and yours family support and we will try our best to deliver you the best experience.
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