Right now I have the Uninstall Utility saved to my desktop. When I try to run it from there I get an error stating that the Avast Self-Protection module is enabled and the operation can't be completed. BTW: Thanks for the help!!!
To temporarily disable the avast self defense module:
1. Right click the 'a' blue icon on system tray.
2. Programs settings > Troubleshooting (tab)
3. Disable self defense module
I tried to disable Self- Protection module this way to no avail. You will have to start your computer in safe mode and run the uninstall program. To start safemode upon booting up press F8 before it reaches Windows program. Use your arrow key and scroll up to SAFE MODE, then hit enter.
Since you have it saved on your desktop like I did. Hit your START button then SEARCH. Under files and folders do a search for asw. Double click on the Ininstall file and let it run. Then when complete, takes couple of minutes, REBOOT and will go back to normal mode. Then reinstall avast, enter your new product key and you should be all set