Do you have difficulties disable your Avast antivirus for a moment? Don't worry! Sometimes it is necessary to temporarily turn off Avast protection to perform certain tasks on your computer. In this article, we will explain the step-by-step process to temporarily deactivate Avast antivirus, in a simple and safe way. ⁣Keep reading to learn⁤ how to do it!

– Step by step -- ⁤How to deactivate my Avast antivirus ⁢for ⁣a moment?

• Open Avast on your computer.
• Click in “Protection” in the left panel.
• Choose «Settings» in⁤ the upper right part of the window.
• Choose ‌»Shields» in⁤ the left panel.
• Click on the shield you want to disable (for example, "File").
• press “Permanently disable” in the drop-down menu. Confirm the action if asked.
• Indicates the duration‌ of the deactivation (for example, “10 minutes”).

FAQ

1. Why would I want to temporarily disable my Avast antivirus?

1. To install a program or application that Avast identifies as potentially dangerous.
2. To solve Internet connection problems or the operation of other programs.
3. To perform maintenance tasks that require temporarily disabling antivirus protection.

2. How can I temporarily disable⁢ Avast from the taskbar?

1. Right-click the Avast icon in the taskbar.
2. Select the ⁣»Shield Control» option.
3. Choose the duration to temporarily disable protection (10 minutes, 1 hour, until next reboot, etc.).

3. How do I disable Avast from the program control panel?

1. Open the Avast program from the start menu.
2. Select “Menu” and then “Settings”.
3. Click “Protection” and then turn off protection temporarily.

4. Can Avast be temporarily disabled from the keyboard?

1. Press the “Ctrl + Alt + Del” keys to open the task manager.
2. Find the Avast process in the list and click “End Task.”
3. Confirm that you want to end the Avast process.

5. Are there ways to schedule temporary deactivation of Avast?

1. Open the Avast program⁣ and go to the “Menu” option.
2. Select “Settings” and then “Shields.”
3. Activate the option​ to ‍»Schedule⁤ a⁤ temporary deactivation» and choose the desired duration.

​ 6. How can I make sure Avast is temporarily disabled?

1. Verify that the Avast icon in the taskbar indicates that protection has been temporarily disabled.
2. Make sure you don't receive notifications from Avast regarding active protection.
3. Check that the program or task that requires disabling Avast is working correctly.

⁣ 7. Is it safe to temporarily disable Avast?

1. Disabling Avast ⁣temporarily⁤ may expose your computer to security risks.
2. It is advisable to disable Avast only when absolutely necessary and for short periods of time.
3. Be sure to turn protection back on as soon as you finish the task that requires it.

8.⁤ Can I disable Avast only for a specific program or application?

1. Yes, you can temporarily disable Avast for a specific program using “Shield Control” or “Settings” in Avast.
2. Make sure to re-activate Avast once you have finished using the specific program.

9. How do I stop Avast from automatically reactivating after temporarily deactivating it?

1. After deactivating Avast, open the program and navigate to “Settings.”
2. Look for the “Make Avast reactivate automatically” option and disable it.
3. This way, Avast will not reactivate itself after temporary deactivation.

10. What should I do if I forgot to reactivate Avast after temporarily deactivating it?

1. Once you have finished the⁢ task that requires disabling Avast, activate your antivirus protection⁤ immediately.
2. Run a full system scan to ensure that no malware or viruses are present on your computer.
3. Update the virus database and restart your computer after reactivating Avast.

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