by Martin Brinkmann on March 24, 2016 in Security - 31 comments
Avast SafeZone Browser is one of the components that may gets added to your Windows machine when you install the antivirus solution.
It is selected by default and if you don't select the customize option in the installer to pick the modules that you want installed, will be installed on your system.
Avast users on sites like Reddit reported recently that Avast SafeZone Browser was installed on their system afterwards as well, which they noticed immediately as Avast put a SafeZone Browser icon on the desktop of the system.
Avast SafeZone Browser
According to Avast, SafeZone Browser has been designed with 'built-in privacy features' that promises better privacy and safety while on the Internet. Virtual usb drive mac.
While it includes features such as ad-blocking or filters that block pages with poor reputation, and specialized browsing modes for 'safe transactions', it ships with a price comparison component as well.
At its core, Avast SafeZone Browser is a forked version of Chromium.
Google researcher Travis Ormandy revealed in February 2016 that the program put users at risk simply by being installed on the system. While the issue has been resolved in the meantime, serious security issues like the one discovered are not helping Avast make the case that their browser should be used for better security and privacy online.
Block the installation of Avast SafeZone Browser
If you are installing Avast anew, and don't have any need for the web browser to be installed on your system, then you should block its installation outright.
While that won't help you if Avast later on decides to push the browser anyway on your system, you can at least make certain that it is not installed directly by you.
To block the installation of the web browser while you are installing Avast Antivirus on a machine, do the following:
- When the first setup page appears, hit the customize button right away. You find it below the big orange install button on the page.
- The next page displays all the additional components that Avast will install on the computer.
- Locate the Avast SafeZone Browser entry and uncheck it.
- While you are at it, uncheck any component that you don't require, e.g. SecureLine or Mail Shield.
Remove Avast SafeZone Browser
1983 world cup team. If the web browser is already installed on the system, then you can remove it from the Windows PC in the following way:
Step 1: Hit Windows-Pause to open the Control Panel of the operating system.
Step 2: Select 'Control Panel Home', and on the screen that opens 'uninstall a program'.
Step 3: Right-click on Avast Free Antivirus (your version may have a different name), and select the change option from the context menu. Alternatively, left-click on the Avast entry and pick change from the menu at the top.
Step 4: On the page that opens, select change again. You find it listed next to update and repair.
Step 5: Locate SafeZone Browser and uncheck the box next to it. Do the same for any of the other components that you may not require. All components will be removed from the PC if they are installed. Click on change afterwards to start the removal process. You will receive a 'the product was updated successfully' message afterwards.
A restart of the computer may be required to complete the process.
How to uninstall Avast SafeZone Browser
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Find out how to block or uninstall Avast SafeZone Browser, a web browser component of Avast Free Antivirus, from your Windows computer.
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AdvertisementOnce in a while, you’ll probably need to turn off your Avast Antivirus, or just pause some of its shields. Usually, because you want to install some other party security software like a firewall, or because Avast is blocking your favorite website or application.
OUR TIP If you want to disable Avast because it’s blocking program or website you trust, we suggest using the Avast Exceptions/White-list instead.Here’s the quick step-by-step guide on how to turn off/disable Avast 2019 – completely or temporarily. Steps are applicable to all Avast antivirus products (Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, or Avast Premier).
Quick Summary
- Right-click on the Avast orange icon in the Windows system tray
- Select Avast shields control and select for how long you want to disable it
- Confirm by clicking Yes on the dialog
Read more detailed steps and other options including screenshots below
1. Turn Off/Disable Avast Completely (All Shields)
Turning off all Avast shields basically means completely turning off the whole Avast Antivirus active protection. So be sure you know what you’re doing, although it’s actually quite simple.
Step #1 – Just navigate to the Windows taskbar and find the orange Avast icon. By default it is hidden in some Windows systems, so click on the top arrow if you don’t see it. Once you find the icon, perform a right-click on it, look for the option ‘Avast shields control‘, and select one of the options there – disable for a) 10 minutes; b) 1 hour; c) until computer restart; d) permanently.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely via Windows System Tray
Step #2 – Whatever option you will choose, Avast will ask you for a confirmation, which you have to confirm by selecting ‘Yes‘. And that’s it, Avast and all its shields should be disabled/paused for whatever time period you have selected.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely – Action Confirmation
Step #3 – If you want to make sure Avast is really disabled, just open its main window. It should be red and saying ‘All antivirus shields are off‘. To re-enable it again, click on the green button ‘RESOLVE‘, and it should turn green with the message ‘You’re protected‘.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely – User Interface
2. Turn Off/Disable Avast Temporarily (Specific Shield(s))
Besides turning off all shields at once, Avast also offers an option to temporarily turn off/pause any specific shield. Again, be sure you know what and why you’re doing it.
Step #1 – If so, then open the main Avast user interface, and go to Protection » Core Shields. Alternatively, you can go to Settings (in the bottom left corner in the main Avast interface) » ‘Components’ (or ‘Active Protection‘ in the older version). There you will see all Avast shields (File System Shield, Behavior Shield, Mail Shield, Web Shield) listed.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Specific Shields – Shields Overview
Just find the one you want to disable and click on the switcher. Once you click on it, you will see four options – stop the shield for a) 10 minutes; b) 1 hour; c) until computer restart; d) permanently. Just select the period you want and click on it.
Step #2 – If the shield has been successfully disabled, you should see the switch change to ‘OFF‘ and the main window should be yellow with the message ‘File Shield is now off‘. To re-enable it again, simply click on the green ‘Turn on‘ button, and it should turn green with the message ‘You’re protected‘.
Avast Antivirus 2019 File Shield Turned Off
3. Uninstall Avast Antivirus Completely
If none of these steps solved your problem, then you can consider uninstalling Avast Antivirus completely. Although we strongly discourage it, as Avast is the best free Antivirus available.
If you’re sure you want to do it, follow our step-by-step guide ‘How to Uninstall/Remove Avast Antivirus 2019‘ or download the simple removal tool called Avast Uninstall Utility.
Additional Notes
Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).
Turning off Avast protection may leave your computer at risk.Once in a while, you’ll probably need to turn off your Avast Antivirus, or just pause some of its shields. Usually, because you want to install some other party security software like a firewall, or because Avast is blocking your favorite website or application.
OUR TIP If you want to disable Avast because it’s blocking program or website you trust, we suggest using the Avast Exceptions/White-list instead.Here’s the quick step-by-step guide on how to turn off/disable Avast 2019 – completely or temporarily. Steps are applicable to all Avast antivirus products (Free Antivirus, Pro Antivirus, Internet Security, or Avast Premier).
Quick Summary
- Right-click on the Avast orange icon in the Windows system tray
- Select Avast shields control and select for how long you want to disable it
- Confirm by clicking Yes on the dialog
Read more detailed steps and other options including screenshots below
1. Turn Off/Disable Avast Completely (All Shields)
Turning off all Avast shields basically means completely turning off the whole Avast Antivirus active protection. So be sure you know what you’re doing, although it’s actually quite simple.
Step #1 – Just navigate to the Windows taskbar and find the orange Avast icon. By default it is hidden in some Windows systems, so click on the top arrow if you don’t see it. Once you find the icon, perform a right-click on it, look for the option ‘Avast shields control‘, and select one of the options there – disable for a) 10 minutes; b) 1 hour; c) until computer restart; d) permanently.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely via Windows System Tray
Step #2 – Whatever option you will choose, Avast will ask you for a confirmation, which you have to confirm by selecting ‘Yes‘. And that’s it, Avast and all its shields should be disabled/paused for whatever time period you have selected.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely – Action Confirmation
Step #3 – If you want to make sure Avast is really disabled, just open its main window. It should be red and saying ‘All antivirus shields are off‘. To re-enable it again, click on the green button ‘RESOLVE‘, and it should turn green with the message ‘You’re protected‘.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Completely – User Interface
2. Turn Off/Disable Avast Temporarily (Specific Shield(s))
Besides turning off all shields at once, Avast also offers an option to temporarily turn off/pause any specific shield. Again, be sure you know what and why you’re doing it.
Step #1 – If so, then open the main Avast user interface, and go to Protection » Core Shields. Alternatively, you can go to Settings (in the bottom left corner in the main Avast interface) » ‘Components’ (or ‘Active Protection‘ in the older version). There you will see all Avast shields (File System Shield, Behavior Shield, Mail Shield, Web Shield) listed.
Disabling Avast Antivirus 2019 Specific Shields – Shields Overview
Just find the one you want to disable and click on the switcher. Once you click on it, you will see four options – stop the shield for a) 10 minutes; b) 1 hour; c) until computer restart; d) permanently. Just select the period you want and click on it.
Step #2 – If the shield has been successfully disabled, you should see the switch change to ‘OFF‘ and the main window should be yellow with the message ‘File Shield is now off‘. To re-enable it again, simply click on the green ‘Turn on‘ button, and it should turn green with the message ‘You’re protected‘.
Avast Antivirus 2019 File Shield Turned Off
3. Uninstall Avast Antivirus Completely
If none of these steps solved your problem, then you can consider uninstalling Avast Antivirus completely. Although we strongly discourage it, as Avast is the best free Antivirus available.
If you’re sure you want to do it, follow our step-by-step guide ‘How to Uninstall/Remove Avast Antivirus 2019‘ or download the simple removal tool called Avast Uninstall Utility.
Additional Notes
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Although we have used Avast Free Antivirus 2019 screenshots in this article, these steps are also applicable for all Avast Antivirus solutions (i.e. also for Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, or Avast Premier) running the latest version available.
Steps are relevant for all Windows versions – Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 (including Anniversary Update).
Turning off Avast protection may leave your computer at risk.Avast offers and installs SafeZone browser (built on Chromium) when you install its 2016 version products such as Avast Antivirus and Avast Internet Security (update: its now available to free users as well). The problem now for users is recently Google Security researcher revealed vulnerability in SafeZone browser which allows attackers to list and read files from your computer after you click a malicious link.
This serious security flaw has been already fixed by Avast. Now, if you don’t want to use Avast SafeZone browser anymore, you can uninstall it, here is how.
UPDATE October 6, 2017: SafeZone browser no longer comes included with Avast, it has been discontinued. Avast may announce new browser based on Chromium soon.
For more details, read: Avast discontinues SafeZone browser
Update April 9, 2018:Avast’s new secure browser released.
UPDATE July 23, 2018: If you’re looking for instructions to uninstall Avast Secure browser, check this: How to uninstall or remove Avast Secure browser?
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Uninstall or remove SafeZone browser from Avast
May 04, 2017 Update: 1. Open Avast user interface
2. Click on Settings, in the Settings window, click on Components
3. Under Security, scroll down until you see SafeZone Browser, double click on it and ‘Uninstall Component‘
4. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Or follow below method, choice is yours. We’ll recommend the above procedure for easier removal of Avast components.
1. Open Control Panel, click on Programs > Programs and Features
2. Select Avast Internet Security or Avast AV, click Change
Fix Avast’s Error ‘Setup is already running. Please try to start the setup later.’
3. Click on ‘Change’, once which components do you want to install screen appears, Uncheck SafeZone Browser and click on ‘Change’ Prison architect name in game dlc.
Wait for the Avast to make the changes you’ve requested, when you’re prompted to restart your computer to remove SafeZone Browser, do so.
Note: Avast Free Antivirus 2016 doesn’t include SafeZone browser.
So next time when you install Avast, don’t forget to uncheck the install of unnecessary components such as Secureline VPN, Avast Passwords, Cleanup including the SafeZone browser component.
Avast Online Security is a free browser plugin from Avast (view in Chrome Web Store). It is available for all major browsers – Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari. Plugin main features are:
- Showing if the site is safe or not in the Google’s search results
- Detects and blocks unwanted advertising and tracking systems (sort of a AdBlock alternative)
- Auto-corrects the domain/URL typos (e.g., llego.com –> lego.com)
Typically the plugin is automatically added to your browser when you install Avast Free Antivirus. While it is very useful to keep the plugin activated, it may be a bit intrusive for some users. Especially the green pop-ups ‘This site is safe‘ in the search results. Fortunately it is very easy to either removed the plugin completely or modify the settings so it will be invisible.
Green Check Marks and Pop-up ‘This Site Is Safe’ in the Google Search Results
Disable/Remove/Uninstall Avast Browser Plugin from Google Chrome
- Locate the green ball icon in the top-right corner of your Google Chrome browser
- Right-click on it and select ‘Remove from Chrome…’
- Confirm removal by clicking on ‘Remove’
2 Simple Steps For Removing the Avast Browser Plugin From Chrome
Alternatively you can go to list of extensions in Chrome by typing ‘chrome://extensions/‘ in the address bar and click on the bin icon for the Avast Online Security extension.
Disable/Remove The Green Check Mark ‘This site is safe’ From Google Search Results
- Locate the green ball icon in the top-right corner of your Google Chrome browser
- Right-click on it and select ‘Options’
- Un-check the last option ‘Search engine results’ and the sub-option ‘Enable popups on search results page’
- Confirm by clicking on ‘Save’
2 Simple Steps For Removing the Green Check Marks ‘This Site Is Safe’ From Google Search
Alternatively you can go to list of extensions in Chrome by typing ‘chrome://extensions/‘ in the address bar and click on the ‘Options‘ link for the Avast Online Security.
Similar steps will work also for the other browser like Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera or Safari.