It’s not possible to kill the running antivirus processes because they are also protected. Most antivirus software prevents manipulation of its own files, and it’s the same story here. There are settings within the antivirus to disable self protection but it’s more than likely you cannot change anything because of the password lock. The aswResp.dat file is far better protected than it used to be, so is harder to remove. Nevertheless, we still found a way to get around the problem and remove the aswResp.dat file in Avast, and now also AVG. Here’s the latest and most reliable method we have found to get around the password lock on Avast and AVG. This trick works on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10. It also works on all Avast or AVG security software with the password protection option.ġ. PowerTool is an advanced low level anti rootkit detection and removal tool that can remove even the most stubborn files. We have also used PC Hunter in the past but it is currently detected and blocked by Avast/AVG self protection.Ģ. #AVG REMOVAL TOOL WINDOWS 8 ZIP FILE#Įxtract the PowerTool Zip file and launch the 32-bit or 64-bit version depending on your Windows version, administrator privileges are required. The program is portable and doesn’t need installation.ģ. Click the File tab and navigate to the following location using the folder tree on the left.Ĥ. In the file list, locate aswResp.dat, it’s often at the bottom of the list. Right click on it and select Force Delete File.
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