A-fast Antivirus Removal Tool: Quick & Complete Uninstall Titles

How to Remove A-fast Antivirus: Step-by-Step Removal Tool Guide

Overview

This guide walks you through safely uninstalling A-fast Antivirus using its removal tool and manual steps if needed. Assume Windows ⁄₁₁ unless you tell me otherwise.

Before you begin

• Backup: Save important files and create a restore point.
• Disconnect: Temporarily disconnect from the internet to prevent the product from interfering.
• Admin rights: You need an administrator account.

Steps

1. Download the official removal tool

   • From a reputable source (official vendor site or well-known security forums), download the A-fast Antivirus removal/uninstaller tool.
   • Save it to your Desktop.

2. Boot to Safe Mode (recommended)

   • Press Windows key + R, type msconfig, press Enter → Boot tab → check Safe boot → Minimal → Restart.
   • Alternatively: Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Restart now (Advanced startup) → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart → choose Safe Mode.

3. Run the removal tool

   • Right-click the downloaded tool → Run as administrator.
   • Follow on-screen prompts to remove A-fast Antivirus components.
   • Reboot if the tool requests it.

4. Remove leftover services and drivers

   • Open Command Prompt as admin and run:

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     sc queryex type= service 

     Look for services with names containing “A-fast” or similar and note their service names.

   • To delete a service:

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     sc stop 
     sc delete 
     

   • Check Device Manager for unknown drivers (View → Show hidden devices) and uninstall any A-fast drivers.

5. Clean remaining files and registry entries

   • Files: Check these folders and delete A-fast folders if present:
     • C:\Program Files</code>
     • C:\Program Files (x86)</code>
     • C:\ProgramData</code>
     • %AppData%
   • Registry (advanced — be careful):
     • Open Registry Editor (regedit) as admin.
     • Search (Ctrl+F) for “A-fast” and delete matching keys/values associated with the product.
     • Export any keys before deleting as a backup.

6. Remove startup entries

   • Open Task Manager → Startup tab → disable any A-fast entries.
   • Check shell:startup and shell:common startup for shortcuts.

7. Scan with reputable anti-malware

   • Reconnect to the internet.
   • Install and run a full scan with a trusted scanner (e.g., Malwarebytes, ESET Online Scanner, or Windows Defender) to remove residual items.

8. Restore normal boot

   • If you used msconfig Safe boot, open msconfig → Boot tab → uncheck Safe boot → Restart.

9. Final checks

   • Verify no A-fast processes or services are running (Task Manager, Services.msc).
   • Ensure system stability and network connectivity.