I used the word correctly. I was “forced” into the free trial. This current update program gave me two options. One to upgrade to the basic protection and the other for the 2 week free trial. I specifically clicked the basic upgrade a grey colored button. I did not click anything else and every time I canceled the upgrade and clicked the basic button again it would continue the 2 week trail download.
This is not cool. I do not want this. I understand I can uninstall and reinstall which is what I am going to do, however THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN!
Forced is such a harsh word and I do have the ability and agency to uninstall the program which I will probably do and switch to another anti virus but this is simply ridiculous. I have used AVAST for many years and have been happy with it all this time. Now there are advertisements like crazy and false buttons that trick you into using other internet security options that are not necessary and use up your computers resources and lag out your internet.
I am upset to say the least thus my thread. Anyone else experience this lame crap?
edit: PS to those who have the same issue. Go to subscription tab and in there you can find a revert back to basic button. Much easier than uninstalling and reinstalling.