Last night I installed latest Avast virus definitions 150310-1 10/3/2015 11.44 pm
When installing it said “installing Chrome”, which I don’t want. I’ve seen opt-outs when downloading Avast updates before and check NO, but didn’t notice this time. Chrome started to install right after I was on Avast and definitely came from Avast. What is easiest way to get rid of all of the Chrome files. I use Windows XP SP3, and Windows explorer 8, which I still have.
Thanks Eddy. I guess I should also delete all references to Google Chrome or Chrome in the registry and delete any references on a search of win XP. I had thought maybe I could uninstall everything in one go. Thanks again.
Unfortunately uninstalling through control panel almost always leaves traces behind.
It is not hard to program a uninstaller that removes everything, but only a few developers are doing so 
I suggest this:
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Remove through control panel
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Search for chrome on your drive(s) and delete every thing you find
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Run CCleaner and Glary Utilities (registry) and have them clean things.
Thanks Eddy. that’s what I ended up doing. It works out quite well doing it that way.
Anything else I (or we) can help you with ?
Hi Eddy . . . Am I Posting to the Correct Forum???
After an hour doing a Google Search and then an Avast Forum Search I actually found this posting. So, if I am in the wrong spot, just give me a link to the correct place and I will be on my way… and thanks again for any advice or words of wisdom you might have in resolving this nusaunce. ;D
Regarding Google Chrome:
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I too had Google Chrome quietly installed on my computer without my permission or knowedge. It was not until after it was installed, via Avast, that I found it and I have the paid version. Seriously, I could understand receiving it if I had the Free version, but not the paid one. >:(
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Thank you for the Google Link Eddy. Yes, I followed it and whooops! Wouldn’t you know it, Chrome is not listed in the uninstall section of the control panel. Oh my…what now?
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I also followed your other link; “Please search before asking/posting - Get help with malware removal on this webboard.” Okay, I followed this link too and the very first thing I saw in big bold letters were “This is an information only topic ~ Do not post logs or ask for help here. To get assistance create a topic in the Virus and Worms forum” Wow, give me your money and go away…that was alot of help. :o
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Did a through C:search and found that Avast had not only down loaded Chrome but that it is scattered all over my computer. See Avast/WebRep :
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I did a search and found bits and pieces of Chrome Everywhere! Odds are very good if I try to remove Chrome a piece at a time I will only wind up corrupting my system… Hmmm. :-[
Well, I guess this leaves me with only one solution, uninstalling Avast entotal, and then reinstalling it? Is that about right?
No other qick easy soution that you know of??? :-\
;D 180 days left on my paid subscription… :)…lots to think about.
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It was installed with your permission.
When installing something, always choose a custom installation 
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If it is installed, it should be there.
Could be listed as Chrome or Google Chrome.
Please check again.
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What it says is not to post in that thread, but start you own thread in the “Virus and Worms” if you want help there.
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Removing avast will not remove Chrome.
A program called “Revo Uninstaller” is quite good for removing all / most traces of a software.
Just use the “advanced” option to uninstall, and then select to delete all remaining registry entries when prompted.
Here’s the listing in Programs and Features:
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1428329630110-63246.png
Hello.
Avast installs Google Chrome browser, and then there’s no way to uninstall it through the “Control panel” or “Uninstall” app.
I found a correct way to uninstall Chrome. It’s need to download and install Chrome from official website. Chrome will appear in “Control panel/Programs/Programs and Features”. Then Chrome could be uninstalled in usual way.
Posting in an old and outdated topic is never a good idea.
If you want to offer help, do it for something current.