Could I ask 1 more bit of assistence :-
Seems the trojan corrupted my password to Avast settings, not letting me log in to settings. Called Avast tech support to see if I could simply reset it Answer: uninstall & reinstall. OK
So here’s my dumb question :-\

  1. uninstall using utility or from control panel? If using utility I have it saved on my desktop from an earlier reinstallation, Is it still current or do I need to download it again?
  2. download new install first and save to desktop - and uninstall and reinstall in Safe Mode?

A bit nervious unistalling while connected and leaving myself vulnerable if there are any remnents remaining.