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{{copyeditbot}}While Avira Antivir has one of the best detection rates of all antivirus, one of the main disadvantages is that after updating, you get annoying full-screen ads nagging you to upgrade. To remove these, read on. | {{copyeditbot}}While Avira Antivir has one of the best detection rates of all antivirus, one of the main disadvantages is that after updating, you get annoying full-screen ads nagging you to upgrade. To remove these, read on. | ||
| − | [[Category:Hacks]] | + | [[Category: Hacks]] |
| − | [[Category:Internet Security]] | + | [[Category: Internet Security]] |
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Download the "Avira Popup Killer" application. Search on Google for the download link. | #Download the "Avira Popup Killer" application. Search on Google for the download link. | ||
#Install the application. Same as with any other Windows application: you simply click on the installer. You'll notice its icon in the Windows System Tray once installed. | #Install the application. Same as with any other Windows application: you simply click on the installer. You'll notice its icon in the Windows System Tray once installed. | ||
| − | #Enjoy your popup-free Avira Free antivirus! | + | #Enjoy your popup-free Avira Free antivirus! |
=== Windows 2000 / Windows XP Pro === | === Windows 2000 / Windows XP Pro === | ||
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#Go to General > Security and remove checkbox from "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" in the "Product protection" section. | #Go to General > Security and remove checkbox from "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" in the "Product protection" section. | ||
#Click Apply and agree with the following window. | #Click Apply and agree with the following window. | ||
| − | #Make sure to undo this later by enabling "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" back! | + | #Make sure to undo this later by enabling "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" back! |
#Go to C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop (C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Antivirus for 64-bit systems). | #Go to C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop (C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Antivirus for 64-bit systems). | ||
#Right-click avnotify.exe and go to Properties > Security. | #Right-click avnotify.exe and go to Properties > Security. | ||
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#Go to General > Security and uncheck the "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" checkbox in the "Product protection" section. | #Go to General > Security and uncheck the "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" checkbox in the "Product protection" section. | ||
#Click Apply and agree with the following window. | #Click Apply and agree with the following window. | ||
| − | #Go back to General > Security and recheck the "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" checkbox in the "Product protection" section. | + | #Go back to General > Security and recheck the "Protect files and registry entries from manipulation" checkbox in the "Product protection" section. |
#Go to Control Panel/Avira free antivirus | #Go to Control Panel/Avira free antivirus | ||
#Go to quarantine and press add suspicious file to quarantine. Go to Avira folder and add avnotify.exe | #Go to quarantine and press add suspicious file to quarantine. Go to Avira folder and add avnotify.exe | ||
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*Disabling the popup ads via Administrative Templates in the Local Group Policy Editor, Software Restriction Policies in the Local Security Policy editor or denial of Read & execution permission in the properties will trigger a system prompt upon log-in and after each subsequent attempt to show popup. It will steal focus from application you are currently working with and will be shown above it. So, it could be inappropriate to use these methods. Especially if computer is used for gaming. | *Disabling the popup ads via Administrative Templates in the Local Group Policy Editor, Software Restriction Policies in the Local Security Policy editor or denial of Read & execution permission in the properties will trigger a system prompt upon log-in and after each subsequent attempt to show popup. It will steal focus from application you are currently working with and will be shown above it. So, it could be inappropriate to use these methods. Especially if computer is used for gaming. | ||
*Disabling the popup ads does not constitute a violation of Avira's End-user license agreement (EULA). The licensee is not authorized without the written express permission of Avira, to change, translate, retro-develop, decompile or disassemble the Software, or to create works derived from the Software or the documentation, or to reproduce, translate, change or create works derived from the documentation , insofar as this is not absolutely necessary within the context of contractual use. Understand that Avira has the right to terminate your software without notice in the case of substantial violations of contractual obligations. | *Disabling the popup ads does not constitute a violation of Avira's End-user license agreement (EULA). The licensee is not authorized without the written express permission of Avira, to change, translate, retro-develop, decompile or disassemble the Software, or to create works derived from the Software or the documentation, or to reproduce, translate, change or create works derived from the documentation , insofar as this is not absolutely necessary within the context of contractual use. Understand that Avira has the right to terminate your software without notice in the case of substantial violations of contractual obligations. | ||
| − | *'''CAUTION:''' Group Policy Editor and the other tools mentioned in this article are very powerful. Improper use may cause your operating system to stop functioning correctly, which could require reinstallation. Please, do not mess around in there unless you know exactly what you're doing.<ref>http://www.theeldergeek.com/group_policy_editor.htm</ref> | + | *'''CAUTION:''' Group Policy Editor and the other tools mentioned in this article are very powerful. Improper use may cause your operating system to stop functioning correctly, which could require reinstallation. Please, do not mess around in there unless you know exactly what you're doing.<ref name="rf19390">http://www.theeldergeek.com/group_policy_editor.htm</ref> |
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