Want to ask Rick a tech question? Click here and send it in! Your outgoing emails should no longer include any mention of Avast.īonus tip #1: This post explains how to track down and remove every trace of malware from your Windows PC.īonus tip #2: Want to make sure you never miss one of my tips? Click here to join my Rick’s Tech Tips Facebook Group! If the box on that line is checked, uncheck it.Ĩ – Click the OK button located at the bottom of the window, then click OK again. You should now see the Avast User Interface.Ģ – Click the Menu icon located in the top-right corner of the window, then select Settings from the drop-down menu.ģ – Make sure the “General” tab is selected, then uncheck the box beside Enable Avast email signature.ĥ – Click the Customize link on the “Mail Shield” line.ħ – Find the line that says Insert note into clean message (outgoing). Simply follow these steps:ġ – Double-click the Avast icon that’s located in the system tray (at the bottom-right corner of the screen). Luckily, it’s very easy to prevent Avast from adding their signature line to your outgoing emails. It really is an outstanding antivirus product! Rick’s answer: Adam, I’ve been using Avast for several years and I frequently recommend it in my blog posts. I actually don’t mind the ad in my personal emails since Avast allows me to use their software for free, but I don’t like them showing up in my business emails. I was just tipped off by one of my customers that Avast is placing what is essentially an ad promoting their software into the footer of my outgoing emails. I know you use it too, so I thought you might be able to help me solve a problem I’m having with it. Question from Adam G.: I’ve been using Avast Antivirus for a few months, and for the most part I really like it.

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