How to Stop Avast from Adding its Signature into Outgoing Email

Introduction

Avast is a popular antivirus software that provides various security features, but some users may not want their outgoing emails to include the "Avast Antivirus" signature. Here's how to disable it.

Open Avast Antiviru

Launch the Avast Antivirus application on your computer. You can find it in the system tray or by searching for "Avast" in the Start menu.

Go to Setting

Click on the gear icon or "Menu" in the top-right corner of the Avast window. From the drop-down menu, select "Settings."

Access General Setting

In the Settings window, navigate to the "General" tab located on the left side of the screen.

Personal Privacy

Under the General settings, find the "Personal Privacy" option.

Uncheck "Add a signature to sent emails"

Look for the "Add a signature to sent emails" option under Personal Privacy. Uncheck the box next to it.

Save Change

Once you have unchecked the option, click on the "OK" button to save the changes and exit the settings.

Restart Your Email Client

To apply the changes, close and reopen your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, or Gmail).

Compose a Test Email

Compose a test email and send it to yourself or a friend to verify that the Avast signature is no longer added to your outgoing emails.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily prevent Avast from adding its signature to your outgoing emails, ensuring a cleaner and more professional email appearance.