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Manual uninstallation
- Download the free Avira RegistryCleaner tool. See attached file below.
- Start your computer in Safe Mode.
- Open the Windows Explorer with the keyboard shortcut Win+E and delete manually all Avira directories available under the program and application files:
- Program files
Windows 10: Desktop\This PC\Local Disc (C:)\Program Files (x86)
Note
If the deletion of the directories fails, rename the Avira directories, perform another reboot in "safe mode" and delete subsequently the renamed directories.- Application files
Windows 10: Desktop\This PC\Local Disc C:\ProgramData\
Note
If the Data application folder is not visible, enable it via Windows Explorer (keyboard shortcut: Win+E) → Tools → Folder Options → View → Advanced Settings → Show hidden files and folders → Show hidden files, folders and drives.
- Clean up the Windows registry using the previously downloaded "Avira Registry Cleaner" tool.
- Double-click the downloaded avira_registry_cleaner_en.exe file.
- Accept the license terms.
- Select ALL Avira products.
- Click Remove.
Reset the Windows LSP (Winsock)Select the operating system of your device to reset Windows LSP.
Windows 10
- Right click the Windows icon in the lower left hand corner of the screen and then click Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following command in the command line:
netsh winsock reset
- Press Enter.
- Restart your computer.
Reg cleaner attached:
avira_registry_cleaner_en.zip
Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials
Sometimes you can also get option to boot into safe mode by repeatedly tapping F8 key on boot.
Will check back here tomorrow but maybe Caledon Ken
View Profile: Caledon Ken - Windows 10 Help Forums will help if you get stuck.
Sorry I was out yesterday.
I think it is interesting to read this started the day after changing to cloudflare DNS. I goggled timeouts and Cloudflare, plenty of recents hits.
Have you tried uninstalling your adapter and allowing windows to re-install?
I would then do a Network reset although the mini tool box does most if not more.
and final I would do an in place repair.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
I know it is after the fact but I would also look into and start using a product like Macrium Reflect. Then you just quickly restore to an earlier time. Saves a lot of grief.
So uninstall adapter, reinstall, network reset and finally an in place repair.