What Is the AVG Download Virus Scanning .Exe File?
The AVG virus scanning .EXE file is an antivirus software program. AVG runs on computers running the Windows operating systems. A free version AVG is available for download on the Internet.
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What Is a Computer Virus
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Computer viruses are malicious programs that are designed to install themselves on your computer without your permission. Viruses can damage your computer. They can cause your machine to run slower since they are performing tasks you have not approved such as downloading software or sending spam email.
Installing AVG
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Download and run the free AVG installer .EXE file (see Resources). The installer will give you the option of purchasing a full version of the AVG software or downloading the free software package. Downloading the software will take several minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
The free version of the AVG antivirus software will scan your computer drives, email and all downloaded files for viruses. It is enough to clean and protect your machine. Read through the features of the full version of AVG to determine if you need the more advanced features such as "Gaming Mode" or "Advanced Firewall Protection."
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Staying Protected
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The key to a good virus defense is keeping your computer software and virus software up-to-date.
Keep your virus definitions up-to-date by manually updating or scheduling the AVG software to run updates for you. New viruses are being discovered all the time and you need to stay vigilant against them.
You should also set AVG to scan your machine for viruses automatically.
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