How to Delete AVG Free in Windows

Calm down. It's not that bad.

There are many versions of AVG Free floating around. For the best security, you should always get the latest version. But downloading the latest version doesn't mean the older version on your hard drive will be deleted. Often, you have to do that manually. You also need to delete AVG Free if you decide to go with another anti-virus software program.

Instructions

1. Double-click the "Start" icon at the bottom left of your screen.

2. Click on the "Control Panel" icon in the window that pops up.

3. Click on "Add or Remove Programs."

4. Click on "Change or Remove Programs" in the window that pops up. You now have two windows open.

5. Go down the list of programs until you find the version of AVG Free you need to delete. Once you find it, click it and it should be highlighted in blue. Click on the button that says "Change/Remove." Sometimes a window comes up stating that Windows is looking for an older version of the program you want to change or delete.

6. Wait for the progress bar to completely fill up; this can take over a half hour. Your AVG Free is now deleted.

7. Restart your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• It is safer for you to download a new anti virus program before deleting AVG Free, especially if you have to go online to download your new program.

• Don't use AVG Free if you have McAfee, even if you turn off McAfee's anti-virus program. These programs do not play nicely together and will slow your computer down.

• Don't put off deleting AVG Free. It will automatically come on every time you go online, whether you want it to or not. This will slow your computer down to a crawl if you also have a newer version of AVG Free or another anti-virus program installed.

Resources

• AVG Free