How to Download AVG
In the world of the Internet, no computer is safe. Viruses, spam, malware and other malicious bugs threaten to steal information and destroy systems. AVG, the antivirus software program, is designed to protect your computer from virtual threats. Offering virus protection and Internet security, it is a good solution for the user looking for a sense of safety on the internet. It is available in several forms, and downloading AVG for your own computer is relatively easy.
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Instructions
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Choose the right software. Before you can install AVG, you have to decide what type of software you want for your system. AVG offers three basic packages: Anti-Virus Free Edition, Anti-Virus for $34.99 and Internet Security for $54.99. Each offers safety while browsing the web, scans e-mails and runs anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on your computer. The second tier offers web shield to protect downloads and anti-rootkit, software to keep out the most hidden threats. The third tier offers all the basic of the other programs with the addition of an enhanced firewall, spam and identity protection.
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Check system requirements. There are three basic system requirements for AVG: an Intel Pentium processor, 1.8 Ghz or faster, 550 MB free space on your hard drive for installation and 512 MB RAM. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition works with all Windows computers, Linux and other models. AVG Internet Security, however, requires a Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 operating system.
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Download the software. To download AVG, visit free.avg.com on your Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer browser. Click the icon for "Basic protection" to download the free version; this will take you to download.cnet.com to download the file. Click "Complete protection for everything you do" to buy and download AVG Internet Security.
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Follow the installation instructions. Once the file finishes downloading, open the file and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Enter any pertinent information, set your preferences, select the desired location of the software on your computer and allow the software to finish the installation process.
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Reboot and run AVG. Reboot your system after installing AVG, and it should start up with Windows. If it does not, double-click the software program to run AVG. The first time you use AVG, you will likely need to run a system scan for viruses and other malicious software. After this is complete, AVG will run in the background and only occasionally remind you to update, scan or personally deal with a malicious file.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have problems running AVG, uninstall the program and download it again from AVG's website. Usually, this will solve problems and update any software that is out of date.
