How to Disable AVG Free Without Uninstalling

AVG Free is the cost-free edition of the AVG antivirus security software. Included in this edition of the program is the AVG Resident Shield, which is the segment of the software that actively protects your computer from incoming viruses. Also included in the package is the AVG E-mail Scanner. This portion of the program will scan for threats located within your email. Both parts of the AVG Free Edition can be disabled without completely uninstalling the program.

Things You'll Need

• AVG Free

Instructions

1. Click on the start button from your desktop. Click on the "All Programs" option in the menu that pops up and locate the AVG Free folder. Within the folder, click on the option labeled "AVG Free User Interface" to open the software.

2. Locate and click on the icon labeled "Resident Shield." In the screen that populates, click to un-check the box labeled "Resident Shield active." Click the save button and the Resident Shield will be disabled until reactivated.

3. Open the AVG User Interface through the start menu. Click on the menu that is labeled "Tools" and select the "Advanced settings" option. Locate the option titled "E-mail Scanner - Servers - POP3" on the screen that pops up. Select the POP3 server. Click to un-check the box next to the option labeled as "Activate this server and use it for receiving e-mails." Repeat this process selecting the SMTP server and the AVG E-mail Scanner will deactivate.

Tips & Warnings

• To re-enable the AVG Free software, reactivate the Resident Shield and E-mail Scanner through the same locations within the interface.

• Deactivating the AVG Free software will leave your computer unprotected against viruses, trojans, worms and harmful emails.

References

• AVG Free: FAQ