- Configure AVG antivirus to update with the latest virus definitions and spyware definitions upon booting the computer and at various times throughout the day. Updating with the latest virus definitions provides protection by ensuring that a scan can effectively detect and mark harmful virus and spyware files for removal before they can infiltrate themselves to your computer and cause varying degrees of damage to the components of the computer.
- Real-time protection is enabled when AVG is loaded upon booting the computer. While real-time protection is beneficial in detecting and removing viruses and spyware, it is still advised to run a scheduled scan or a user-generated scan at least once every other day if not more frequently. The combination of real-time scans, scheduled scans and user-generated scans increases the level of protection against harmful virus and spyware applications on the computer.
- Using AVG antivirus protection offers many scanning options, including scheduled scans and user-generated scans in addition to real-time protection from viruses and spyware. As a scan performs, the hard drive, memory and registry of the computer are scanned for viruses and spyware. Once the scan is completed, a listing of each infection found will be displayed. Some infections will automatically be removed, while others will require the user to manually remove them once the scan has completed.
