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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

This lesson will step you through downloading and installing AVG Free Anti-Virus software on a Windows computer.

Click here to visit the Tucows AVG download page then click on the Download Now button.

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You can either choose to Run the installation file automatically or you can Save it to a folder on your computer and open it manually to start the installation wizard.

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After running the installation file, the AVG setup program will be launched. Choose your language and click Next.

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Click on Install under Anti-Virus Free.

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Click Next.

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Wait for the installation file download to complete.

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Accept the license agreement then click Next.

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Wait for system status check.

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You can either choose the standard or custom installation type. In this tutorial, I am going to choose custom. Click Next.

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Click Next.

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Click Next again.

Click Yes.

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During a customized installation you can choose which components will be installed. I've unchecked plugins for The Bat! and Microsoft Outlook because I do not use those programs. If you have Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Office installed, I recommend selecting those components.

Click Next.

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Uncheck the AVG Security Toolbar if you do not want AVG to add its own tools to your computer's web browsers. Click Next.

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Click Next.

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Wait for AVG to complete installation.

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Click Finish. AVG has now been installed!

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After completing installation, AVG will give you the option to scan your computer and set up scheduled scans.
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