AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition

Though your email is protected via Hubris Communications' virus scanner, you still should have an anti-virus program installed (especially if your computer is running any version of Windows.) You can download AVG Free Edition Anti-Virus Software and use it free of charge. This page will guide you through the steps of registering, download, and installing AVG. (For more information about the program, visit the makers of AVG Free Edition.)

Quick SetupFor Experienced Users

Experienced users can quickly download and install AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition by downloading it from our download site. Follow the on-screen installation instructions to install and configure the program. When the installation is complete, update the virus signatures to the latest version.

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Step-By-Step Installation GuideFor Novice Users

1. Download the latest version of AVG Free Edition.
2. Launch the AVG setup program and install it on your computer.
   1. Double-click the AVG setup icon.
   2. The installation wizard will appear.
   3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install AVG. Below is a complete list of the screens that appear and what you should do on each screen:

      Welcome!

      Click the button labeled "Next."

      Software License Agreement

      Read the license, then click the button labeled "Accept."

      Acceptance Notice

      Read the notice, then click the button labeled "Accept."

      Checking System Status

      The setup program will scan your system for setup-related issues. Allow the process to complete on its own. Assuming there are no setup conflicts, the next screen will appear automatically.

      Select Installation Type

      Select "Standard Installation," then click "Next."

      Confirmation

      Read the notice, then click "Next."

      Installation Summary

      Click "Finish."

      Installing

      This screen shows you the progress of the installation. The next screen will appear automatically.

      Installation Complete

      Click the button labeled "OK" to finish the setup wizard. In some cases, you may be required to restart your computer.

   4. Follow the on-screen instructions for the "First Run" wizard.

      When you run AVG for the first time, the "First Run" wizard appears to guide you through the final optimization steps. The following instructions will guide you through this process.

      Congratulations

      Click "Next."

      AVG Free Update

      Anti-virus programs are useless if they are not kept up-to-date. Take this opportunity to update the program by clicking the button labeled "Check for Updates."

      Update

      Click the button labeled "Internet."

      Update Selecion

      If updates are available, they will appear in this window. Select all of them, then click the button labeled "Update."

      Update Was Successfully Finished

      After the update downloads and installs, this window will appear. Click "Ok." This will return you to the "Update" window in the First Run wizard. Just click "Next" to proceed.

      Create Rescue Disk

      Because many computers no longer have floppy drives and because system corruption is often too severe for virus programs to repair, we recommend that you skip the creation of a rescue disk. Click "Next" to proceed.

      Scan Email Messages

      Click "Next" to proceed. Email scanning will be configured automatically.

      Computer Scan

      If you want to perform a scan now, click "Scan Computer." Otherwise, click "Next."

      AVG Free Registration

      Registration is optional. If you want to skip registration, click "Next."

      Your Computer Is Protected

      Click "Continue."

   Updating AVG Anti-Virus Manually

   Anti-Virus software must be updated with the latest virus definition files in order to catch the newest viruses. If you don't update your anti-virus software regularly, your computer's protection against infection will be seriously compromised.

   By following the above instructions, you have configured the program to automatically obtain the latest updates on a monthly basis. However, there are times when you might want to force the program to download the latest virus definition files. Here are the instructions:

   1. In the taskbar, locate AVG icon. Point the cursor over the icon, then click the right mouse button. Choose "Check for Updates" from the menu that appears.

      

   2. The "Update" window appears. Click the button labeled "Internet."
   3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the update (if one is available.)