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.
Step-By-Step Installation GuideFor Novice Users
- Download the latest version of AVG Free Edition.
- Launch the AVG setup program and install it on your computer.
- Double-click the AVG setup icon.
- The installation wizard will appear.
- 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 to the AVG Free Setup Program
- Click the button labeled "Next."
- Acceptance Notice
- Read the license, then click the button labeled "Accept."
- Software License Agreement
- Read the notice, then click the button labeled "Accept."
- Select Installation Type
- Select "Standard Installation," then click "Next."
- Activate your AVG Free License
- Click the button labeled "Next."
- AVG Security Toolbar
- We recommend that you uncheck the box in this window. AVG's LinkScanner technology will still work in your browser without the Toolbar intruding into your available screen real estate.
- Click "Next."
- Setup 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.
- 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."
- Schedule Regular Scans and Updates
- If you would like AVG to automatically scan your computer every day, pick the time that you would like it to automatically start a system scan and ensure that the "Enable daily scanning" checkbox is checked.
- Click "Next."
- Help us to identify new online threats
- If you would like to provide information on potentially dangerous websites to AVG, check the box.
- 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 "Next", otherwise click "Skip" to skip the update process.
- Update Was Successfully Finished
- After the update downloads and installs, this window will appear.
- Click "Next."
- AVG Free Registration
- Registration is optional. If you want to skip registration, click "Next."
- Congratulations!
- Click "Finish" to close the wizard.
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 daily basis. However, there are times when you might want to force the program to download the latest virus definition files. Here are the instructions:
- In the taskbar, locate AVG icon. Point the cursor over the icon, then click the right mouse button. Choose "Update Now" from the menu that appears.
