1.Click on Internet Security Icon. 2. Click Settings icon (cog) next to Scan Computer. 3. This will take you to the area where you have created your scheduled scan 4. Click on the settings cog in the scheduled scan to access the scan parameters. Under File Types select “Scan all files” 5. In the Sensitivity […]
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Exclude certain Folders / Applications / Programs from Scanning
1.Click on Internet Security Icon. 2. Click Settings icon (cog) next to Scan Computer. 3. This will take you to the area where you have created your scheduled scan 4. Click on the settings (cog) in your scheduled scan and select the Exceptions tab 5. Click on browse and select the locations you want to […]
Custom Scan Settings (AVG)
Manage these custom settings from: Scan Options (cog icon) > Schedule Scan The Scan parameter screen allows you to set or change the scope of scans which can be run from Scan Options. After making any changes, click OK to save your scan settings. Note: Although customizable settings are available for some predefined scans, we […]
Restrict access to certain sites
Follow the below instructions to restrict access to certain sites: Open your AVG Software (You should land on the page which shows you Basic and Full Protection) Click on Menu Settings Components Web Shield > Customize Site Blocking Tick box to activate Enable site blocking Enter your URL or Website that you would like to […]
Uninstall Avast software using avastclear
The AvastClear tool is used to totally clean your system of any Avast products. Sometimes it’s not possible to uninstall Avast the standard way – using the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS in control panel. In this case, you can use the uninstallation utility avastclear. Download avastclear.exeon your desktop Start Windows in Safe Mode Open (execute) the uninstall utility If […]
Find/Display/Copy your AVG 2015 or AVG 2014 licence Number
How to Find/Display/Copy your AVG 2015 or AVG 2014 license Number: Open AVG. (By clicking the AVG icon on the task-bar – bottom right of your PC screen) It will look something like this Click Options in the top right corner and select “About AVG” at the bottom of the list. Then click “License and […]
Activate AVG
When you renew your AVG you will receive a new licence key. The step-by-step instructions below show you how to reactivate AVG. Step-by-step Instructions Open the AVG User interface. (Double click on the AVG icon in the task bar – bottom right of your PC screen) 2. Click on the “Menu” drop down menu and […]
Download and install AVG
To install AVG on your computer: 1. Go to https://www.avgsa.co.za/downloads 2. Scroll down to your product in the list and click Paid version (if you purchased fjjfAVG), Trial version or Free version depending on the product you are installing. 3. If you are asked whether to run or save the file, select Save or Save as. We recommend ff to download the file to your Desktop. 4. Double-click the […]
Uninstall previous versions AVG
To uninstall AVG from your computer: Uninstall via the Control Panel WINDOWS XP AND 7 Go to Start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel. Open (Programs) -> Programs and Features, or Add or Remove Programs. Select AVG in the list of programs. Click the Uninstall or Change/Remove button. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the uninstallation. Restart your computer. WINDOWS 8 Right-click AVG on […]
Uninstall AVG, run removal tool and re-install AVG
Uninstall AVG: To uninstall AVG (all versions) got to the Control Panel and locate the AVG program. In Windows 7: Click Start, Control Panel, Programs and Features. In Windows XP: Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or remove programs. Click on AVG and Click “Uninstall”. Then follow the onscreen prompts. Run the removal tool: Use AVG […]