Guide for WE Users.
Download the FREE Version from CNET and save on you computer in a FOLDER
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Pre-Installation
As always before installing a new program or updating Create a Restore Point. If you are not sure how to do this use the HELP feature as Windows XP and Vista differ.
Option 1
Close down memory resident programs. This will show as Icons in the right hand tray. Right click on each and select Quit or Exit. If you are upgrading AVG Version 8 to 9 then you will not need to close the AVG.
Check nothing running in the Task Manager – CTR-ALT-DEL under applications select CLOSE.
Option 2
Disconnect your Internet to ensure you are offline.
Uninstall AVG old version
Close down memory resident programs. This will show as Icons in the right hand tray. Right click on each and select Quit or Exit.
After installing AVG9 you must reconnect your internet.
Installation Notes
It is not necessary to uninstall AVG 8 first but if you have programs with upgrading then it is advisable to do so.
Start the installation program that you have downloaded.
The WIZARD will take you thro
1. Language
2. Check to see if old version already installed
3. Option will be for BASIC FREE Version
4. Download necessary Files
5. Tick the Agreement
6. STANDARD or CUSTOM . Take the CUSTOM as it will show you the options that it uses using a Standard install. You can make your initial changes to scan schedules etc at this stage
7. User Name .. it will use your computer info
8. It will ask to create a Directory
9. It will list the elements it will install . Leave these as selected.
10. On the Schedule Scan Option you will note it will run Weekly. You can change the day and timing to suit
11. Next section offers you the Yahoo Toolbar. Deselect this and the option to use Yahoo as your Homepage
12. Install the User Guide
13. Select the Optimise SCAN. This must run thro without interruption and takes up to 10 mins.
14. Next it will require a system RESTART
15. At this stage you are protected by AVG9 but it is worth opening the program and request an UPDATE and then run a full SCAN as soon as possible
Download the FREE Version from CNET and save on you computer in a FOLDER
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
Pre-Installation
As always before installing a new program or updating Create a Restore Point. If you are not sure how to do this use the HELP feature as Windows XP and Vista differ.
Option 1
Close down memory resident programs. This will show as Icons in the right hand tray. Right click on each and select Quit or Exit. If you are upgrading AVG Version 8 to 9 then you will not need to close the AVG.
Check nothing running in the Task Manager – CTR-ALT-DEL under applications select CLOSE.
Option 2
Disconnect your Internet to ensure you are offline.
Uninstall AVG old version
Close down memory resident programs. This will show as Icons in the right hand tray. Right click on each and select Quit or Exit.
After installing AVG9 you must reconnect your internet.
Installation Notes
It is not necessary to uninstall AVG 8 first but if you have programs with upgrading then it is advisable to do so.
Start the installation program that you have downloaded.
The WIZARD will take you thro
1. Language
2. Check to see if old version already installed
3. Option will be for BASIC FREE Version
4. Download necessary Files
5. Tick the Agreement
6. STANDARD or CUSTOM . Take the CUSTOM as it will show you the options that it uses using a Standard install. You can make your initial changes to scan schedules etc at this stage
7. User Name .. it will use your computer info
8. It will ask to create a Directory
9. It will list the elements it will install . Leave these as selected.
10. On the Schedule Scan Option you will note it will run Weekly. You can change the day and timing to suit
11. Next section offers you the Yahoo Toolbar. Deselect this and the option to use Yahoo as your Homepage
12. Install the User Guide
13. Select the Optimise SCAN. This must run thro without interruption and takes up to 10 mins.
14. Next it will require a system RESTART
15. At this stage you are protected by AVG9 but it is worth opening the program and request an UPDATE and then run a full SCAN as soon as possible
Sylvia November 2009
