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AVG Internet Security for WindowsAVG Internet Security for Mac is a comprehensive security application that helps block viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats. Additionally, it helps protect you and your data against dangerous fake websites, ransomware, and hackers while you are online. This article explains how to download and install the application.

Install AVG Internet Security

  1. Click the button below to download the AVG Internet Security setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your PC (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder). Download AVG Internet Security for Windows
  2. Right-click the downloaded setup file avg_internet_security_setup.exe and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
    If you are unable to authorize installation of AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article for advice: Managing administrative accounts on your Windows PC.
  3. If prompted for permission by the User Account Control dialog, click Yes.
  4. To change the default setup language, choose your preferred language in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, click Install.
  5. Wait while setup installs AVG Internet Security on your PC.

AVG Internet Security is now installed, but some components may not fully function until you restart your PC.

We are aware of an issue that can cause the installation or reinstallation of AVG applications to fail intermittently on macOS 27 (Golden Gate). When this issue occurs, the installer may display the following message: The installation failed. The installer encountered an error.... This issue is intermittent and does not affect every installation attempt. To resolve this error, you should delete the old setup file(s) and re-download a fresh setup file from your AVG Account and try installing again. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article: Installation of AVG applications fails on macOS 27 (Golden Gate).
  1. Click the button below to download the AVG AntiVirus setup file, and save it to a familiar location on your Mac (by default, downloaded files are saved to your Downloads folder). Download AVG Internet Security for Mac
  2. Double-click the downloaded setup file avg_mac_security_online.dmg.
  3. Double-click the Install AVG AntiVirus icon.
  4. Click Allow.
  5. Review the AVG Privacy Policy, then click Continue.
  6. Click Continue to confirm that you have read the End User License Agreement, then click Agree to confirm that you accept the terms.
  7. Click Install to proceed with default installation, or click Change Install Location... if you want to make changes to the default setup.
  8. If prompted, use your Touch ID to grant permission for the installation, or click Use Password..., then enter the password that you use when you start your Mac and click Install Software.
  9. If prompted, use your Touch ID to allow AVG Internet Security to make changes to the System Certificate Trust Settings, or enter the password that you use when you start your Mac and click Update Settings.
  10. When the System Extension Blocked notification appears, click OK.
  11. Click CloseMove to Bin.

AVG Internet Security is now installed, but some components may not fully function until you restart your Mac. To complete the initial setup, follow the on-screen instructions to allow permissions for the app. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article:

If you have a paid subscription to AVG Internet Security, you need to manually activate it. Refer to the following article for detailed instructions: Activating AVG Internet Security.

Still need help?

If you experience any installation issues:

  • Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements and is up to date. For information about the requirements for your device, refer to the following article:

If the issue persists, contact AVG Support and provide installation log files. For instructions, refer to the following article:

  • Ensure your Mac meets the minimum system requirements and is up to date. For information about the requirements for your device, refer to the following article:

If the issue persists, contact AVG Support.

Further recommendations

To learn more about AVG Internet Security, refer to the following article:

  • AVG Internet Security
  • Windows and macOS

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