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Installing AVG Internet Security

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AVG Internet Security for Windows 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).
  2. Right-click the downloaded setup file avg_internet_security_setup.exe and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
    Note: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.

Note: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 your Windows is up to date.
Minimum system requirements:
  • Windows 11 except Mixed Reality and IoT Edition; Windows 10 except Mobile and IoT Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 8/8.1 except RT and Starter Edition (32 or 64-bit); Windows 7 SP1 with Convenient Rollup Update or later, any Edition (32 or 64-bit)
  • Windows fully compatible PC with Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 processor or above (must support SSE3 instructions); ARM-based devices are not supported
  • 1 GB RAM or above
  • 2 GB free space on the hard disk
  • Internet connection to download, activate, and maintain application updates and antivirus database
  • Optimally standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels

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

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