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AVG Stay Safe Virus Guarantee - FAQs

What is the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee?

The Stay Safe Virus Guarantee is a special guarantee included with your service. If your device becomes infected with a virus that we are unable to fix, you will get your money back.

Am I eligible for the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee?

You are eligible for the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee if you have a premium security subscription and auto-renewal payment enabled for one of the following products:

  • AVG Internet Security (Windows), AVG Internet Security Premium (Mac), AVG AntiVirus PRO (Android), or AVG Mobile Security (iOS)
  • AVG Ultimate or AVG Ultimate VIP (Multi-device, Windows, Mac, or Android)
When you purchase an AVG subscription via the official AVG website, auto-renewal payment is enabled by default unless you manually unsubscribe from future renewals.

For information about your AVG subscriptions, refer to the following article:

Why don't I get the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee for my other AVG products?

We only provide the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee for AVG premium security subscriptions to ensure that your device has been protected with our security software.

How much does it cost?

The Stay Safe Virus Guarantee has no extra cost. You only need to have a premium security subscription and auto-renewal payment enabled.

Do I need to cancel the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee if I cancel my premium security subscription?

No. You do not need to do anything additional if you cancel your premium security subscription.

Where can I learn more about the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee?

To learn more information, refer to the following AVG webpage:

How do I get help?

If your device becomes infected with a virus, contact our experts using the relevant option below:

  • United States and Canada: +1 480 920 6811; 24/7
  • Great Britain: +44 2035 434 457; 24/7
  • Australia: +61 290 489 733; 24/7
  • France: +33 170 920 557; 8:00 - 17:00 CET
  • Germany: AVG Customer Support; 9:00 - 17:00 CET
  • Japan: 813-4233-9345; 10:00 - 19:00 JST
  • Brazil: +55 11 3198-1382; 9:00 - 18:00 BRT

Our experts can see that you are eligible for the Stay Safe Virus Guarantee and help you resolve the issue.

What happens if I call?

One of our experts will help you. We will troubleshoot your device to remove any viruses, malware, or other harmful programs. If we are unable to fix the problem, you will receive a full refund for your premium security product.

Will you help me fix any device?

Our experts will help fix any device with an AVG premium security product installed if the subscription that covers the device is on auto-renewal payment method.

How do I get a refund if you can't help me?

One of our experts will process the refund if they are unable to help resolve your issue. The refund will be for the cost of your premium security subscription, and paid according to the registered payment method in your AVG Account.

How long will my refund take to process?

We will start processing your refund immediately. For payments made by credit/debit card or PayPal, the refund process can take up to 7 business days. For other payment methods, the refund process can take up to 14 business days.

  • AVG Internet Security 23.x for Windows
  • AVG Internet Security 20.x for Mac
  • AVG AntiVirus PRO 23.x for Android
  • AVG Mobile Security 23.x for iOS
  • AVG Ultimate for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1, 32 / 64-bit
     
  • Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
  • Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
  • Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
  • Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
  • Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
  • Apple macOS 10.12.x (Sierra)
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
     
  • Google Android 8.0 (Oreo, API 26) or later
     
  • Apple iOS 14.0 or later

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