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Installing AVG Secure VPN

Applies to AVG Secure VPN for Windows, AVG Secure VPN for Mac, AVG Secure VPN for Android, AVG Secure VPN for iOS

AVG Secure VPN is a virtual private network that secures your internet connection using an encrypted tunnel to disguise your real location.

AVG Secure VPN is a paid product that requires a subscription to use. This article explains how to install the application and then either start a free-trial period, purchase a subscription, or activate an existing subscription.

Install AVG Secure VPN

Your device:
  1. Click the button below to download the AVG Secure VPN 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_secure_vpn_setup.exe, and select Run as administrator from the context menu.
    Note:If you are unable to authorize installation of AVG Secure VPN, 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, click the current language in the top-right corner of the screen. Then, click Install.
  5. Wait while setup installs AVG Secure VPN on your PC. AVG Secure VPN opens automatically after installation.
  6. Click the red (OFF) slider to connect to AVG Secure VPN servers.
  7. Select one of the options below:
    • Start free trial: Start a free-trial period for access to all AVG Secure VPN features for a limited time period.
    • Buy now: Purchase an AVG Secure VPN subscription.
    • Already purchased? If you purchased AVG Secure VPN before installation, activate your paid subscription. For detailed instructions, refer to the following article: Activating an AVG Secure VPN subscription.

AVG Secure VPN is now installed on your PC.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any installation issues:

  1. 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 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
    • 256 MB RAM or above
    • 300 MB free space on the hard disk
    • Internet connection to download, activate, and use the VPN service
    • Optimal standard screen resolution no less than 1024 x 768 pixels is recommended
  2. Check that the downloaded setup file is not corrupted. For instructions, refer to the following article: Troubleshooting installation errors caused by corrupted setup files.
  3. If you use third-party antivirus software, try temporarily disabling your protection (this applies only if you do not use AVG AntiVirus). For more information, refer to the following article: Temporarily disabling other antivirus software.
  4. Restart your PC, then try to install AVG Secure VPN again by following the exact steps in this article.

If the issue persists, contact AVG Support.

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