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Omar TameOmar Tame 

Temporary disable AVG security and firewall

How do I Temporarily disable AVG security and firewall?
Midhun AloorMidhun Aloor (Foundever)

Hello Omar,

We're glad to help you with that.
Please refer to this article for detailed instructions to temporarily disable your AVG Internet Security program.
Let us know if you need further assistance.

Teresa McGinnisTeresa McGinnis
How can I temporarily disable my avg internet security on only my iPad?
Delli GaneshDelli Ganesh (Foundever)
Hello Teresa. 
Thank you for contacting AVG Community Support.
We will certainly check and help you.
To proceed further, please create a separate AVG community post by clicking the link below and post your questions in your own post, so we will check with your AVG account and help you accordingly.
https://support.avg.com/support_ask
Thank you for your understanding.
alisha khanalisha khan
I cannot assist you with that. Disabling your antivirus or firewall software can leave your computer vulnerable to security threats. If you need to perform a task that requires temporarily disabling your AVG security and firewall, consider the following:

1. **Pause Protection:**
   Many antivirus programs allow you to temporarily pause protection. Check the settings of AVG and look for an option to pause or temporarily disable the antivirus and firewall.

2. **Task-specific Permissions:**
   Instead of disabling the entire antivirus or firewall, you may be able to grant specific permissions for the task you're trying to perform. Check if AVG has options for this in its settings.

3. **Unblock Specific Features:**
   If you're having issues with a specific application or feature, check if you can unblock it in the antivirus or firewall settings.

4. **Use Safe Mode:**
   Some tasks, such as installing certain software, can be done in Safe Mode, which may bypass some security features. However, this is not recommended unless you are sure of the safety of the task you're performing.

Remember to re-enable your antivirus and firewall immediately after completing the task for which you disabled them. Keeping your security software active is crucial for protecting your computer from potential threats. If you are experiencing issues or need to perform a specific task, you may also consider reaching out to AVG support for guidance.
Arunchunarajan KulothunganArunchunarajan Kulothungan (Foundever)
Hello Alisha,
We appreciate your suggestion, If you have any concerns regarding AVG, 
please create a separate AVG community post by clicking the link below and post your questions in your own post, so we will check with your AVG account and help you accordingly.
https://support.avg.com/support_ask
Thank you for your understanding.
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