AVG 8.5 Installation

Follow these steps for Installtion.

Step 1.

Downloading the AVG installation file

You are recommended to always use the latest AVG installation file when installing AVG. Using an old installation file may lead to downloading large update files immediately after installation. The latest installation package also contains fixes to the most recently discovered issues, minimizing the chance of encountering an AVG malfunction in the future.

If you have an AVG Installation Disc and do not wish to install AVG from the Internet :

AVG installation files can be downloaded from our website:

AVG Installtion File Download

Step 2.  Installing the AVG program

Once the installation file is downloaded, run it by double-click on the file.It will take several seconds before the installation begins.

Choose the language of the installation wizard.

Confirm the license agreement to continue with installation (or decline it to end the installation).

Choose the type of installation (use the default selection if you are not sure what to choose).

Fill in your license number that was provided to you upon purchase or registration. To fill in the number,it is recommended to use the copy/paste method.

Opt for installing and using the AVG Toolbar.

Finish the installation.

Step 3. First Run Wizard

The AVG First Run Wizard will be started automatically after the installation is finished. It will create an initial configuration of AVG in easy steps, allowing you to set the update and test schedules, and to update your AVG immediately. In case you decide to change any of the settings you chose during the First Run Wizard, you can do so easily in the AVG program. A description of the steps of First Run Wizard are described in FAQ 1408.

Please note that the First Run Wizard has to be completed, in order to ensure correct function of AVG.

Step 4. Firewall Configuration Wizard

If your AVG edition contain the Firewall component, you will be presented with the Firewall Configuration Wizard immediately after the First Run Wizard. This wizard allows you to create an initial Firewall configuration, based on the programs you have installed on your computer, and the location of your computer.

If you are installing AVG using Installation Disc and do not want to install AVG from the Internet :

To install AVG from the Installation Disc, please proceed as follows:

Insert the Disc into your computer, its content should start automatically. In case this does not happen, please open My Computer – DVD drive, and run the file index.html.

On the opened page please select Install full version and click on Continue button.

Select Run to start the installation.

Follow the installation wizard.

When prompted, please enter your full license number (we recommend to use the copy/paste method).

If the setup requires restart, please restart the computer to finish the installation.

In case there will be any problems with any part of this procedure, please describe them in as much detail as possible and inform us about them. Please send us also the AVG installation log file (avg8inst.log). You can contact us using our web form.

To send us the installation log file, please proceed as follows:

Click on Start -> Run -> type “%tmp%” and click OK. In the opened window, please find the file “avg8inst.log” and attach it to your question.