Freeware: AVG Anti-Virus

Double-click the file you downloaded, and click Setup. Click Yes to agree to the License Agreement and then you will need to type in the serial number you received in the second e-mail. Accept the default Install location by clicking Next, and click Next again on the Program Folder Icons screen.

On the Configure Protection screen, leave all items crossed and go to the next page. Leave Allow Automatic Update crossed, click Next and if you wish to you can read the Readme which has more information. Click Next and then OK to restart your PC.

After your PC has restarted you should see the First Run Wizard screen appear. Click Next then Update Now (you will need to be connected to the Internet first). Wait for AVG to download any available updates and then click OK when it has finished. After AVG has updated itself, click OK.

The main AVG Anti-virus window now appears. You can choose to Run Complete Test now (recommended) which will scan your system for any viruses currently on your PC (this may take a while). If possible the program will 'heal' any infected files, or if it is unable to clean these files it may move them to its 'Virus Vault' where the infected files are kept in a state where they will not be able to harm your computer, but can be retrieved later if necessary.

How Often Should I Run AVG Anti-Virus?

The AVG Anti-Virus system contains several programs which will continuously monitor your system, but it is recommended that you run the AVG program regularly (perhaps once a week) to check your computer for viruses. AVG Anti-virus will check for updates automatically, also remember you can access the main screen by right-clicking the AVG icon on your taskbar and selecting Run AVG Anti-virus. LINK