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AVG is an anti virus and will not update your firewall .If your firewall is from another vendor.AVG can only update the virus signatures

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How do you install an avg antivirus?

CHECK YOUR AVG PROTECTION Ensure that your AVG Antivirus is install and active. Make sure that the application reports you are fully protect or you have basic protection Ensure your application version and virus definitions are update. If you experience issue with your AVG protection status, refer to the instructions below. Troubleshooting an unprotected status or inactive Firewall in AVG Antivirus CHECK YOUR ENHANCED FIREWALL NOTE: Enhanced Firewall is include only in AVG Internet Security. If you are using AVG Antivirus FREE or another firewall, skip these steps. To check whether Enhanced Firewall is installed and turned off, follow these steps Open the AVG user interface and click the Hacker Attacks tile Ensure that the slider above the Enhanced Firewall is green (ON) Firstly, If you experience issues enabling Enhanced Firewall, refer to the instructions in the following article: Troubleshooting an unprotected status or inactive Firewall in the AVG Antivirus ENABLE AVG IN THE ACTION CENTRE However, If AVG Antivirus is properly install, activate, update and actively protecting your PC, try to enable AVG Antivirus and Enhance Firewall directly in the Action\Security Centre. Click the Security and Maintenance notification Click Turn on AVG Antivirus(or Turn on Enhanced firewall) If prompted, click Yes, I trust the publisher and I want to run this app.


Is AVG resident shield a firewall?

No. The resident shield works in the background scanning everything you work on. Avg has a separate firewall that you have to buy.


Is avg firewall compatible with vista?

Yes, AVG is compatible with Windows Vista.


Where can someone find information about an AVG firewall?

Information about an AVG firewall is available on the official company website. Information is also available from other computing sites such as Microsoft.


Comodo firewall or Norton firewall?

Neither. Use AVG firewall. It's even better than the other two or the Windows firewall.


AVG Free Database out of date?

Right click AVG tray icon, and update AVG. You must have an open internet connection to do this.


How does one update the AVG antivirus software?

To update AVG antivirus software, one should go to the AVG site and choose the option for downloading the latest virus definitions. To make this process easier, you can choose to have the definitions automatically updated or have AVG contact you when updates are available.


Is it free if you update AVG 9.0?

Yes, Products can be updated for free. Its actually recommended to update it.


Does avg free 8 contain firewall?

The free version does not contain a firewall but you can use your windows firewall with it. You have to buy the full version if you want a firewall with the software. I found that Norton 360 is the best for me.


Where can one find an update for AVG?

One can find an updated version of AVG online. However, before choosing a version of AVG, one should read reviews to determine if the version of AVG will not mess with the computer.


How can one update a file in AVG?

To update a file in AVG you must go directly to the avg website where the latest updates are always available. However, it is strongly recommended that you perform updates through the software because the program can distinguish between differential and full updates.


What could be the problem if you AVG antivirus keeps crashing and you lose your Internet connection?

you have a virus or you need to update your avg to the current version