subject: Install Avg Antivirus Free Edition On A Windows 7 Computer [print this page] To protect your computer running on latest edition of Windows 7 from deadly security threats and virus, you need to install a proper antivirus. AVG, undoubtedly is the first choice of many computer users as it offers some outstanding antivirus software for home as well as business computer users.
Here, we are discussing the steps to download and install AVG antivirus free edition on your computer. This will not only save your time but is extremely economical. Try these easy steps to make your computer safe against deadly security threats.
Step 1. Download AVG free edition from free.avg.com or download.com
Step 2. Look for the free edition and click on download now. When the window pops up, click on Run or Save file to your hard drive. You need to click Run again if you get IE security warning.
Step 3. Chose the language and then click on Next.
Step 4. Opt for Install only basic free protection" and then click Next. To move on to next step you have to wait for a while as it depends upon the connection speed. Actually, the next step is to download the files that are required for completion of installation process.
Step 5. Click the I have read the license agreement" and accept it.
Step 6. Go for standard installation and then click Next to activate the AVG Free License.
Step 7. The next page you get asks you to install the AVG Security Toolbar or set yahoo as default search. These are optional and after making your selection, click on Next.
Step 8. You have successfully installed free version of AVG now. Final step is to accepting the privacy policy and to enter an optional e-mail address. Click finish.
Recommendation:
Once the final step is over, choose Optimize scanning now in the next window. It might take a few minutes to complete but makes scans faster in the future. iYogi suggests you to buy a paid version of AVG antivirus as soon as possible to get the maximum protection against deadly virus.
