1	GriSoft AVG Free AntiVirus By Grant C. McCormick
2	Introduction Antivirus software is essential in today’s dangerous Internet world. Keeping antivirus software and definitions current are imperative (at least once per week!). You will learn how to install and update the free version of the AVG antivirus program. Similar techniques apply to other antivirus programs (Norton, Trend Micro, Panda, McAfee, etc.).
3	Agenda Learn how to download the AVG program. Learn how to install the AVG program. Learn how to update the AVG program.
4	Getting AVG Go to ‘www.84online.com’. Look for ‘Free AVG Antivirus’.
5	84 Online screenshot
6	Once you are on the GriSoft website Read the instructions and conditions. Click on ‘Download AVG Free Edition’. Follow the instructions on the menus.
7	AVG Website screenshot
8	Installing AVG Antivirus Make sure no other antivirus program is installed on your computer. Locate the downloaded program file. Execute the program by double-clicking it.
9	First Install screenshot Click on ‘Setup’.
10	Welcome screenshot
11	License screenshot
12	Serial Number screenshot
13	Program location screenshot
14	Program group screenshot
15	Confirmation screenshot
16	Configuration screenshot
17	Update configuration screenshot
18	Readme file screenshot
19	Finish installation screenshot
20	After Installation Restart your computer You may see new screens during bootup. The program will automatically run, and do initial tweaking and updates.
21	Getting started screenshot
22	Doing the first update Select ‘Update Now’.
23	During the update
24	When the update finishes
25	After the update finishes You may be asked to restart your computer, especially if an older install program is used. If so, the newer version will re-start the tweaking and updates. Skip the ‘Update Now’ selection if you rebooted.
26	Creating a rescue diskette set Click on ‘Create Rescue Disk’.
27	Next rescue screenshot Click on ‘Create Rescue Disk’
28	Selecting the diskette drive Make sure the drive letter is correct. Click on ‘Create’.
29	Formatting the diskette Click on ‘Format it’.
30	Formatting the first diskette Select ‘Full’ format. Give the diskette an optional label. Select ‘Copy system files’.
31	When the format finishes
32	After the format finishes
33	Copying system files
34	Copying files after the format Click on ‘Continue’.
35	If the floppy runs out of space Put in a new floppy diskette. Click on ‘Format it’.
36	Multiple floppy diskettes in the rescue set Format each floppy. Only the first floppy needs to be bootable. After formatting, continue with copying. Keep track of which diskette is which.
37	After the rescue set is done
38	Testing the computer If you have time, click on ‘Test … Now’. If not, click ‘Skip Test’.
39	Finished with the first run Click on ‘Exit AVG Now’.
40	When you exit
41	The AVG main screen
42	Doing an update
43	The AVG Control Center Click the center tab, ‘Update manager’.
44	About the Update Manager The Update Manager is where automatic updates are controlled The default time is 14 days. I recommend a smaller number (5 days or less). Chose an appropriate time of day for the update to be attempted.
45	Doing the update A typical update screen
46	When the update finishes
47	After the update has finished You must exit and restart the AVG program before the update is applied. If you don’t, it will download the same update again if you update again. Some updates require the computer to be re-started and/or rebooted.
48	Another way to get to update
49	Select an update source Select ‘From Internet’. This takes you to the ‘Update Manager’ in the AVG Control Center.
50	If no update is available You are up-to-date.