Update AVG Free

If you are a friend or relative that has followed my recommendation to install AVG Free on your PC as your AntiVirus Software, then you are probably being reminded to update to the latest software. Now, being a commercial enterprise the chaps that make AVG Free would prefer you to buy their professional product. It is a pretty fantastic product but you can probably live without it, if you are only going to use the software for your personal use. So, to update follow the instructions below.... it's actually pretty simple, but I've broken it right down to make it even easier. It's worth reading it through completely before you start!

Step 1.
Click where indicated to get to the correctr page of the AVG website.

Step 2.
Skip all the info about the full versionas of the product and click where I've arrowed to get to the Free AntiVirus Software.

Step 3.
Scroll down the page and RIGHT MOUSE CLICK on the text that says 'avg75free_432a861.exe' , then from the menu that appears select 'Save Target As...' and save the file to your desk top or somewhere where you'll easily find it again.

Step 4.
Once the file has downloaded (it's about 16MB, I think), locate it and double click it, then select 'Run'

Step 5.
then 'Next'

Step 6.
You may have to agree to some licence stuff and click next a couple more times, but just make sure that when you are required to Select Set Up Type, choose 'Repair Installation' and click 'Next'

Step 7.
Assuming all is well, the program will install and you'll need to restart and then come back here.

Step 8.
After restarting Windows will pop up lots of stuff saying you need to update your virus definitions. Ignore this, as AVG free will soon open automatically and you can click the 'Check For Updates' button.

Step 9.
The software will check and then if you need to update (you will) it will tell you in a pop up window and all you need to do is select 'Update'. And now you're done!

Hit the red X in the top of your screen to close the virus stuff and you're away.

Email me if you get stuck!!