AVG Anti-Virus Free AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus Free Edition User Manual Document revision 75.6 (14.12.2006) Copyright GRISOFT, s.r.o. All rights reserved. This product uses RSA Data Security, Inc. MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm, Copyright (C) 1991-2, RSA Data Security, Inc. Created 1991. This product uses code from C-SaCzech library, Copyright (c) 1996-2001 Jaromir Dolecek
AVG Anti-Virus Free Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................................... 3 1.1. AVG Free Detection Technologies ..........................................................3 1.2. AVG Free Levels of Protection ...............................................................3 1.3. Operating Systems Supported ..............................................................4 1.4. Minimum hardware requirements ..........................................
AVG Anti-Virus Free 10. FAQ and Technical Support ................................................................ 21 1. Introduction This AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus Free Edition user manual offers a general overview of the tasks and detection technologies provided by AVG Free. We will briefly talk about the program installation, initial startup, configuration and use. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is provided free-of-charge, and its functionality is limited.
AVG Anti-Virus Free a) E-mail Scanner Checks incoming and outgoing mail by using plug-ins designed for the most frequently used e-mail programs. The E-mail Scanner is an additional program for electronic mail monitoring; it can run in fully automatic mode or you can configure it according to your specific needs (configuration is limited in the free version). The E-mail Scanner is designed for applications supporting the POP3/SMTP protocols.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 2. The Installation Process To download the installation file of AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition visit the AVG Free website at http://free.grisoft.com/ and follow the main menu download link. The installation process will lead you through the following steps: z Select the application language - all AVG 7.5 commercial products are installed in the language you select and in English as a default language. However, AVG Free is only available in English.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 3. AVG Free First Run 3.1. First Run Wizard When you first install AVG Free on your computer, the AVG First Run Wizard pops up to help you with the after installation settings. Though you can set all of the suggested parameters later on, it is recommended to take the wizard’s tour to secure your computer’s anti-virus protection in a simple way. The wizard will offer you to: z Perform an immediate update (more in 8.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 4. AVG Test Center The AVG Test Center provides access to most AVG Free virus protection features: updating, scanning, task scheduling, and program configuration. The AVG Test Center opens with the following environment: in the AVG Test Center top section you can see the Security status bar with the AVG Free status information.
AVG Anti-Virus Free z Control Center - launches the Control Center (more in chapter 5.AVG Control Center) z Virus Vault - launches the Virus Vault (more in chapter 6.AVG Virus Vault) z Help Topics - launches a new window with structured topic related help z Scheduler - opens an overview of AVG Free scheduled tasks. Within the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition you are not allowed to create your own schedules. Note: All tasks in the AVG Free Scheduled Tasks dialog are defined as Basic mode tasks, i.e.
AVG Anti-Virus Free z Service o …/Program Settings - allows you to configure specific program parameters o …/Check for Updates – allows you to check for new update files, and if found, to perform the update immediately o …/Schedule Daily Update – allows you to specify at what time the update should be run o …/Event History Log - Within this section you can find a summary of important events that occurred during AVG-Anti Virus operation.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 5. AVG Control Center The AVG Control Center is the AVG Free main control component. The AVG Control Center is launched each time a user logs on. You can use it to specify various AVG Free parameters and to monitor the status of each component. In the top section of the AVG Control Center you will find the Security status bar providing info on AVG Free status.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 5.2. AVG Control Center - Components In the main box of the AVG Control Center you can see a list of components controlled from the AVG Control Center. To administer the selected component, just click the respective list item, and use the operating buttons in the bottom section of the AVG Control Center window. Whenever a component’s state is in error (e.g.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 6. AVG Virus Vault The AVG Virus Vault application is a safe environment for management of suspect or infected objects detected during AVG Free scanning. Once an infected object is detected during scanning, and AVG Free is not able to heal it automatically, you are asked to decide what to do with the suspect object. The recommended solution is to move the object to the AVG Virus Vault for further treatment.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 7. Tests One of the AVG Free main features is on-demand scanning. On-demand tests are designed to scan various parts of your computer whenever suspicion of virus infection arises. The recommended interval for complete system scanning is at least once a day. All the on-demand-scanning tests are run from the AVG Test Center environment. Tests can be also planned and run according to the preset schedule.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 8. Program Updates Any anti-virus system can guarantee reliable protection only if it is updated regularly. AVG Free provides a reliable and fast update service with quick response times. Modern viruses spread very quickly and infect huge numbers of workstations in almost no time. 8.1. Update Levels AVG Free offers three update levels to select from: z Priority update The priority update contains changes necessary for a reliable anti-virus protection.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 9. Firewall Settings In case you have installed AVG Free on your computer, and you are running a firewall at the same time, you might be experiencing problems while sending/receiving email messages and/or AVG Free updates. Therefore we would like to provide you with the settings instructions and recommendations for the following firewalls: z Windows XP built-in firewall z Kerio Personal Firewall z Zone Alarm Pro firewall 9.1.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Virus applications. To do so, mark each check box related to an AVG application in the list of programs and services (see the following screenshot). For AVG Free the applications to be selected from the list and marked as allowed are: o AVG Free Control Center (file avgcc.exe) o AVG Free for Windows (file avgw.exe) o avginet.exe o avgemc.exe If these applications are not listed in the list of exceptions, you need to add them manually.
AVG Anti-Virus Free In case you are not able to see any AVG application in the program list, you have to add them manually. Click the Browse button, and find the above listed files (avgw.exe, avgcc.exe, avginet.exe, and avgemc.exe) in the AVG Free program folder (by default C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Free): Confirm adding the selected files by pressing the OK button in the Add a Program dialog window. 9.2.
AVG Anti-Virus Free are allowed to connect to the Internet. In the list, verify that all AVG applications are labeled as permit. If not, you need to change the AVG applications’ status. To do so, right click on every item and select the Permit option from the context menu. c) System Security In the System Security item (left menu), Application tab (top menu) you are able to overview a list of programs with the information on whether these are allowed to launch other application.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Confirm all changes by pressing the Apply button. 9.3. Zone Alarm Pro With the Zone Alarm Pro you will probably need to configure the settings so that it is allowed for the AVG Free (and its applications) to connect to the Internet (send/receive data), and to launch other applications (to update).
AVG Anti-Virus Free If these applications are not listed, you need to add them manually. Use the Add button to open a new dialog window where you can specify the files on your local disk. By default, the files are located in the AVG Free Edition program folder (C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Free). d) E-mail Protection In the E-mail Protection item (left menu), Main tab (top menu) you need to disable the built-in inbound/outbound email protection provided by the Zone Alarm Pro.
AVG Anti-Virus Free 10. FAQ and Technical Support Should you have any problems with your AVG Free, please refer to the FAQ section of the Grisoft website at www.grisoft.com (FAQ). Unfortunately, no technical support is available for the AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. www.grisoft.com Copyright (c) 1992-2006 GRISOFT, s.r.o. All rights reserved.
