Reinstalling, uninstalling or repairing installation of AVG

To uninstall or perform a repair installation of AVG 2012, please proceed according to step 1 (recommended) or step 2. Please note that Internet connection is required for this process to work properly.

1. • Windows Vista/7
   • Windows XP
   • Go to Start -> Control Panel.
   • Open (Programs) -> Programs and Features.
   • Select AVG 2012 and click the Change button.
   • The following options will be displayed during the installation process:
     • Speed up my PC - Choose this option to get a free PC TuneUp.
     • Update my AVG product - This option runs AVG update.
     • Repair installation - This option repairs or reinstalls damaged or missing AVG components.
     • Add/Remove Features - Choose this option to add or remove AVG components.
     • Uninstall - This option removes the AVG program from your PC.

   • Go to Start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel.
   • Open Add or Remove Programs.
   • Select AVG 2012 and click the Change button.
   • The following options will be displayed during the installation process:
     • Speed up my PC - Choose this option to get a free PC TuneUp.
     • Update my AVG product - This option runs AVG update.
     • Repair installation - This option repairs or reinstalls damaged or missing AVG components.
     • Add/Remove Features - Choose this option to add or remove AVG components.
     • Uninstall - This option removes the AVG program from your PC.
2. • Download the latest installation file for AVG Anti-Virus Free 2012.
   • Click the orange Download button.
   • To complete your download, proceed according to instructions displayed on the website.
   • Save the file to the Desktop.
   • Double-click the AVG installation file on your Desktop.
   • The following options will be displayed during the installation process:
     • Speed up my PC - Choose this option to get a free PC TuneUp.
     • Update my AVG product - This option runs AVG update.
     • Repair installation - This option repairs or reinstalls damaged or missing AVG components.
     • Add/Remove Features - Choose this option to add or remove AVG components.
     • Uninstall - This option removes the AVG program from your PC.

To reinstall AVG, please use the Uninstall option and then install AVG 2012 again according to FAQ 4352.

In case of troubles with uninstallation, please proceed according to FAQ 4373.