Main Screen of AVG

When you launch the AVG 2011 interface, you will see the Main Screen of the program. It is the starting point, and the operating console of AVG. It lists all installed components, gives information on their status, and allows access to all scanning and configuration features.

 

Main Menu

The Main Menu in the upper left corner of the screen provides access to all available functions of the program:

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Exit – shut down AVG Interface (AVG however keeps running all the time in the background).

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System overview – display the Main Screen with all components.

The list of individual installed components follows.

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Scan results – display overview of scan results.

Resident Shield detection – display overview of threats detected by the Resident Shield component.

E-mail Scanner detection – display overview of threats or suspicious files detected by the E-mail Scanner component.

Online Shield findings – display overview of threats or suspicious files detected by the Online Shield component.

Virus Vault – open the Virus Vault (AVG virus quarantine).

Event history log – display overview of event history.

Firewall – display overview of Firewall logs, e.g. a complete record of Firewall related actions and events.

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Scan computer – run Whole Computer Scan.

Scan selected folder… – run Specific Files or Folders Scan.

Scan file… – scan any file in your computer.

Update – run instant update.

Update from directory… – locate and use update files downloaded previously from www.avg.com/update to your computer or on a removable media.

Advanced settings… – open Advanced settings dialog.

Firewall settings… – open Firewall settings dialog.

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Contents – display this help file.

Get Help Online – open the AVG website where you can search the FAQ section or ask for support online.

Your AVG Web – open your personal AVG online account.

About Viruses and Threats – open the AVG online Virus Encyclopedia.

Reactivate – enter your new License Number here to move from Trial to Professional AVG version, to upgrade to another edition, or to rene
w your license.

Register now – open the AVG website on page where you can register with AVG. Registration entitles you to our 24/7 professional Technical Support, and also enables us to help you in case you lose your license number etc.

Renew now – this item is only displayed if your AVG license is about to expire, and allows you to purchase your license renewal online.

About AVG – open the Information dialog containing details on AVG version, manufacturer, License Agreement etc.

Quick Links

Through the quick links on the left panel of the screen, you can activate the most frequently used features with one click:

· Overview – display overview of all installed components
· Scan now – run Whole Computer Scan
· Scan options – display an overview of predefined scans to choose from, also allowing to change scan settings, and schedule scans
· Update now – perform an instant update

 

List of Components

The main section of the screen displays all installed components, the crucial parts of the program providing the essential specialized protection.

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Security Status

The Security Status on the top of the screen tells you instantly if there is a problem, or if everything is working correctly.

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Main Screen of AVG