User manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- AVG Installation Requirements
- AVG Installation Process
- After Installation
- AVG User Interface
- AVG Components
- My Apps
- AVG Security Toolbar
- AVG Do Not Track
- AVG Advanced Settings
- Firewall Settings
- AVG Scanning
- AVG Updates
- Event History
- FAQ and Technical Support
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AVG gadget (Windows sidebar, supported in Windows Vista/7) allows quick access to
scanning and updating within AVG Internet Security 2012 - details >>
5.1. System Menu
The System menu is the standard navigation used in all Windows applications. It is located
horizontally in the very top part of the AVG Internet Security 2012 main window. Use the system
menu to access specific AVG components, features, and services.
The system menu is divided into six main sections:
5.1.1. File
Exit - closes the AVG Internet Security 2012 user interface. However, the AVG application
will continue running in the background and your computer will still be protected!
5.1.2. Components
The Components item of the system menu includes links to all installed AVG components, opening
their default dialog page in the user interface:
System overview - switch to the default user interface dialog with the overview of all
installed components and their status
Anti-Virus detects viruses, spyware, worms, trojans, unwanted executable files or libraries
within your system, and protects you from malicious adware - details >>
LinkScanner protects you from web-based attacks while you search and surf the Internet -
details >>
E-mail Protection checks your incoming e-mail messages for SPAM, and blocks viruses,
phishing attacks, or other threats - details >>
Firewall controls all communication on each network port, protecting you from malicious
attacks and blocking all intrusion attempts - details >>
Anti-Rootkit scans for dangerous rootkits hidden inside applications, drivers, or libraries -
details >>
System Tools offers a detailed summary of the AVG environment and operating system
information - details >>
PC Analyzer provides information about your computer status - details >>
Identity Protection is constantly protecting your digital assets from new and unknown
threats - details >>
Remote Administration is only displayed within AVG Business Editions in case you have
specified during the installation process you want to have this component installed