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you open the AVG scanning interface where you can run scans, schedule scans, or edit
their parameters. (For details see chapter AVG Scanning)
Scan options - use this link to switch from any currently opened AVG dialog to the default
window with an overview of all installed components. (For details see chapter Components
Overview)
Update now - the link provides the date and time of the update last launch. Press the
button to run the update process immediately, and to follow its progress. (For details see
chapter AVG Updates)
Quick links are accessible from AVG User Interface at all times. Once you use a quick link to run a
specific process, either a scan or an update, the application will switch to a new dialog but the quick
links are still available. Moreover, the running process is also graphically depicted in the navigation,
so that you have a full control over all launched processes running within AVG Internet Security
2012 at the moment.
5.4. Components Overview
Components Overview sections
The Components Overview section is located in the central part of your AVG Internet Security
2012 user interface. The section is divided into two parts:
Overview of all installed components consisting of graphic panels for all installed
components. Each panel is labeled by the component's icon and providing information on
whether the respective component is active or inactive at the moment.
Component's description is located in the bottom part of this dialog. The description
briefly explains the component's basic functionality. It also provides the information on the
current status of the selected component.
Installed components' list
Within the AVG Internet Security 2012 the Components Overview section contains information
on the following components:
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 >>