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Actions accessible from AVG System Tray Icon
AVG System Tray Icon can also be used as a quick link to access the user interface of AVG Internet
Security 2013; just double-click the icon. By right-click the icon you open a brief context menu with the
following options:
Open AVG User Interface - click to open the user interface of AVG Internet Security 2013.
Temporarily disable AVG protection - the option allows you to switch off the entire protection
secured by your AVG Internet Security 2013 at once. Please remember that you should not use
this option unless it is absolutely necessary! In most cases, it is not necessary to disable AVG
Internet Security 2013 before installing new software or drivers, not even if the installer or software
wizard suggests that running programs and applications be shut down first to make sure there are no
unwanted interruptions during the installation process. If you do have to temporarily disable AVG
Internet Security 2013, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you are connected to the
Internet or a network during the time your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable
to attacks..
Scan - click to open the context menu for predefined scans (Whole Computer scan, and Scan
Specific Files or Folders) and select the required scan; it will be launched immediately.
Running scans ... - this item is displayed only if a scan is currently running on your computer. For
this scan you can then set its priority, alternatively stop or pause the running scan. The following
actions are also accessible: Set priority for all scans, Pause all scans or Stop all scans.
Run Quick Tune - click to launch the Quick Tune component.
My Account - Opens the MyAccount homepage where you can manage your subscription products,
purchase additional protection, download installation files, check your past orders and invoices, and
manage your personal information.
Update now - launches an immediate update.
Help - opens the help file on the start page.
5.7. AVG Gadget
The AVG gadget is displayed on the Windows desktop (Windows Sidebar). This application is only supported
in the operating systems Windows Vista, and Windows 7/8. The AVG gadget offers immediate access to the
most important AVG Internet Security 2013 function, i.e. scanning and updating: