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components do not work properly and AVG Internet Security 2014 cannot protect your computer.
Please pay immediate attention to fixing the reported problem! If you are not able to fix the error
yourself, contact the AVG technical support team.
In case AVG Internet Security 2014 is not set to the optimum performance, a new button named
Click to fix (alternatively Click to fix it all if the problem involves more than one component)
appears next to the security status information. Press the button to launch an automatic process of
checking and configuring the program. This is an easy way to set AVG Internet Security 2014 to the
optimum performance and reach the maximum security level!
It is strongly recommended that you pay attention to Security Status Info and if the report indicates any
problem, go ahead and try to solve it immediately. Otherwise your computer is at risk!
Note: AVG Internet Security 2014 status information can also be obtained at any time from the system tray
icon.
5.3. Components Overview
Installed components overview can be found in a horizontal strip of blocks in the central section of the main
window. The components are displayed as light green blocks labeled by the respective component icon. Each
block provides information on the current status of protection. If the component is configured correctly and fully
functional, the information is stated in green letters. If the component is stopped, its functionality is limited, or
the component is in error state, you will be notified by a warning text displayed in an orange text field. It is
strictly recommended that you pay attention to the respective component's settings!
Move the mouse over the component to display a short text at the bottom of the main window. The text
provides an elementary introduction to the component's functionality. Also, it informs on the component's
current status, and specifies which of the component's services is not configured correctly.
Installed components' list
Within the AVG Internet Security 2014 the Components Overview section contains information on the
following components:
Computer - This components covers two services: AntiVirus Shield detects viruses, spyware,
worms, trojans, unwanted executable files, or libraries within your system, and protects you from
malicious adware, and Anti-Rootkit scans for dangerous rootkits hidden inside applications, drivers,
or libraries. Details >>
Web Browsing - Protects you from web-based attacks while you search and surf the Internet.
Details >>
Identity - The component runs the Identity Shield service that is constantly protecting your digital
assets from new and unknown threats on the Internet. Details >>
Emails - Checks your incoming email 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 >>