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uncheck the Enable Resident Shield item) first. If you do have to temporarily disable AVG Internet Security
2014, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you are connected to the Internet or a network when
your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
How to disable AVG protection
Tick the Temporarily disable AVG protection checkbox, and confirm your choice by pressing the Apply
button. In the newly open Temporarily disable AVG protection dialog specify for how long you wish to
disable your AVG Internet Security 2014. By default, the protection will be turned off for 10 minutes which
should be sufficient for any common task such as installing new software etc. You can decide for a longer
time period, however this option is not recommended if not absolutely necessary. Afterwards, all deactivated
components will be automatically activated again. At most, you can disable the AVG protection till the next
computer restart. A separate option of switching off the Firewall component is present in the Temporarily
disable AVG protection dialog. Tick the Disable Firewall protection to do so.
9.4. Computer Protection
9.4.1. AntiVirus
AntiVirus together with Resident Shield protect your computer continuously from all known types of viruses,
spyware, and malware in general (including so-called sleeping and non-active malware, i.e. malware that has
been downloaded but not yet activated).