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Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

By Erik Eckel October 14, 2006, 11:32 AM PDT

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Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Grisoft, manufacturer of AVG Anti-Virus Professional, recently released version 7.5. Once the installation file (avg75f_426a815.exe) is downloaded the application can be installed.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

The Welcome Screen

The Welcome Screen

The first step in installing AVG Anti-Virus version 7.5 is specifying the setup language (English is the default).

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Licensing Agreement

Licensing Agreement

To proceed with the setup, you must accept Grisoft’s licensing agreement.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

System Status Check

System Status Check

Once the licensing agreement is accepted, the installation program performs a system status check.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Installation Type

Installation Type

Two installation types are available. The Standard Installation is the recommended method, although administrators can choose a Custom Installation (in which they customize the installation to meet specific requirements).

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Personalizing AVG

Personalizing AVG

During installation, a user name, company name and license or sales number must be provided.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG Installing

AVG Installing

As is common, the AVG installer displays its progress as the setup program works.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

First Run Wizard

First Run Wizard

After the setup program’s displayed the screen announcing its completion, AVG presents another dialog box confirming the installation process is complete. Clicking the Next button prompts the program to search for and load updates, provides the opportunity to create a Rescue Disk and scans the system for viruses.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG Update

AVG Update

An antivirus program is only as good as its most recent updates. Thus, the very first action AVG Anti-Virus takes after installation is an update. Click the Check For Updates button and AVG phones home for the most recent antivirus signatures.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Set The Update Source

Set The Update Source

Once you’ve instructed AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 to perform an update, you’ll see this window.

Typically you’ll use an Internet connection to obtain the updated antivirus signatures. Some administrators, however, will wish to obtain the updated virus files from a local source. In those cases, the Folder button can be used to specify the file’s location.

In order to avoid having to specify the update location each time an update is performed, check the Do Not Ask For The Update Source Next Time checkbox.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Downloading Update Files

Downloading Update Files

Once the update source is specified, AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 will begin downloading the latest AVG update file. The AVG Update File Download window tracks the number of bytes received, the average download speed, the download’s size and the total elapsed time. The program also estimates the amount of time that required to complete the operation.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG Update Selection

AVG Update Selection

When performing updates, AVG will list priority updates before virus signatures. Highlight the items you wish to download and implement and then click the Update button.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG 7.5 Update

AVG 7.5 Update

AVG Anti-Virus will track its progress as it downloads application patches and new virus databases.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Successful Updates

Successful Updates

AVG provides a simple window to confirm updates completed properly.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Daily Scanning Settings

Daily Scanning Settings

Following the completion of updates and virus databases, AVG presents this menu. By default the application will perform daily scans. You can specify whether the scans should receive high or low priority, or you can disable automatic daily scans, should you so desire.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Virus Scanning

Virus Scanning

Before triggering a system scan immediately upon installation (a recommended practice), AVG Anti-Virus provides administrators with the option of skipping the scan by clicking the Next button.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Performing A Complete Test

Performing A Complete Test

The AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 window is clean and straightforward. The application displays its progress as it works.

Any system infections that are found will be displayed in the main window, starting with the file name, a description of the type of infection and the file’s location.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Test Result Details

Test Result Details

Once a scanning test has completed, AVG Anti-Virus 7.5 provides complete details as to the scan. Here an abbreviated scan’s results are displayed.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Final Step

Final Step

Once the scan’s test results are reviewed, that’s it. Administrators will see this final dialog box announcing that the system is now protected from virus threats.

Clicking the Continue button completes the installation process.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

AVG's Basic Interface

AVG's Basic Interface

AVG Anti-Virus 7.5’s Test Center Basic Interface offers simple menus from which to administer the antivirus program. Prominent icons are displayed for scanning the computer, scanning only selected areas and checking for updates.

Additional features can be accessed using the icons found in the toolbar on the left edge of the screen.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

The Advanced Interface

The Advanced Interface

The antispyware application’s Test Center’s Advanced interface cuts to the chase. It places a premium on quickly accessing the most typically used settings.

Everything from scheduled tasks to test results and more are immediately available using the advanced interface.

To switch back to the simple interface, users need only click Program and select the alternative view.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Security Status

Security Status

The updated Security Status window reveals much critical information at a glance. In addition to list whether the Anti-Virus Database is current, the page diplays the status of Scheduled Tasks, the Resident Shield, Virus Vault, E-mail Scanner and more.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Scheduled Tasks

Scheduled Tasks

The two most important tasks you can schedule in AVG Anti-Virus are the Test Plan (regular antivirus scan) and Update Plan (which ensures the antivirus database remains current).

The status of these, and other scheduled items, are displayed on the Scheduled Tasks menu as shown here.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Scheduling Updates

Scheduling Updates

Double-clicking the Update Plan entry from the Scheduled Tasks window reveals this menu. It’s simple and straightforward.

Using the drop-down menu, administrators can select when the application should check for updates. Users can also specify whether they wish for the application to check immediately upon going online, should an Internet connection not be available at the predetermined time.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Scheduling Tests

Scheduling Tests

Regular antivirus scans are scheduled much in the same way as updates. Double-clicking the the Test Plan entry from the Scheduled Tasks menu reveals this dialog box.

Administrators can use the drop-down box to specify when periodically scheduled antivirus scans should occur. Users also have the option of specifying that the test scan be run at the next log on, should a regularly scheduled scan be missed.

Further, administrators can also specify which format test should be conducted (either a complete system test or user test – in which the administrator specifies the files to be scanned).

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Resident Shield Settings

Resident Shield Settings

Administrators can double-click the Resident Shield entry from the Security Status page to configure its configuration settings.

Resident Shield protection can be disabled using the checkbox; other options that can be set include enabling scanning of floppy drives, use Heuristic Analysis (turned on by default) and scanning potentially unwanted programs and applications.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

E-mail Scanner

E-mail Scanner

The e-mail scanner can be configured by clicking its entry from the Security Status menu.

Using the drop-down menu, administrators can select the appropriate plug-in for the e-mail system in use. Clicking the Configure button provides additional e-mail scanning options.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Advanced E-mail Scanner Options

Advanced E-mail Scanner Options

Among the options that can be set using the Configure button are specifying whether incoming and outgoing mail should be checked, whether subject lines should be modified when viruses are found and whether the antispyware engine should be engaged for e-mail content.

Installing And Configuring AVG Anti-Virus 7.5

Event History

Event History

The AVG Anti-Virus Event History Log provides a comprehensive look at all the application’s activity. From user tests to the status of updates, the log provides a complete rundown of the program’s activity history.

As such, the Event History Log provides an excellent starting point when reviewing a system’s infection history and preventive state.

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