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AVG Protection on Windows Pc

Developed By: AVG Mobile

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 444.531 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 24.19.0
Size 99.1 MB
Release Date November 14, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (18)]

What's New:
* Easier navigation – We moved it to the bottom of the interface for easier access with your thumb.* New features – We’ve added Privacy Advisor and the ability... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Protect your smartphone or tablet against viruses, ransomware, spyware, phishing attempts and other malware in real-time with AVG’s full featured Android protection.

✔ Scan apps a... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download AVG Protection and install on Windows PC. AVG Protection is free Tools app, developed by AVG Mobile. Latest version of AVG Protection is 24.19.0, was released on 2024-11-14 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of AVG Protection is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 444,531 users, 12,794 users had rated it 5*, 377,877 users had rated it 1*.

How to install AVG Protection on Windows?

Instruction on how to install AVG Protection on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install AVG Protection on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install AVG Protection using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "AVG Protection" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install AVG Protection on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "AVG Protection" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Protect your smartphone or tablet against viruses, ransomware, spyware, phishing attempts and other malware in real-time with AVG’s full featured Android protection.

✔ Scan apps and files for malicious viruses, malware and spyware
✔ Check Wi-Fi speed and scan it for threats
✔ Clean unnecessary files and get more storage space
✔ Protect your photos against prying eyes with Photo Vault

App features:
Protection:
✔ Scan for viruses, malware and spyware
✔ Scan websites for harmful threats (Android's default browser and Chrome)
✔ Wi-Fi Scanner for network encryption, password strength and Captive Portal (ones with 'sign-in' requirement)
✔ VPN Protection: Secure your online privacy

Performance:
✔ Clear files and free up storage space
✔ Wi-Fi network speed test

Privacy:
✔ App Locking: protect sensitive apps with a PIN, pattern, or fingerprint
✔ Hide private pictures in a password-protected Vault
✔ App Permissions: get insight into the level of permission required by your installed apps

App Insights:
✔ Find out how much time you spend in each app on your device
✔ Take back control of your phone-life balance
✔ See where your data is used
✔ Discover potential privacy issues

This app uses Accessibility permission to protect visually impaired and other users against phishing attacks and malicious websites.

By installing/updating this app, you agree that your use of it is governed by these terms: http://m.avg.com/terms

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* Easier navigation – We moved it to the bottom of the interface for easier access with your thumb.
* New features – We’ve added Privacy Advisor and the ability to auto-clean your device and automatically scan your Wi-Fi for potential threats.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to find out the space used by any package.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.