How to Install & Uninstall AVG Security on Windows, Mac & Phone
By Consumer Voice Editorial Team · Updated 16 October 2026
Complete installation and removal instructions for Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone — including AVG's official removal tool.
Install AVG on Windows
Download and install AVG Antivirus on a Windows PC.
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Sign in to your AVG account
Go to www.avgconsumervoice.com/customer-service and sign in. Navigate to My Subscriptions and click Download next to your product.
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Run the installer
Open the downloaded .exe file. If Windows asks for permission, click Yes. The AVG setup wizard will launch.
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Follow the on-screen prompts
Accept the licence agreement and choose your installation preferences. Click Install and wait for the process to complete.
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Activate your subscription
Once installed, sign in to your AVG account within the app to activate your licence. Your protection starts immediately.
Install AVG on Mac
Download and install AVG Antivirus on a Mac.
- 1
Download the installer
Sign in to www.avgconsumervoice.com/customer-service, go to My Subscriptions, and click Download. This downloads a .dmg file.
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Open the .dmg file
Double-click the downloaded .dmg file and then double-click the AVG installer package inside it.
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Follow the installation wizard
Grant the required permissions when prompted by macOS. AVG needs Full Disk Access and other system permissions to function correctly.
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Sign in to activate
Open AVG from your Applications folder and sign in with your AVG account to activate your subscription.
Install AVG on Mobile
1. Android
Open the Google Play Store, search for "AVG AntiVirus", and tap Install. Once installed, open the app and sign in with your AVG account.
2. iPhone / iPad
Open the Apple App Store, search for "AVG Mobile Security", and tap Get. Open the app and sign in with your AVG account to activate.
How to Uninstall AVG
Remove AVG from your device. For a clean Windows or Mac removal, use the AVG Uninstall Tool tool from the AVG support site.
Windows
- 1.Open Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a Program.
- 2.Find AVG in the list and click Uninstall.
- 3.For a clean removal, download and run the AVG Uninstall Tool tool from the AVG website — it removes all leftover files and registry entries.
Mac
- 1.Open Finder → Applications, find AVG, and drag it to Trash.
- 2.To remove all associated files, download the AVG Uninstall Tool from the AVG website and run it.
- 3.Empty Trash when done.
Android
- 1.Go to Settings → Apps (or Application Manager).
- 2.Find AVG AntiVirus and tap Uninstall.
- 3.Confirm when prompted.
iPhone / iPad
- 1.Press and hold the AVG app icon on your home screen.
- 2.Tap Remove App, then Delete App.
- 3.Confirm deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about installing and removing AVG.
1How many devices can I install AVG on?
2Why is AVG not installing on Windows?
3Does uninstalling AVG cancel my subscription?
4Where can I find the AVG Uninstall Tool tool?
How do I uninstall AVG on Windows?
To uninstall AVG AntiVirus on Windows, right-click Start, open Apps and Features, select AVG AntiVirus and click Uninstall. Approve the Windows prompt, choose Uninstall in the AVG setup window, then restart your PC. If it will not uninstall, AVG's official guide offers its AVG Uninstall Tool, which removes leftover files in Safe Mode.
- Right-click Start > Apps and Features.
- Select AVG AntiVirus > Uninstall.
- Click Yes on the Windows prompt.
- In the AVG setup window choose Uninstall (you can skip the survey).
- Click Restart now.