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Basic information about AVG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AVG（*.AVG or *.avg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AVG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AVG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AVG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AVG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AVG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AVG file?
  • How to open a AVG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AVG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AVG file?
  • How to convert AVG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AVG file format?


1.Detail information about AVG file extension: AVG Antivirus Virus Database

File type AVG Antivirus Virus Database Category Database Files
Developer AVG Technologies (Grisoft) File format N/A
Description AVG file is a AVG Antivirus Virus Database developed by AVG Technologies (Grisoft). Full format name of files that use AVG extension is AVG Antivirus Virus Database. AVG Antivirus Virus Database format was developed by AVG Technologies (Grisoft). Files with AVG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AVG file format, along with 341 other file formats, belongs to the Database Files category. The most popular software that supports AVG files is AVG Antivirus. AVG Antivirus software was developed by AVG Technologies (Grisoft), and on its official website you may find more information about AVG files or the AVG Antivirus software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AVG files

Windows		 AVG Antivirus



Can't open a AVG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AVG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AVG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AVG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AVG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AVG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AVG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AVG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AVG file is damaged.
  • Whether the AVG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AVG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AVG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AVG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AVG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AVG file.

If the AVG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.