AVG blocking Software and Apps

Hello Gordon, 

We will help you with the request. Refer the below article to know how to add program in AVG Exception :

Using the Blocked & Allowed apps settings screen in AVG Internet Security

If you have any clarification, please do let us know. Thank you.

Does anyone knows how to add a software/app to AVGs list of approved software so that it won't block the software from opening?

Hello Gordon, 

We will help you with the request. Refer the below article to know how to add program in AVG Exception :

Using the Blocked & Allowed apps settings screen in AVG Internet Security

If you have any clarification, please do let us know. Thank you.