AVG VPN Won't start up

I have uninstalled and reinstalled it.  Hopefully this will clear up the problem.

Hello, Cindi

I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Are you facing this issue after following the below steps?
>>Double-click the AVG Secure VPN icon on your desktop to open the application.
>>Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
>>Select Network Security in the left panel and tick Automatically when connected to the internet.

I am still asking WHY my VPN does not connect when I start my computer.  And yes, I have gone to setting and told it to do so - but it is not working and it is maddening because I have to manually start it whenever I go online.  What is wrong with the product??

Just making sure, Cindi
In this case, I request you to uninstall the AVG Secure VPN and reinstall it.
You can use the below links for steps :
https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Uninstall-AVG-Secure-VPN
https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Install-AVG-Secure-VPN

I have uninstalled and reinstalled it.  Hopefully this will clear up the problem.