Cannot connect AVG to the internet to verify my subscription

AVG Protection
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I recently renewed my subscription to AVG.  When I try to log into the program or verify my activation code it say please connect to the internet…its updating definitions so I know its connecting to the internet in some way…Any ideas?

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Hello Logan,

We apologize for the inconvenience.
In this case, we request you to change the DNS settings of your computer and check if  the issue still persists.
Refer to this article to change the DNS settings of your computer.
If the issue still persists after changing the DNS settings of your computer, we request you to reinstall your AVG TuneUp and check for the issue.
Thank you for understanding. Keep us updated.