Error msg - "Authorization"

Hello Sed,

I understand your concern.

Please use this AVG Clear tool and uninstall AVG completely from your computer.
https://share.avg.com/steam/PSP/AVG2017/AVG_Clear.exe

NOTE: When you are prompted to restart in safe mode, please click on "NO" and continue to uninstall AVG in normal mode.

Click on this link http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Download-and-install-AVG-AntiVirus-Free to install the latest version.

If you face any difficulties, please let us know and we will assist you further.

Hi,

I got an out of the blue pop up as follows:

Window header: Authorization

Msg body
"An attempt has been made to enter a protected area of AVG (scan settings). This may be a legitimate action, but could be the result of a malware attack.

Do you want to continue?

(Select cancel unless you are performing action intentionally)

Password: ................................................... "

Prior to this pop up, i'd not tried to enter any protected area of AVG or made an attempt to change any settings.

I chose to cancel then sought AVG support via the website. I was advised to uninstall & reinstall.
When tried to uninstall, the same msg popped up. I downloaded & installed the current AVG free but upon restart it asked me to uninstall but the prior issue recurred.

Any suggestions?

Hello Sed,

I understand your concern.

Please use this AVG Clear tool and uninstall AVG completely from your computer.
https://share.avg.com/steam/PSP/AVG2017/AVG_Clear.exe

NOTE: When you are prompted to restart in safe mode, please click on "NO" and continue to uninstall AVG in normal mode.

Click on this link http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Download-and-install-AVG-AntiVirus-Free to install the latest version.

If you face any difficulties, please let us know and we will assist you further.