Firewall settings AVG Internet Security 2017

Mr Shanmugam,

Where is the link to browse the exe file of the application, such as Skype? I can not find it. And it's true, the new version is not as user friendly.

Warm regards,
Jamie

After the last update AVG Internet Security works differently.
Now I can't figure out how to block or allow applications accessing the internet with AVG Firewall.
Does anyone know how to do this?

NO
AVG firewall to block/ allow the each application separately. HAS BEEN REMOVED
WHAT
Why would you remove the feature of adding or blocking programs with the firewall?

This is a ridiculous move and with that I will not be paying for AVG again and will be moving to another AV supplier. 

I agree with the majority of posters, AVG has really lost it. One of my programs Ispy.exe is in the firwall exception list but AVG still blocks it. The only way to use the program is to turn the firewall off. I used to  recomend avg but won't be doing now and I won't renew when my subscription ends YOU JUST LOST A 6 YEAR VAILID CUSTOMER

You say add the IP you wish to block , but how to block a program ?
A few programs i currently have installed work fine , but after updating they give trouble .
How do i stop that without knowing any IP ?
It used to be easy by adding the path to the file .

To AVG, 
Why would you remove the feature of adding or blocking programs with the firewall? This is a ridiculous move and with that I will not be paying for AVG again and will be moving to another AV supplier. 

I denied an app by mistake now I have no option to 'allow' internet access. Is there a way of way reverting back to 2016 version on enabling the app?

I have the same problem here. Ever since the program was "updated" I am unable to modify the firewall settings for individual programs. It used to be very easy with the previous version to go into the firewall options menu, select the program by name and click allow/block. Now I just can't find the option to modify the rules. If the option is not restored, I will be switching back to my old firewall as soon as my subscription expires.

I hate the 2017 verson can some one please find me a way to get back on the 2016

Agree with above. I have added a "packet rule" to allow TCP on port 80 but it still isn't working. Where are "application rules"? I cannot find such a page

Why the hell would you guys block my internet every time I use my VPN? (VPNSecure.me) I bought that long before you guys. Also, why the hell did you guys do away with the ability to control application rules? This makes no sense. 

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Avinash, you wrote:
I certainly understand your frustration and please accept my apologies for the inconvenience caused. Please be informed that you can back up AVG settings so that you can restore them. Please open AVG Internet Security, click on Menu-> Settings. On General settings window, scroll down to see "Backup Settnings" and click on it. You can select which component's settings you would like to backup and which one to exclude. You can find the "restore settings" option right beside the "backup settings".

This sounds like a bandaid to the problem. that it will allow the backup to loaded when the problem occurs again. 

I am sure that we users of your, fast becoming crap, product want to a more permanent solution.

I am having the same problem as Greg Anderson.

I agree with the other posters.  It is really really dumb to have a firewall product thatr doesnt expose the list of blocked and blessed programs form editing.  PLEASE fix this immediately.

Hi Master,
It is always recommended to use the latest version of AVG, as you will be able to update latest updates in this version.
The issue with Firewall exceptions will need to be analyzed. We request you to re-install the AVG 2017 version and let us know if the issue still persists.
Thank you.

Hello Master,
Pleased to hear that the issue with Firewall is sorted out.
Please feel free to contact us for any further assistance.
Thank you.

Just did a manual update. have the may 12. version 17.4.314
option does not show.
Agree with most people here that leaving an option out, specially for those who have "mild" auto add function and regret later on they've let the app slip thru and can't reverse this, is a serious complaint not to be taken with the low level of replies I've seen here. As shown the option is back for the UK community. (You're taking Brexit too serious my friends)
Even freeware firewalls have this option…

They want it back, I want it back, re-instate the option asap for all languages and versions. 
Take care!

Does anyone know of an antivirus software that provides customized control on individual programs more like the previous AVG version?

As Hector Curi mentioned, it would seem that the option to block a specific application/program is still there, its just a bit harder to find. Here are the steps on how I personally did it:

  1. Select Internet Security
  2. Click "Menu" on the upper right corner and then click on "Settings"
  3. Click on "Components"
  4. Click on "Firewall" in order to expand it and get a short description and a few more options (Uninstall Component, Network Connections, Firewall Logs and Application Rules)
  5. Click on the "Application Rules" option within the Firewall drop down.
  6. Click on the "New Group" option and name it what you want.
  7. Right click on the new group you created and select "New Application Rule". This will open a window for you to browse for the program you wish to create a rule for.
  8. Once you have selected your application/program, click on its "Packet Rules" option.
  9. Change its "Internet Out" action to "Block" as well as the "Default Rule" Action.
  10. Done
This should work the same way it used to work on the 2016 version, it's just more of a hassel to get there. 

Hope this helps!

ALLOW APPLICATION AVG FIREWALL 2017

My 2016 AVG (ZEN) updated to AVG 2017 by itself?? The lasttime AVG updated to 2017 the firewall allow application was missing, you cant set anything applcation to be blocked by the firewall. So i managed to install AVG 2016 with the help of the google machine and find the AVG CFG files and reinstall them. Anyway today AVG 2017 updated its self to the lastest AVG 2017, and again i can't find the allow application AVG firewall 2017. Last time i called there technical they couldn't help me. I hate to say this, but they where useless. So again with this latest update no ALLOW APPLICATION IN FIREWALL SETTINGS. Can you please have your software code writers add this to the next update. Its not rocket science. Please fix it up as i can see there is alot of customers asking about this and having issue.
Thanks

For my issues with usenet adding the file locations didn't work, I had already done that. Adding an application is not an option as browse only will let you select folders. The usenet access from my system to the outside is being blocked, not the application.

ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
We apologize for the inconvenience caused. You can add the application path to the exception so that it won't be blocked by the AVG. Please follow the instructions from the article. Here is the link: http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-make-exclusions-from-all-scans-and-shields

Had to uninstall the AVG firewall due to it blocking several programs and when I went into the settings and add the programs it still blocks them. Changing it from what it was in 2016 was a HUGE mistake. Using windows Firewall now, thanks AVG.

Hello Master,
We are happy to know that your issue is resolved. The solution that you have provided would help most of our customers, our developers are working on the Friends features and hopefully it will be fixed soon. We really appreciate your patience and understanding.
Please, feel free to let us know if you require any further assistance. Thank you