How do I make these AVG popups STOP in VERSION 17?

Hello Lanny,

I am sorry to hear that you keep getting AVG pop-ups. Please follow the steps from this link http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-manage-popups-in-AVG-Internet-Security-and-AVG-AntiVirus-FREE to manage AVG pop-ups in your computer. If you face any difficulties, feel free to contact us.

How can I stop this spam?  Is changing to another AV the only way? 
I'll tolerate them if a known virus is found, but want my privacy otherwise.
PAID Version 17.5.3022 of Internet Security.

Hello Lanny,

I am sorry to hear that you keep getting AVG pop-ups. Please follow the steps from this link http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=How-to-manage-popups-in-AVG-Internet-Security-and-AVG-AntiVirus-FREE to manage AVG pop-ups in your computer. If you face any difficulties, feel free to contact us.