I need to reset my laptop back to factory settings will i lose my avg protection because i still have 7 months left to run on it

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Sandi, You've actually posted your query in the wrong area! It should have been located here (https://support.avg.com/answers#!/feedtype=RECENT&dc=Windows&criteria=ALLQUESTIONS). Furthermore a search in that particular area would have revealed this very similar topic (https://support.avg.com/answers?id=906b0000000D4xmAAC), the content of which I think would have assisted you.