Hello, Derek.
Thank you for reaching us with your concerns. To activate AVG Internet Security - Unlimited subscription, follow the steps in this article http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Activate-AVG-Zen-Protection-Performance-or-Ultimate .
Regarding AVG Secure VPN, please follow the steps below.
Double-click the AVG icon on your desktop to open AVG Internet Security
Then click on 'Home' icon at top left corner of AVG Internet Security to open AVG management console (formerly known as AVG Zen).
Click the Secure VPN tile to install the program.
Click Try it free to start 30-day trial. If you already bought a subscription for AVG Secure VPN and you are logged to your AVG MyAccount in AVG management console, your license is detected at this point.
Click Yes to confirm installation. Restart your PC, if asked.
Click the OFF slider so that it changes to ON. Secure VPN drivers are installed.
Hello, Derek.
Thank you for reaching us with your concerns. To activate AVG Internet Security - Unlimited subscription, follow the steps in this article http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Activate-AVG-Zen-Protection-Performance-or-Ultimate .
Regarding AVG Secure VPN, please follow the steps below.
Double-click the AVG icon on your desktop to open AVG Internet Security
Then click on 'Home' icon at top left corner of AVG Internet Security to open AVG management console (formerly known as AVG Zen).
Click the Secure VPN tile to install the program.
Click Try it free to start 30-day trial. If you already bought a subscription for AVG Secure VPN and you are logged to your AVG MyAccount in AVG management console, your license is detected at this point.
Click Yes to confirm installation. Restart your PC, if asked.
Click the OFF slider so that it changes to ON. Secure VPN drivers are installed.
I am paid up to July 2018 but AVG says my protection will stop in three days.
Also it says to activate VPN just open it, but WHERE do you do that ??
Hello Derek
You did not describe exactly which version of AVG you have a license for
Depending on which product you purchased a license
The steps for activation are different
First you mentioned the VPN
Keep in mind that AVG offers Virtual Private Network
This is AVG Secure VPN
https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=AVG-Secure-VPN-FAQ&q=VPN&supportType=home
Here are all steps on an AVG VPN client
(Note that AVG Secure VPN is a paid product)
If you have anti-virus software in mind
Here are instructions for installing and using AntiVirus
https://support.avg.com/?l=en
If you need support, do not hesitate to share it here
Thank you