VPN does not stay ON after computer sleep

Hello Laurence,

We would like to check the settings of your AVG Secure VPN and proceed further.
Open AVG Secure VPN window and click on "gear icon" at the top of it to get into the settings.
Click on "general" and provide its screenshot here.
You can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Do you see the "exclude private network" on the same General window?

Hello Laurence,

We would like to check the settings of your AVG Secure VPN and proceed further.
Open AVG Secure VPN window and click on "gear icon" at the top of it to get into the settings.
Click on "general" and provide its screenshot here.
You can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Do you see the "exclude private network" on the same General window?

I find that when the computer wakes up, the VPN is not on.  I have to reactivate which is not a problem but I sometimes forget.  The EXCLUDE private network box is not checked.  Any thoughts?

Thank you for your understanding, Larry. 
You're correct and you need to turn ON AVG Secure VPN manually once after your computer wakes up. 
Feel free to contact us if you need any further help.