VPN:says try free but I already subscribe

I followed those steps. When I try to switch the VPN on a box pops up.  The box says my "AVG secure VPN is (almost) ready for action" and there are two boxes to click: either start a 7 day trail or buy th product for $4.49 per month. Apparently I need a license? Please help?

I have a paid subscription to AVG VPN. (It used to work.)  Now I get a box popping up telling me that my online privacy is not protected.  When I attempt to turn on the VPN I am prompted to try the free trial.

Hello Susan,

We are here to help.
You have an active subscription of AVG Secure VPN valid till January 21, 2020.
It looks like the activation is not synchronized in your program successfully. Please refer this article for the activation instructions and follow the steps as mentioned under 'Activate with your AVG MyAccount'.
Get back to us if you need any further assistance.  Thank you.

You are welcome, Susan. 

Glad to hear that the issue has been fixed. Please feel free to contact us if you need any help.

Hi Susan, 

We really appreciate your efforts. 

An e-mail has been sent to you to get connect with our advanced remote support. They will fix it completely or escalate it if needed.

If the e-mail is not found in your inbox, do check your spam/junk folders as well. 

Thank you.

Update:  Sorry, I may have been confused, I went back after clicking on the article. I think I have it fixed. Thank you very much.