What is Avast, and why has it replaced my familiar AVG program, have i been hacked?

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Hello Glynn,

Avast is a security program which acquired AVG.

You still can install and use AVG application on your computer and it will not replace by Avast program.

Please share the screenshot http://avgclick.me/getscreenshot of the AVG or Avast interface on your computer to assist further.

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my avg has been replaced with avast, what is it?

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Glynn, For your info, just in case that you are unaware, you can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions. 
AVG Guru

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Hello Glynn,

Avast is a security program which acquired AVG.

You still can install and use AVG application on your computer and it will not replace by Avast program.

Please share the screenshot http://avgclick.me/getscreenshot of the AVG or Avast interface on your computer to assist further.