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AVG Rescue CD © 2009 Copyright AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. All rights reserved.
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Introduction
This User Manual provides complete overview of the usage and features provided
by the AVG Rescue CD for Windows.
1.1. Notice to users
We strongly recommend that only well experienced computer users with advanced
computer knowledge use the AVG Rescue CD. The AVG Rescue CD is distributed
as a bootable device that allows you to access operating system settings and all
computer data. Incorrect manipulation of the operating system or its resources may
result in partial or even complete loss of system stability and functionality or
important data loss.
If you decide to use the AVG Rescue CD, first, backup all your valuable data that
resides inside your computer. Ideally use some portable device for storing backups,
like CD/DVD disk(s), diskette(s), USB Flash disk or similar external device.
1.2. Basic description of the AVG Rescue CD
The AVG Rescue CD is basically a portable variant of AVG based on the Windows
PE platform. It is distributed as a bootable CD intended for operating system
recovery in such an event where the system cannot be loaded in the regular way –
for example due to substantial virus infection. Initially the AVG Rescue CD will
load the temporary operating system Windows PE edition and run AVG, which can
be then used in the usual way for virus detection and removal.
In addition, administration tools are available for advanced users. The complete list
of features can be found below.
1.3. AVG Rescue CD key features
The AVG Rescue CD offers the following key features:
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Running of AVG from an alternative Windows environment.
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Detection of threats located on drives and in the Windows system registry.
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Possibility of updating AVG virus base from a local AVG installation, hard
drive, directly through Internet-enabled LAN, or an external source (flash
drive etc.).
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AVG Command Line utility to execute various system operations.
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freeCommander is an alternative to the standard windows file manager