A compatibility problem exists between the - AVG Security Toolbar and Internet Explorer 8

To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

Method 1: Update your software

Download the new version of the add-on that will work with Internet Explorer 8. To do this, visit the following Web site:





Method 2: Disable the add-on


To do this, follow these steps:

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows.
2. Open a new Internet Explorer window.
3. When you see the message that states “Manage add-ons” for the AVG Security Toolbar, Click Always open Internet Explorer without this add-on. The add-on will not be loaded again, and Internet Explorer 8 will work without any issues.

When you click Always open Internet Explorer without this add-on, the add-on is disabled and is not loaded when you start Internet Explorer.

Video: How to disable an add-on in Internet Explorer

Method 3: Keep using the add-on

To do this, follow these steps:


1. Close all Internet Explorer windows.
2. Open a new Internet Explorer window.
3. When you see the message that states “Manage add-ons” for the AVG Security Toolbar, Click Keep using this add-on anyway.

When you click Keep using this add-on anyway, the add-on is enabled when using Internet Explorer.