GUI>Settings>Updates>untick the “auto-update” option.

If you disagree with shutting down a security software makes no difference in safety, try going without.
Then come running back for help with an infection. But…if you really want an infection, it’s your computer.

I doubt if you will even be able to install another anti-virus while there is one installed already.
In fact I know you can’t. Try installing avast while A-V-G is installed if you don’t believe me. :slight_smile: