It's very sad that some people still feel this way about the horrible AVG8
Anyway,
Avira is best and AVG8 I'd say about.. well its about last.
As I've proven this well over 100 times, you're just going to have to trust me on this one.
By the way this is about 6th thread we've had on the horrible AVG8, on all threads AVG8 came out to be the worst. No doubt I'll have to quote them all under debate (even though a waste of time)
Even our
8-Step Removal Guide thankfully doesn't include AVG8, this is because... (oh forget it, I've said it too often I'm sick of it, just search for yourselves)
If you've been using AVG8 for a while (over a month or more) Then you are highly likely infected. As they are both free, uninstall it, run the
removal tool (get this - uninstall won't completely remove it!
) And install
Avira and do a full scan. Best to get rid of the Viruses, don't you think
As for Spybots with allow or disallow, very bad idea for users to quote this, most usually just press allow, who knows what the file or program is that wants to connect. At least you mentioned
Malwarebytes, without a doubt one of (if not) the best Malware removal program.
So in a nut shell (waiting for that play on words quote)
Avira (oh this is the best Antivirus
)
Malwarebytes (updated scan every couple of weeks)
Firewall (really any - Comodo will do)
SuperAntispyware (although don't leave it starting with Windows, slowing you down)
Windows Security Updates (fully complete)
Java Updated
Firefox (this is now my preferred browser)
Safe surfing (this really requires a multi page guide)
And any other specialized tools, obviously requires users in the know.
Oh and all of the above are
free
Oh
)) and stay away from Internet Security packages, total waste of downloads and money)