I have to agree that AVG -8 is not what is best , suites usually are not.
I would prefer anti-virus only , and the malware scanner/s a separate app/s.
That said , I am running AVG-8 , and it has not slowed my machines { an old Dell P-4 2.8 --- 512 RAM} or my newer ones.
I did run into a initial problem however . AVG -8 does not play nice with all other RUNNING Malware scanners , and apps. I simply downloaded the new version and it would not update .
I shut down some other apps and ....no problem . I don't know yet what the problem was but I suspect either the new spywareblaster {javacool} or my old AVG spyware program was causing the problem .
When I fiqure it out , I will post .
At any rate , I will use AVG , but I am not happy with the change . I prefer a purely anti-virus program.
I was always afraid they would get carried away
Another thing I found that may be interesting .
I ran an AVG scan and removed the usual tracking cookies , and then ran a Superantispyware scan ---- found several things including a trojan {regscan trojan}== it was removed no problem
Superantispyware can also deal with , at least , some worms . I have removed a couple of things at work the Kapersky just flagged as running .
I have used it on PC's at work , and at home. Great performance , and dealt with stuff the others could not .
I can't recommend this scanner enough !. :thumbup
Free or paid version , its really good , and plays nice with AVG or any of the rest . >f