what the fail?

[snapples_apples]

So i'm updating this from my phone because my computer is suddenly unable to load...just about anything useful. Chrome is dead, Gmail is unreachable in any browser, as is any site I have to log into, and even my chat client is a no-go. I suspect it may be AVG, and am uninstalling it and its pervasive linkscan stuff to see if that helps.

Anyone got a good, free antivirus to recommend?

ETA: Well, that wasn't it. I can still access everything normally on my phone... Is this some kind of virus? What the hell, even?