"Protection Is Disabled" reboot to fix - will not fix!

Do I sound like an idiot?  The AVG removal tool  is malware that in the past has crashed my computer.  AVG has become a poor quality antivirus that requires multiple user commands to run a full scan.  Then deal with add ons that cost more for better protection.  NOT the AVG I used to have.  I will be looking for a real Antivirus software that sis not a sales platform for other services.
Did AVG intentional cripple the program to get me to spend more money on their junk??  What good is an antivirus that fails all on its own??

AVG Internet has banner stating it is "Disabled" and to Reboot to fix.  Rebooting does not fix.  Individual components on GUI show it is all working.  Is it working or not?
Have screenshot image but this page will not allow insertion of picture.  Stupid!
(tech support don't call me to take over my PC.  Don't need any more spyware and problems)

I removed AVG and installed a new AVG and activated the full Internet package.  So far it runs the way it is supposed to (with the messed up GUI controls).  Now if AVG gave a damm and went back to the old GUI that only requires ONE scan command and has an optional shut down switch when the scan is finished.  Not available in manual mode, which is what I use…  If AVG developers actually used their own antivirus this would have been fixed long ago…

Do I sound like an idiot?  The AVG removal tool  is malware that in the past has crashed my computer.  AVG has become a poor quality antivirus that requires multiple user commands to run a full scan.  Then deal with add ons that cost more for better protection.  NOT the AVG I used to have.  I will be looking for a real Antivirus software that sis not a sales platform for other services.
Did AVG intentional cripple the program to get me to spend more money on their junk??  What good is an antivirus that fails all on its own??
AVG console

Hello Phil,

I understand your concern. Please click on the mountain icon in the community page to attach screenshot. We will check the same and assist you further.

Hello Phil,

I understand your concern. Please click on the mountain icon in the community page to attach screenshot. We will check the same and assist you further.

Thank you for providing the screenshot.
In this case, it is necessary to reinstall AVG Internet Security program.
Please run both removal tools as mentioned in this article: https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=How-to-troubleshoot-issues-after-upgrade-to-the-latest-AVG-antivirus-product to remove existing AVG program traces.
To download, install and activate AVG Internet Security - Unlimited program please follow the steps as mentioned in this article: http://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?urlname=Download-and-install-AVG-Protection .
Keep us informed about the status.

Hello Phil,

I really understand your difficulties. I have forwarded your query to our developer's team to check this. You can also send the product feedback to them AVG 2024 | FREE Antivirus, VPN & TuneUp for All Your Devices.