if my system was rooted, would avast even catch it? Im suspecting that it has been because of certain odd stuff. is it possible that it has been and its not being caught by AV?
Rooted … are you talking about android phone ?
If so, then you find correct forum section (s) here Avast Mobile Products https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=66.0
If you’re taking about a rootkit infection on your computer, then please follow the instructions outlined at:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
In either case, welcome to the Forum. 