I have had AVG installed and suddenly my PC went super slow and I AVG antivirus and identity protection was disabled. I was unable to re-enable it. I uninstalled it and subsequently had to re-install windows. The PC ran fine to a few days after I reinstalled Windows 7 and installed AVG once again.
The same issue happened today, and I downloaded Avast and also I am unable to enable all shields. I am concerned that there is some malicious software on my PC.
I’ve read a post that suggested I run ‘The Avenger’ but Im uncertain what commands to enter. I’ve just downloaded Microsoft Anti-Malware tool x64 and its currently running - so far 0 infected files found.
And still I do not have any protection.
Please help - I need to find and get rid of this malicious software - before the blue screens start!
Don’t start running multiple tools you likely to make things worse.
How did you remove A V G ?
I would also suggest that you uninstall possible remnants of previously installed AVs see, http://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/, this has a collection of manufactures removal tools, so that should remove any remnants, registry, etc.
Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling - uninstall was successful but now I cannot reinstall, also windows defender is off - cant run it on either.
Dont know where this virus/malware is hiding and no way for me to remove it. My PC has started freezing every 5 mins (almost sounds like a hard drive is shutting down) then it comes back to life and I can continue for a 3 mins before it does it again.
I positive my HDD is fine - def some sort of malware that’s causing chaos.
Any other ideas before I fresh install windows for the second time and possibly format my C drive?