This Antivirus 2009 BS has turned my computer into a zombie.

[Chainsawfist]

I was browsing the internet yesterday afternoon when I noticed something that I would come to know as Antivirus Pro 2009 or whatever the hell it's called. I didn't think much of it at first, I thought it was just an add. I noticed my background had been changed, and rushed off to re-register for avast, thinking this a good precaution, still underestimating it. I gave up searching through my hundreds of E-mails, and went and layed down for awhile. I woke up to find my computer completely bonkers, I couldn't even start it up without it freezing. I get home from school this afternoon and try again, and, lo and behold, I can use the computer. However, it's taken over as administrator, and I cant really do anything about it. System restore doesn't work, in safe mode or standard, so I googled the thing, looking for a solution. Malwarebytes was almost universally recommended.

So I downloaded it, installed it, (Painstakingly) and now it won't run or open. Is there a solution, or do I have to swipe my computer?

[AdvancedSetup]

Please open a NEW post in the HJT forum and describe your issues. Someone will assist you as soon as they're available.

You may need access to another PC with CD Burner to work on fixing this.

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[Kaiserwolf]

I was browsing the internet yesterday afternoon when I noticed something that I would come to know as Antivirus Pro 2009 or whatever the hell it's called. I didn't think much of it at first, I thought it was just an add. I noticed my background had been changed, and rushed off to re-register for avast, thinking this a good precaution, still underestimating it. I gave up searching through my hundreds of E-mails, and went and layed down for awhile. I woke up to find my computer completely bonkers, I couldn't even start it up without it freezing. I get home from school this afternoon and try again, and, lo and behold, I can use the computer. However, it's taken over as administrator, and I cant really do anything about it. System restore doesn't work, in safe mode or standard, so I googled the thing, looking for a solution. Malwarebytes was almost universally recommended.

So I downloaded it, installed it, (Painstakingly) and now it won't run or open. Is there a solution, or do I have to swipe my computer?

Rogues are nasty little buggers. Malwarebytes is a fantastic program but i might also recommend drivesentry. It works well with malwarebytes and most internet security programs and shows no mercy. Caught all 15 viruses and 10 malwares and 15 malcious urls. I threw at it. I use drive sentry more for a backup though. It finishes the job if others fail.

I agree though the HJT forum is more suited for this.

[Chainsawfist]

Done.

[Kaiserwolf]

You might also wanna try safe mode before installing malwarebytes or scanning.