Please help...I think Java hijacked my computer.

[miked199]

Symptoms
Having trouble logging onto websites
My computer is running super slow
Avast and Malware not finding any viruses
Avast message, "some files could not be read"
I received a Microsoft pop up warning, “some of my software may not be invalid”


Any help is greatly appreciated.

[mikaelrask]

hey could you show a picture of that avast says.

if you think your infected please attach the logs from this guide.

a malware expert will help you from there.

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

[cxzleslie]

Haha, Java was the Number 1 most exploited program in the last 2 months, they quickly updated it, but I'm not sure whether its reliable or not. Best to disable Java plugin for the moment 

[Pondus]

Avast message, "some files could not be read"

file(s) that can not be scanned (reason given by avast) are just that, it does not mean they are infected.....just a scan error report

[miked199]

Here is the list of files that Avast could not read.

[iroc9555]

Most of the files are what Pondus said in the reply above. Others file location and reason why they were not read is not visible in your screenshot; However your las image gives reazon to believe something is not right with Avast! or your sys.

Repair Avast!

With XP

Start > Control panel > Add & Remove programs > select avast! and click " Change/Remove ". Look for " Repair " and click it.

With Vista or win7

Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs & Features > uninstall a program > select avast! and click " Uninstall/Change ". Look for " Repair " and execute.

Reboot when finished.

See how it behaves if still have problems follow mikaelrask above. Instructions:

Follow this guide: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0

and attach ( Do not copy/paste ) logs for AdwCleaner, malwarebytes', OTL, and aswMBR.exe here:

where an expert in the removal of malware will help you.