@ KMT4977,
Don't go anywhere yet. We need to have you run your machine normally to give it a good work out for a good 24 - 48 hours and Essexboy may need to remove some malware-removal tools from your machine.
If you have any problems during this test period, report back immediately. Otherwise, report back that everything is running fine and Essexboy may give you further instructions for clean up.
While you are testing your machine over the next 1 - 2 days, here are a few suggestions to keep you and your machine safer in the future:
1. Keep your definitions up to date for both Avast and MBAM.
2. Keep all your shields on with Avast.
3. Update MBAM
prior to scanning, then do Quick scans.
4. Keep your MS/Windows Updates current.
5. Add security related Add-on’s to your browsers for safer browsing. See my Signature as an example.
6. Use common sense when browsing and do not go to risky sites.
7. When downloading software, read what you are clicking and do not download adware toolbars which are commonly opted in; look before you click or do a Custom install to avoid putting unwanted toolbars on your machine that lead to spyware tracking or adware.
8. Check to see that your software is up to date with the
free Secunia Software Inspector
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ since software is changing all the time. This site gives you the vendor's direct download link making it easy to upgrade your software. Many of us here scan our machines weekly.
Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.