Virus on my computer

[maxbank]

Support I need some help, I got a virus on my computer and I has turn off Avast.  I can not install the paid version or remove or install any Antivirus software.  

What can I do next?

OK, I did some looking around on the internet and I have "badware"  it is called "Antivirus Live".  I need some help to get rid of it.

Max

[pinnacle]

Well for one you can use ANTIVIRUS ONLINE SCANNERS WHERE THERE IS NO DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL LIKE THIS ONE, Eset online scanner,  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/  or vipre rescue, here http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com/ if you have a flashdrive download that to the flashdrive run it from there also i would also try and download malwarebytes antimalware , http://www.malwarebytes.org/  once you run those two and clean up any remainder nasties that may be hidden .  I'm not n expert there are others more qualified but this may be a good starting point. if problem still persist seek and wait for help from are experts at this forum good luck

[maxbank]

Thanks! But want I have is not a virus as it turns out, is is what is called "badware" called Antivirus Live.

Do you know how to get rid of it?

Max

[pinnacle]

try malwarebytes  first that sounds like a rogue http://www.malwarebytes.org/ and also run a scan with SUPERANTISPYWARE, http://www.superantispyware.com   those are excellent at eliminating these types of badware,. they are freeware those two applications if problem persist waiy patiently for an expert that deals with this on a daily basis they will aide you with this good nite max

[pinnacle]

go here read this article they also suggest that the fix is malwarebytes antimalware . http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-live on that webpage is step by step instructions on how to use malwarebytes in safe mod to unload antivirus live.

[maxbank]

Thanks Pinnacle, for your suggestions.

I have been able to remove the badware using your software suggestions.  I am good to go now.

Thanks again!

Max

[pinnacle]

  maxbank That is great news, glad to help

[Shiw Liang]

Wait the other was talking about that malware!
Malwarebytes is the best choice somehow on rogues(fake virus) !

Thanks,
Shiw Liang!xD