Hi, I've been currently for the past couple days been trying to cleanse my computer of any malware, viruses, potentially bad programs, pretty much anything that could damage my computer and what not.
In order for me to thoroughly (in my terms) cleanse my computer, i've tried to use Avast, MalwareByte, and McAfee to find anything i missed, but the thing is, whenever I use one or all three anti-malware programs, they all stop (Avast doesn't even start) at a certain point in the middle of their scanning and I'm unable to open anything, while I'm able to close programs. Also, I cannot Ctrl-Alt-Delete to open Task Manager, and I cannot Shut Down nor Restart my computer. The only ways to turn off my computer are by using the power button or by stopping it from charging and dieing.
I have waited hours on multiple occasions to wait for any progress on anything at all, but nothing new happens. How am I supposed to make it so I can safely scan my computer without fear of it becoming irresponsive, and if there are programs halting my computer how am I supposed to find them?
In order for me to thoroughly (in my terms) cleanse my computer, i've tried to use Avast, MalwareByte, and McAfee to find anything i missed, but the thing is, whenever I use one or all three anti-malware programs, they all stop (Avast doesn't even start) at a certain point in the middle of their scanning and I'm unable to open anything, while I'm able to close programs. Also, I cannot Ctrl-Alt-Delete to open Task Manager, and I cannot Shut Down nor Restart my computer. The only ways to turn off my computer are by using the power button or by stopping it from charging and dieing.
I have waited hours on multiple occasions to wait for any progress on anything at all, but nothing new happens. How am I supposed to make it so I can safely scan my computer without fear of it becoming irresponsive, and if there are programs halting my computer how am I supposed to find them?