Sneaky Malware Unidentified Please Help

Christoffaloffagus

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Hi, I noticed my computer doing a few things strangely about a week ago, thought nothing of it, then AVG seemed to have some sort of error on startup for a few days but seemed to run just fine.

Now I can't use CCleaner, Regedit or Malwarebytes... AVG still seems to run but as for the error I had (sorry I don't recall the error, will update if I get it again) I feel it might be comprimised.

Full scan with AVG reveals nothing.

I tried making a bootable ESET SysRescue USB which doesn't seem to want to boot (though that might be my computer as I've had similar things last time I needed to USB boot something).

I am thinking about system restore but this malware (I guess it is malware) seems to be really sneaky.

any advice or recommendation is greatly appreciated.

Additional Info:
OS: Windows 7
Computer was built by me about 6 months ago.
 
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You may try this, if no malware is found then a windows reinstall is best. Its really the only way to be 100%.

Good idea to create a system restore before running the more sensitive scanners. If having trouble running programs then try using safe mode.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/tdsskiller/ Rootkit finder, fairly fast, require a reboot.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antirootkit/ Another rootkit scanner to attempt to find deep hidden malware. Scan is fairly long.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/ Powerful, can break legit programs, does not work on Windows 8.1 and beyond, no unselect option on what it deletes.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/ another powerful program, can...


I would rather avoid the headache of setting up a LOT of software and updates since my internet speed isn't the best, though It will be done should no answer come, thanks.
 
You may try this, if no malware is found then a windows reinstall is best. Its really the only way to be 100%.

Good idea to create a system restore before running the more sensitive scanners. If having trouble running programs then try using safe mode.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/tdsskiller/ Rootkit finder, fairly fast, require a reboot.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antirootkit/ Another rootkit scanner to attempt to find deep hidden malware. Scan is fairly long.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/ Powerful, can break legit programs, does not work on Windows 8.1 and beyond, no unselect option on what it deletes.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/ another powerful program, can break legit programs, no unselect option on what it deletes.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/hitmanpro/ good antivirus scanner, impressive detection rate.
 
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