so my anti virus thingy ran out of its subscription and since then my computer has been going crazy, every once in a while it just flashes this blue DOS looking screen full of text that i cant read because it goes by too fast and then the thing just restarts. Im assuming this is some sort of virus so i downloaded ad aware which ive had luck with in the past and its free, but when i try to run a scan it just craps out, is there such a thing as viruses with advanced self preservation instincts??? what is the deal??

http://www.clamwin.com/

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html

if you still have problems running any of the above scans you could boot from a linux live cd, mount your hard drive and run and online scan. A bit more involved.

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Or if you don't care about losing any data, format and reinstall windows. Easiest way to be sure.

Download and run Malwarebytes. Also, definitely get MSE.

shoo shoo retarded flu!

if only there was a file you could delete about this...

bennyhillifier

the blue "DOS" screen is the blue screen of death. in addition to malwarebytes i recommend super anti-spyware. there is a portable version that does not require installation and works the same as the free version. i've never heard of clamwin as an anti-virus but based on the other tips from that person it's probably legit. i however use AVG Free which has worked wonders, leaving me virus free for years now.