I need to get rid of a virus on my computer?

Download the following, after fully installing, reboot into safe mode and run FULL scans:

Malware Bytes

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/...

SuperAntiSpyware

http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edit...

Try running your Avast in Safe Mode. Safe Mode often prevents malware from protecting itself.

To get into Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking:

1. Log out and reboot your machine.

2. When the machine starts the reboot sequence, press the F8 key repeatedly.

3. Select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking from the resulting menu.

4. Login. If the malware has changed your password, try logging in as Administrator. By default, Administrator has no password.

5. The machine will continue booting, but the Windows desktop will look different.

6. When you're finished doing what you need to do, log out and reboot back into normal mode.

Good luck.

How to remove Fake Software, Spyware, Trojans and Viruses:

Download, install, update and scan your computer with both SuperantiSpyware and Malwarebytes, delete what ever they find, if this fails to completely remove the virus/spyware download then update Avast and run a boot scan (click schedule boot-time scan and restart your PC), all the software below is free and safe to use.

SuperantiSpyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/

Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

Avast Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

To protect your PC in the future you need to use anti-virus software and a firewall, id recommend using Avast and Comodo Pro firewall both are very effective and completely free, you should also switch to Firefox 3 if you are browsing with IE as its much safer. (links on my profile)

If you suspect or confirm that your computer is infected with a computer virus. Download a free antivirus program and scan your computer then you should be able to remove it.Check out http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-sAFtLsc8erIoh.ENhks... for more details.

you can try these antivirus and antispyware

ClamWin Antivirus

Dr.Web CureIt

EMCO Malware Destroyer

SUPERAntiSpyware

Spyware Terminator

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware