Anti-virus help?

i have avast antivirus... but for some reason it is scanning very very slowly.

i think i have a virus and i can't install anything i download... so how can i get another antivirus to get rid of the viruses?

Anti-virus help?free spyware

Firstly, Do NOT download and install any more anti-virus programs unless you completely un-install any current anti-virus program that you may have like Avast. BUT be aware that a thorough system scan (with archives) using Avast can take several hours.

The use of 2 anti-virus programs at the same time can cause major conflicts. The 2 scanning engines will fight each other to scan every file that you read, write or execute which can cause a slowdown. For the same reason, using 2 A-Vs can cause you to have less protection from the various malware, not more.

(Using an anti-spyware with an anti-virus is good, however and is recommended)

A much better solution, right now when your computer is apparently infected, is the use of on-line scanners.

Stop the Avast scan and run both of these on-line scans. Both are free and excellent at detecting and removing malware free of charge. There is no need to un-install any of your current protection software before using these.

1. Scan for virus, worms, dialers, etc. and remove (free online scan, no installed program) with BitDefender's Online Scanner. Press "Scan now" on the left.