Windows 10: I accidentally downloaded an "Antivirus"

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  1. /U/WAVEYJP
    /u/WaveyJP Win User

    I accidentally downloaded an "Antivirus"


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    I accidentally downloaded an "antivirus" when downloading some software for uni whenever i try to delete it i get this message.

    https://preview.redd.it/ozn4tzidtzp...bp&s=b4dfe18db818970eaa2f246c13c353aa81d8ae14



    I get this for all files :/





    Help?

    Also, i cannot delete via cmd:



    https://preview.redd.it/m8w5kg2ptzp...bp&s=a7c1347499405043f05e6d361fbcb4d9afc40ff4





    Edit: I also cant end the process in my task manager

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    :)
     
    /u/WaveyJP, Mar 31, 2020
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  2. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User
    Jetster, Mar 31, 2020
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  3. DEUSXMACHINA
    Deusxmachina Win User
    Good Antivirus + Firewall

    I would never put anything Norton on my computer.

    Nod32 is arguably the best antivirus. AVG is likely not as good, but it's free and at least pretty good.

    Firewalls, I'd put Comodo and whatever "Tiny Personal Firewall" is named nowadays on your short list. I think Kerio might have sold it now and it's named something else. Otherwise, just put Comodo on your short list. I think the current version's ease of use has taken a step backwards, seems a bit counter-intuitive when trying to do certain things with it, but overall it does a good job and the price is right.
     
    Deusxmachina, Mar 31, 2020
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  4. KATH_986
    kath_986 Win User

    I accidentally downloaded an "Antivirus"

    Avira Antivirus

    Windows cannot send updates due to Avira Antivirus (not Aviva) - they suggest uninstalling Avira but it is not listed and I am not aware that I ever downloaded it. Presume its some sort of malware - any suggestions please if anyone has had the same problem
    - thank you

    Kath Oliver
     
    kath_986, Mar 31, 2020
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