You might be able to go to Control Panel/Security Center/under Resources in the left hand column/Change the way Security Center alerts me/uncheck Virus Protection - Alert me if my computer might be at risk because of my virus protection software settings. This may turn off the popup, but not the antivirus software. Probably need to know which AV you use to know how to turn it off.

Kennebunker wrote:- I'm of the older generation, and what I know of computers I've been picking up along the way these past few years, so please keep that in mind. Sometimes when I hunt for computer info I understand what they're talking about and other times it goes right over my head. Ah so you are approaching middle age then LOL. I too am part of the grey brigade or as the English call us, the Wrinklies. When this activity on the computer is happening can you easily get behind the computer tower and disconnect the internet cable? This might cause a window to pop up giving you a clue - of course it might do nothing which might indicate that the activity is within the computer and not controlled by outsiders. You could also go online for a scan to see if any bad guys have overcome your defences. I use BitDefender, linked below. You need to use Internet Explorer to do this as it fails in Firefox or Opera. Any time you do not understand things ask for an explanation, ask again if the second response is not clear. This is the big advantage of forums such as this, you can have different people giving you ideas and explaining if you fail to understand the first reply. Here is a link that might be useful: BitDefender free online scan

There could be a feed-in and feed-out in that switch box, the feed-out could lead to the receptacle that the monitor is plugged into. When toggling the switch the movement might open and already loose connection causing the monitor to shut off. That's just a theory. If the monitor is plugged into to correct outlet of the UPS (some outlets are not protected) I don't know why it would shut off.

First, you should know that to unplug the machine to turn it off is only making things worse. If you continue, eventually it may not start at all. Second, your lack of knowledge and lack of available help severely limits your options. Therefore whether you like it or not, correcting this situation will involve spending some money. As I see it, here are your choices (assuming, of course that the machine has no hardware problems): OPTION #1: Pay someone to completely reinstall Windows 7 on this computer. This will wipe out everything that is currently on the machine and return it to the way it was when it was brand new. This would also involve doing multiple Windows Updates and when finished you would have a good-running machine with an operating system that is already outdated and soon to be unsupported (no more security updates). If you're lucky and the machine has a RECOVERY PARTITION, you wouldn't have to buy a new copy of Win 7. This is probably the cheapest way to fix Windows 7. OPTION #2: Pay someone to install Windows 10 on this machine....if it can be done. It would look different than what you're used to and would probably seem to run slower, but it would be much better than the way things are now. This might cost more than fixing Win 7 but hopefully not too much. OPTION #3: Buy a new computer with Windows 10. What you have posted so far leads me to think your only use of a computer is to access the Internet. You'd be much better off if you would use your efforts to become familiar with the current version of Windows. If you shop carefully, you could find a good basic desktop for under $500...maybe less. Keep in mind that if you run into any problems fixing the old machine, repairing it could easily exceed the cost of a new one. A local store would be your best bet, especially if they also provide service and maybe an extra warranty. One thing I WOULD NOT DO is use your Win 7 computer to buy something over the Internet because I'll bet it is already severely infected.