How to start Symantec or Antimalware Bytes in Safe Mode?

[Joe Giarrosso]

I'm getting a blue screen very shortly after I boot up Windows 7, forcing me to go into safe mode. I've tried System Restore, a command prompt scan of my computer, a memory scan (which turned up negative), a removal of a recent program, and deletion of my minidump files, but the screen is still occurring. I think my only choice left is to find a way to run a virus and malware scan on my computer. Since normal mode breaks down shortly after bootup, I'd like to know if there is a way to run a Symantec or AntiMalware Bytes scan of my computer from Safe Mode. Currently neither program runs in safe mode.

Any help you can provide is very, VERY much appreciated.

[sicarie]

They won't run in Safe Mode from your OS because whatever forced the scan/deletion is probably blocking them.

I would recommend getting a CD/DVD image of an anti-virus and running it on your computer (with your computer set to boot from the DVD image).

I know Avast used to do this - not too sure if they do now.

Other than that, your options are to pay for data recovery/virus removal or reinstallation.

Do you have good file backups?

[Joe Giarrosso]

I tried to get a BART of Avast, but apparently they're now charging $150 for it. So I found a site that goes over various free BART CDs I can make:

http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootable-antivirus-rescue-cds-download-list/

The problem is that I made the AVG BART and for some reason it is not booting when I start my computer. I have officially become very concerned, and I'm not sure if I should just try remaking the AVG BART CD or try a different program.