I use a program called Malwarebytes to scan for viruses....it even has a feature that "sidesteps" viruses that try to prevent you from accessing virus protection software. After a scan, if something is found, it will allow you to quarantine it.
Your problem sounds like mine.....I ran a REALLY old HP (circa 2003) up until this Feb. It had an XP operating system and I had to recover from "crashes" at least 3 times...but, after awhile..it just wasn't worth it and it finally conked out!!
I suspect that you're going to be better off buying a new laptop (or something comparable). I'm running Windows 8 and I can tell you the difference is night and day between this Samsung laptop and that old HP desktop computer. I've had "zero" virus problems.......
If you can hold off, Windows 9 is in the works....it's supposed to be better than 8....!!!
Sorry for your computer ptoblems......