All programs say "not responding" then my computer crashes-please help

Okay. I tried the last two things, now I am trying system recovery, but I don't know how do get it to work. I go to control panel, then recovery. From there, there is a button that says "Open System Restore." I click on it, and it takes me to a page that says "restore system files and settings" and then says "No restore points have been created on your computer's system drive. TO create a restore point open system protection."
"system protection" is a link, and when I click on it, it takes me to a window with options to rename my computer and do other things unrelated to system recovery. One of the tabs in that window, however, is called "advanced" and has a section for "startup and recovery" with a button called "settings." All it has is things about system debugging and memory dumps, but no way to set a restore point. How do I do it? Thanks so much.

Thanks, but I went to system restore that way to and it led me to the same thing - I can't find where/how to set the restore point.

Okay. I've run it twice now. It is all frustrating, but I'm glad to even eliminate anything. I'll try running sfc /scannow again, then afterward with /r and /f

I also still want to try system recovery, if you look at my last post it says why I haven't been able to do that.

Work through these other Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7

If you can't stay booted then move to the steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Start

Keep in mind that maintaining Win7's native instantaneous performance requires a perfect install on adequate hardware. The steps are the same as here to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7, while you can find out if your hardware is sufficient using Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

If you have much different install than given in link above, or maintain it differently, then I would reinstall following the steps and you will get and keep a perfect install as long as you only use the tools and methods given.

ICit2lol: My problem is that I go to start > all programs > accessories > system tools > system restore, but what comes up for system restore is different from your pic. It looks like this: DO you know what the problem is?

gregrocker: I went through some of your steps, and when Iran Malwarebytes, it found 8 malicious items. What should I do?

Thanks x

Run one of the bootable AV scans to double-check, then run Malwarebytes again to see if it got everything.

Then run SFC /scannow from Command Line as shown in tutorial to see if there are SYstem Files to repair.

Then run the boot repair steps to see if Startup Repair or any of the subsequent steps can get it started.

If not rescue your files to do the Clean Reinstall which is always best after a crippling infection anyway since its hard to get rid of all the effects.