Infinite help windows after sleep

Neutr0n624

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If I let my computer sleep or "time-out" (not sure what to call it - let the monitor go black), an infinite amount of recurring help windows pop up that prevent me from doing anything. If I'm on my desktop, a help window will pop up every time I close the previous one, and I can't click on anything else without being brought back to the help window. I also use Chrome, and if I'm in a Chrome window, a new help tab will pop up every second or so. They keep popping up even if I don't close them and, again, I can't do anything. I can upload video or screenshots if I'm not being specific enough. As you can imagine, this is very frustrating and I'd like some help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware X51
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Sounds like a infection to me.
1. What does the Help popup say?
2. Name the security programs you have active.
3. Do you have the same problem if you shut down the computer and when needed just start the computer?
Have you ever used Advanced System Care by IObits?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
As for it being an infection, it has been happening since I first got the computer, and it happens when press a macro key on my gaming keyboard, (I haven't programmed them) if either of those things help.

1. It looks exactly like I've opened up "Windows Help and Support" and it either says "Find an answer quickly" (the default), or it shows like I've searched for sticky notes (with nothing in the search bar). I can do some troubleshooting to find out what causes them both.

2. I use the free version of Avira.

3. I have never had the problem when starting or restarting the computer, only when I leave the computer sitting on.

Thank you for your help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware X51
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
If you don't use the macro key on your keyboard does it still happen?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
When I let my computer sleep, yes. But no other time while I'm using it.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware X51
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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