X240 with windows 8.1 has ".exe bad image virus"

Hi, All,
my X240 with windows 8.1 had this ".exe bad image" error messages for couple weeks. it keeps showing up when I want to open program or start up the machine. I googled online, it is said this is a malware or virus. but I have not found an tool to remove it under windows 8.1. do you guys have any idea?
regards,
t.z.

As long as this is a self-diagnosis after your AV was turned off, it might be good if you post on a dedicated security site that can advivse you on running some diagnostic tools and does malware removal if necessary. This forum is not set up for that.
I suggest posting the required DDS logs on the Malware Removal Forum at SpywareHammer or another site with trained analysts and have a malware removal staff member walk you through the diagnostic logs and a cleanup. They do not use remote access but will advise you step-by-step on what you can do. Please do not attempt to run any additional scans, install software, or use any other tools until an analyst can advise you on the next step. Please use the same username there as you have here. Help is free. There are no advertisements or trackers on SpywareHammer as some of the other security forums have, but you will need to register at SpywareHammer and follow the posting instructions for downloading DDS and posting your logs.
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