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Computer alert claiming virus problems with computer

Me too. Just happened this morning. Trying to figure out what happened. Any luck with you? I have avast virus scan, it has been disabled and will not start up.

Try a system restore from a checkpoint before AVAST stopped working if killing browser and rebooting doesn't work. Be  sure to clear cache and browsing history.

Found this by googling. Just hold down ctrl + alt + delete to get to task manager. Select your browser being used and click "end task".

https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/10977-microsoft-warning-alert-scam

"Microsoft Warning Alert" shares many similarities with Microsoft Has Detected A Porn Virus, Warning Internet Security Breached, Your Computer Has Been Infected With Virus, and many other fake error messages. All state that the system is infected or damaged in other similar ways, however, this information is false and should not be trusted. The only purpose of this software is to generate revenue for the developers. In fact, PUPs all have an identical purpose - by offering various 'useful functions', they attempt to give the impression of legitimacy. Rather than providing any significant value for regular users, potentially unwanted programs cause unwanted redirects, display intrusive advertisements, and gather personal information.

How did adware install on my computer?
As mentioned above, PUPs are distributed using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of third party applications with regular software. Developers hide bundled programs within the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings of the download/installation processes. Unsuspecting users often rush these procedures and skip most steps, often leading to inadvertent installation of PUPs.

Thank you Mike. Good idea, Will do.

it is scam

If you use AOL, this is a malicious advertisement that forces your browser full screen with a big red warning and then starts to play a voice over saying that you have been infected.  You're Not.  But you should shut down the browser immediately.  Know how to CTRL+ALT+DEL and pull up task manager and force the browser to CLOSE.
I've never seen this ad do any further action--but they might eventually go further.  I've had this pop up several doze times.  Every time it was while I was reading AOL mail in a web browser.  If I just leave the browser on the email page, eventually this launches.  This is in rotation in the Ad company that feeds ads to AOL.   It started in November 2017 and continued through June 2018.  I avoid using AOL's web page to read mail.  So it may still be in the ad rotation. If you're lucky enough to be in the ad's target group, I imagine you'll get it often.  Sometimes the first email I opened would hit the ad and the screen goes red.  I found that If I used AVAST' security browser It blocked this, plus all other ads and some other content.

Simply use an ad blocker and you will never see one again.