I had a program called Security Master AV. I went and deletedd, at least I thought I did, but it reappear

original title: remove a program.

When my computer has been updated to my programs.  I had a program called Security Master AV.  I went and deletedd, at least I thought I did, but it reappear.  Help, please

Follow the instructions given below Web site

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-master-AV

Use malwarebytes to remove this program

http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

Security Master AV is a program that impersonates an anti-malware program, but is actually a computer infection that uses deceptive tactics to make you think you are infected. This program is considered to be a fake anti-spyware and belongs to the family of Virus Doctor. Security Master AV is generally installed through Trojans that pretend to be legitimate programs, but instead to install this rogue on your computer without your permission. The installer will also create many harmless files that are detected as malware when Security Master AV scans your computer. Once installed, the thief will be configured to start automatically when you log in to Windows. Once launched, it will scan your computer and state that the files that it created during installation are malicious files residing on your machine. In reality, these files are harmless and pose no harm to your computer. They are only intended for you to scare you into thinking you are infected in the hopes that you will then purchase the program.

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