Security Master AV Screenshot
Security Master AV, a common virus installing itself on millions of PCs around the World, is a fake antivirus tool that does nothing to fix your PC. This virus is known as a “malware” infection, which has been designed to steal your personal details and get you to buy the software. Unfortunately, this virus is continually being used by hackers to gain access to your computer, making it vital that you remove it from your PC in the most effective way possible. This tutorial is going to show you how to remove Security Master from your PC for good….
What Is The Security Master AV Virus?
Security Master AV is a rogue antivirus program, designed to look like a legitimate antivirus program… but does nothing to help your PC. This virus is continually being used by hackers to try and scam you into buying the upgraded version of the software, and is also being used to steal all your personal details. Known as a “fake antivirus” scam, this infection is part of a wider group of programs, all designed with the same intentions.
The aim of this virus is to make the hackers who made it money. The software will claim to find a lot of errors on your computer, which you have to pay for to fix. These errors do not exist and will give the hackers who created the software the chance to empty your bank account if you pay them – so do not buy this software.
How To Remove Security Master AV From Your PC
Step 1 – Download & Install XoftSpySE
XoftSpy SE
XoftSpySE is a powerful spyware & malware removal tool which you can download here. You need to install it on your PC and then let it scan your system. If you don’t have access to the Internet (because Security Master AV blocked it) then you should download this tool on another PC and then transfer the installation file via CD or USB pen.
Using this tool is very simple. You need to select the type of scan you want to perform and then press “Scan” to get the tool to do the task. This will send Security Master AV through your system and it will identify all the infected files, removing them for you. This automated tool is the best way to remove the infection because it gets 95% of it.
Step 2 – Clean Out The Registry
XoftSpySE is very effective at removing the actual infection from your PC, it does not finish the job properly… and ends up leaving a series of settings on your PC. These are kept in the ‘registry’ database and can actually allow the infection back onto your PC. In order to fully protect yourself, it is recommended that you download a registry cleaner and then use it to remove any of the infected ‘Security Master AV’ registry keys that can still cause problems. This tool is automated and is very easy to use.
What This Removal Process Does:
Kills Processes
- SM345d.exe
- sld.exe
- DBOLE.exe
You should open up the “Task Manager” by clicking CTRL + ALT + DEL and then click on the “Processes” tab. This will then display a list of running processes, where you should then be able to find the listed files above. Click on each one and then click on the “End Process” button to stop the program from running. You can see an example of how that works below:
Removes Files & Directories
- 16.mof
- mozcrt19.dll
- SM345d.exe
- SMAV.ico
- sqlite3.dll
- vd952342.bd
- SMMPIBBZGHAV.cfg
- Security Master AV.lnk
- cookies.sqlite
- These files are what Security Master AV will use to help it run. In order to ensure that this virus has been removed from your system in its entirety, you need to remove all these files from your computer. To do this, you need to open up “My Computer” and then locate the directories in question. After you’ve found one, remove it by pressing SHIFT + DELETE on your keyboard (this permanently removes it instead of sending it to your recycle bin).
Recomended – Clean The Registry (Highly Recommended)
In order to prevent Security Master AV coming back on your PC, you need to remove all the registry entries it has entered. This important, because many people leave these intact and end up having the problem come back again. Registry entries store the settings and options for the program, and by using a registry cleaner, you can remove them all and get your computer fit and healthy again. This is highly recommended
