Avast attacked again

This is the second time that I have had a aproblem with Avast being changed without permission.

When I go to On-Access Protection Control > Outlook/Exchange > Advanced tab > Browse
the drop menu shows my outlook profile plus 2 additional profiles
one called AvastPst18467
one called AvastPst6334

These additional profiles appeared after the last program update.

What is going on with Avast? >:( - it used to be a great product. The self defense mode is enabled yet it still gets changed.
When I do a scan nothing shows. When I run any other program nothing is picked up. But this is definitely an invasion on my computer without my consent. I cannot delete these additional profiles.
I cannot remove this threat simply by uninstalling Avast. I have to rebuild the computer totally.

Doesn’t anyone know how this happens or what it could be?


I do not think you have anything to worry about but I could be wrong.

I also do not use Outlook so perhaps someone who does will offer comments and/or help.