How to remove AntiMalwareGuard ?

May 14th, 2008
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What is AntiMalwareGuard?

AntiMalwareGuard is a recently relesed rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses malicious tactics to extort money out of gullible users. Just like most other rogues, AntiMalwareGuard makes it's way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob, which disguise themselves as browser video codecs. The trojan's most important function in promoting rogues is it's campaign of disinformation: the user if flooded with popups and fake system notifications, which kindly inform him that he is infected. This information is invariably false, but creates the reason for the user to purchase a spyware remover to dispose of the problem.

AntiMalwareGuard.com is your typical rogue website: the content has been seen many times in countless other rogue websites and can hardly be called useful; there is no contact information, and the payment system, "software-payments.com", was created just 2 months ago, which adds to the overall feeling of illegitimacy AntiMalwareGuard gives off. AntiMalwareGuard.com was also created only 2 months ago - a lot later than most security websites do before releasing their product.

AntiMalwareGuard is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block AntiMalwareGuard.com using your HOSTS file.

AntiMalwareGuard is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntiMalwareGuard is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntiMalwareGuard may spread via Trojans
arrow AntiMalwareGuard may display fake security messages
arrow AntiMalwareGuard may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntiMalwareGuard may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntiMalwareGuard violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual AntiMalwareGuard removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiMalwareGuard, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

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AntiMalwareGuard is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only AntiMalwareGuard can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiMalwareGuard trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiMalwareGuard offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiMalwareGuard not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalwareGuard, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install AntiMalwareGuard, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiMalwareGuard, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as AntiMalwareGuard?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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