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How to remove AntiSpywareGuard?

November 26th, 2008

What is AntiSpywareGuard?

AntiSpyware Guard is typical rogue security program. It offers computer protection for $51.45, but it’s not worth a penny because it’s useless. It’s difficult to call AntiSpywareGuard nonfunctional, because it has some features: it loads pop-ups and hijacks web browser. However, these features are not what people usually expect from anti-spyware tool.

AntiSpywareGuard infiltrates computers using trojans or other malwares. It usually spreads with help of Vundo trojan. AntiSpyware Guard generates pop-ups that insist purchasing a full version of this program which supposedly can remove threats. AntiSpywareGuard also fabricates infection reports to convince people that they really need the paid version.

This malware redirects web browser to antispywareguard.com website that sells AntiSpyware Guard software. Luckily, both antispywareguard.com and payments website secure.yobilling.com are already blocked by Mozilla Firefox, but other web browsers don’t prevent people from visiting these malicious sources.


AntiSpywareGuard is Extremely dangerous

arrow AntiSpywareGuard is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow AntiSpywareGuard may spread via Trojans
arrow AntiSpywareGuard may display fake security messages
arrow AntiSpywareGuard may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow AntiSpywareGuard may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow AntiSpywareGuard violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Note: Spyhunter trial provides detection of parasite like AntiSpywareGuard and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual AntiSpywareGuard removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove AntiSpywareGuard, 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 Spyhunter or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these AntiSpywareGuard processes:
Remove these AntiSpywareGuard Registry Entries:
Remove these AntiSpywareGuard files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other AntiSpywareGuard infected files and get help in AntiSpywareGuard removal by using free Spyhunter scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing AntiSpywareGuard and similar threats.

AntiSpywareGuard 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 AntiSpywareGuard can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads AntiSpywareGuard trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, AntiSpywareGuard offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, AntiSpywareGuard does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as AntiSpywareGuard, 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 AntiSpywareGuard, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

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


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

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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