How to remove Security Guard?
What is Security Guard?
Security Guard is a fake anti-spyware program that is promoted with a help of Trojan viruses and through malicious websites that contain fake online scanners. Once you get to the website advertising Security Guard you will see a scanner which will imitate looking for infections and finally even display a list of supposedly malicious files.
It is impossible to avoid going to such websites as usually you are redirected to it while attempting to visit some other Internet page. Security Guard is pushed using browser hijacking. There is a chance that Security Guard will be infiltrated through Trojan as well. During the time when this malware is installed, a bunch of files are created. Here is a list of them:
%UserProfile%\Recent\ANTIGEN.sys
%UserProfile%\Recent\ANTIGEN.tmp
%UserProfile%\Recent\cb.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\cid.dll
%UserProfile%\Recent\ddv.sys
%UserProfile%\Recent\eb.dll
%UserProfile%\Recent\eb.drv
%UserProfile%\Recent\energy.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\exec.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\exec.tmp
%UserProfile%\Recent\fan.drv
%UserProfile%\Recent\fix.tmp
%UserProfile%\Recent\grid.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\kernel32.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\runddlkey.drv
%UserProfile%\Recent\SICKBOY.exe
%UserProfile%\Recent\tempdoc.tmp
Once computer is restarted, Security Guard loads its scanner and detects the above mentioned files claiming that they pose risk to your system. This happens after each computer reboot. Indeed, these files are completely harmless so there is no need to remove them.
Instead you should do all it takes to get rid of Security Guard application as later you will encounter even more problems. The program is constantly generating fake security alerts claiming that your system is under attack of spyware, some potentially harmful programs have been detected in your system, suspicious software is running on your system, etc. All of such messages will be followed by a recommendation to threat the infection with a help of Security Guard. You will also be asked to pay for a license of a program and register it.
You must ignore both the scan results and all notifications by Security Guard as they don’t reflect a real situation of your computer. Most importantly, don’t pay money for it as you will end up ripped off by cyber criminals. Remove Security Guard immediately after detection.
Security Guard is Extremely dangerous
Security Guard is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Security Guard may spread via Trojans Security Guard may display fake security messages Security Guard may install additional spyware to your computer Security Guard may repair its files, spread or update by itself Security Guard violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Security Guard screenshots
Manual Security Guard removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Security Guard, 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com. Stop these Security Guard processes:
Disable these Security Guard DLL files::
Remove these Security Guard Registry Entries:
Remove these Security Guard files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other Security Guard infected files and get help in Security Guard removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing Security Guard and similar threats.
Security Guard 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 Security Guard can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Security Guard trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Security Guard offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Security Guard 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 Security Guard, 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 Security Guard, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Security Guard, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
