How to remove System Guard 2009?
What is System Guard 2009?
System Guard 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program, a fake spyware remover, which uses scare tactics to trick the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version". This parasite usually enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, which disguise themselves as Video ActiveX codecs. System Guard 2009 can also be manually downloaded and installed from systemguard2009.com.
Once inside and active, System Guard 2009 will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. This may be true – the percentage of PCs infected with spyware is indeed high these days – but System Guard 2009 has neither the ability to detect nor remove them. The parasite’s ultimate goal is to get the user to purchase it’s full version, which is no more real than the trial. Among it’s other dirty tricks, System Guard 2009 might hijack the browser and perform fake system scans.
SystemGuard2009.com, the home of this parasite, is a typical rogue website with no useful content and no reliable contact information. The "download" link doesn’t work for some reason… Contrary to the website’s claims, it was only created January 12, 2009.
System Guard 2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.
System Guard 2009 is Extremely dangerous
System Guard 2009 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program System Guard 2009 may spread via Trojans System Guard 2009 may display fake security messages System Guard 2009 may install additional spyware to your computer System Guard 2009 may repair its files, spread or update by itself System Guard 2009 violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual System Guard 2009 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove System Guard 2009, 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.
Stop these System Guard 2009 processes:
Remove these System Guard 2009 Registry Entries:
Remove these System Guard 2009 files:
System Guard 2009 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 System Guard 2009 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads System Guard 2009 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, System Guard 2009 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, System Guard 2009 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 System Guard 2009, 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 System Guard 2009, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as System Guard 2009, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
How do I get my money back? I bought it for $69.
try asking your cc provider to issue a chargeback because of their bad business practice.
if that doesn’t work, post the serial key for it someplace.
Well, posting serial key is counter-productive. As serial key for System Guard 2009 does not work, it is a scam. Contact your bank.
Manual removal is a pain but not that difficult, makes me wonder that the law should be getting involved, but my way of dealing with this was to remove the spy ware and bill the business for time and labor at 65 an hour…