Oct 4, 2011

Removal of Security Guard 2012 Scamware

Security Guard 2012 is a piece of scamware. It makes its appearance on computer systems unexpectedly, where relevant backdoor propagation methods are used, or, in other cases, user is somewhat tempted to get the program into computer memory at the malware website which impersonates virus scanner. Once delivered into computer memory, yet the program needs to be installed. And again, there are two options: whenever possible, the fake security solution exploits security breaches to install its executable without users consent. Otherwise, it demands installation through system installation dialog. In this case, user has a choice and can decline the installation request. If that is your case, do not provide your agreement and remove Security Guard 2012 before its installation. Installation of the malware provides for creation of relevant startup entry, which ensures unhindered self-launching of the program popups. The popups mislead users into thinking they are infected with imaginary detections and eventually draw them to the malware paid activation online page. The online banking through which user is expected to pay is not quite safe. If you have been unlucky to perform paid activation of the counterfeit, please inform your credit card issuer of the risk of your credentials compromising. Click here to launch free scan procedure and get rid of Security Guard 2012 misleading and insecure software.

Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware 
Malware Author: Unknown
Threat Level: Critical



How to remove Security Guard 2012 manually:
It's possible to remove Security Guard 2012 manually, but you have to be very experienced in dealing with registry entries, program files and .dll files.

The files to be deleted:
random name like :
%:\windows\2128242102.exe


Remove registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce “Security Guard 2012″


In case of strong necessity of badware removal, please try to use automatic removal programs. It is highly recommended to consider professional help and launch any remote cleaning services. In this way you will avoid the possibility of choosing any private data as a result of the protection mechanisms that the rouge program has to ensure its presence. Moreover, inattentive or non-professional deletion can lead to hazards to the operational system of the computer, since while manual removal important registry entries, dll files and other data can be deleted as well.

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