Additional Guard

Additional Guard Description

Additional Guard is a fake anti-spyware application. Additional Guard is known to use several extortion methods to basically take money from an unsuspecting computer user in return for a bogus security program.

Additional Guard, once installed, is able to perform system scans only to return falsified parasite results. Additional Guard is not able to detect actual computer parasites but instead, displays several misleading alert messages attempting to warn a computer user of detected threats.

Additional Guard does all of these actions in hopes that the user will eventually break down to purchase a full version of Additional Guard. Additional Guard is not and effective security program in the free or full version. It is recommended that Additional Guard be deleted to prevent further confusion.

Additional Guard belongs to the FakeVimes family, which includes members such as Activate Ultimate Protection, Anti-Malware Lab, Antivirus Smart Protection, Best Antivirus Software, Best Malware Protection, CleanUp Antivirus, Enterprise Suite, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Home Malware Cleaner, Home Safety Essentials, Internet Security Essentials, Internet Security Suite, Keep Center Keeper, Live Enterprise Suite, Live PC Care, My Security Engine, My Security Shield, My Security Wall, PC Live Guard, Personal Internet Security 2011, Personal Security Sentinel, PrivacyGuard PRO, Security Antivirus, Security Master AV, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Smart Engine, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Smart Security, Smart Virus Eliminator, Strong Malware Defender, System Protection Tools, Total Anti Malware Protection, Virus Doctor, VirusSecurity, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Active Defender, Windows Active Guard, Windows Activity Debugger, Windows Advanced Security Center, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows AntiHazard Helper, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows Antivirus Patch, Windows Antivirus Rampart, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Basic Antivirus, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Care Taker, Windows Control Series, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Custom Management, Windows Custom Safety, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Debug Center, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Defending Center, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Enterprise Defender, Windows Enterprise Suite, Windows Expert Series, Windows Firewall Constructor, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows Functionality Checker, Windows Guard Solutions, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Health Keeper, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Home Patron, Windows Instant Scanner, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Interactive Security, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows Managing System, Windows Multi Control System, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows PC Aid, Windows Performance Adviser, Windows Performance Catalyst, Windows Personal Doctor, Windows Premium Console, Windows Premium Defender, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Privacy Counsel, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Private Shield, Windows Pro Defence, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows Pro Solutions, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Process Director, Windows Profound Security, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Protection Maintenance, Windows Protection Master, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Safety Checkpoint, Windows Safety Maintenance, Windows Safety Manager, Windows Safety Module, Windows Safety Series, Windows Safety Toolkit, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Security Renewal, Windows Security Suite, Windows Security System, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Software Saver, Windows Stability Guard, Windows System Defender, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Trouble Taker, Windows Turnkey Console, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows Warding System, Windows Web Combat, Windows Web Commander and XP Smart Security.

Aliases

Packed.Generic.264 [Symantec]Medium Risk Malware [Prevx]HeurEngine.MaliciousPacker [PCTools]Artemis!0B98A7D49267 [McAfee+Artemis]Trojan.Fakealert.9232 [DrWeb]Trojan.Win32.FakeVimes [Ikarus]Trojan.FakeAv.ZP [BitDefender]Trojan.Win32.FakeVimes!IK [a-squared]Trojan.DL.FakeAler.AH [VirusBuster]Adware.AdditionalGuard.R.2260992 [ViRobot]

More aliases (35)

Additional Guard Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with Additional Guard? To safely & quickly detect Additional Guard, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.

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Technical Details

Visual & GUI Characteristics

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	xp_5067e[1].exe	696
2	WIb95f.exe	672
3	WIca35.exe	555
4	WI9ef4.exe	548
5	Additional Guard.lnk	396
6	WIe8cf.exe	220
7	WIfb96.exe	190
8	WI98fe.exe	183
9	WI4354.exe	176
10	WI7177.exe	14

More files

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.