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AntiSpyware Guard Removal Guide

AntiSpyware Guard Description

AntiSpyware Guard, or AntiSpywareGuard, is a rogue anti-spyware program and is a clone of AntiSpyGuard. Once you're infected with AntiSpyware Guard, you'll receive numerous fake popups that resemble Windows security alerts that state your computer is infected with malware.

Moreover, AntiSpyware Guard may run a fake system scanner and then display fake system scan results stating that your system is flooded with spyware. AntiSpyware Guard's deceptive methods are designed to push you to AntiSpyware Guard's website or other malicious websites that distribute AntiSpyware Guard's full paid version. AntiSpyware Guard may launch on every Windows startup.

How can I Detect AntiSpyware Guard?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall AntiSpyware Guard by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden AntiSpyware Guard files, it's possible that AntiSpyware Guard will reappear after reboot. Follow the AntiSpyware Guard detection and removal methods below.

AntiSpyware Guard or AntiSpywareGuard Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter's malware scanner detects AntiSpyware Guard on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove AntiSpyware Guard and other malware threats.

AntiSpyware Guard Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of AntiSpyware Guard manual removal instructions and AntiSpyware Guard components listed to help you remove AntiSpyware Guard from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's malware detection tool to check for AntiSpyware Guard.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find AntiSpyware Guard Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "AntiSpyware Guard" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "AntiSpyware Guard", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete AntiSpyware Guard in the following manual removal steps.
5. "AntiSpyware Guard" files can be found in the directory path(s):
6. %ProgramFiles%\AntiSpywareGuard %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntiSpywareGuard
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove AntiSpyware Guard Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "AntiSpyware Guard" process by name.
3. Select the "AntiSpyware Guard" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "AntiSpyware Guard" processes files:
5. AntieMalwareASGF[1].exe PP.exe asg.exe AntieMalwareASGF.exe AntiSpywareGuard.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove AntiSpyware Guard Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "AntiSpyware Guard" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "AntiSpyware Guard" registry entries:
5. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AntiSpywareGuard"
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other AntiSpyware Guard Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "AntiSpyware Guard" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "AntiSpyware Guard" processes files:
9. Uninstall AntiSpywareGuard.lnk AntiSpywareGuard.lnk AntieMalwareASGF[1].exe AntiSpywareGuard BL.dat WL.dat PP.exe asg.exe AntiSpywareGuard.url AntieMalwareASGF.exe AntiSpywareGuard.exe
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AntiSpyware Guard Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good malware remover to track AntiSpyware Guard and automatically remove AntiSpyware Guard as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have AntiSpyware Guard installed on your computer, check for AntiSpyware Guard with SpyHunter's Malware Scanner.

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove AntiSpyware Guard and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool. Since new AntiSpyware Guard files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on AntiSpyware Guard and other malware threats.

To learn more on AntiSpyware Guard, see our AntiSpyware Guard resource section below.

AntiSpyware Guard Technical Details

The following AntiSpyware Guard components and their MD5s:

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What is Rogue AntiSpyware Programs?

AntiSpyware Guard is a type of Rogue AntiSpyware Programs.

Rogue anti-spyware programs are fake applications that are cleverly disguised to behave like legitimate spyware removal programs. Rogue anti-spyware programs are usually created by hackers with the sole purpose of rendering a sale for the rogue application. Many rogue anti-spyware programs use deceiving tactics to entice computer users to purchase the rogue anti-spyware program. In many cases computer users do not realize that they have downloaded or installed a fake anti-spyware program until after the sale has taken place. Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs are bogus applications that usually require an extra effort to completely uninstall or remove from your system. Computer infections such as Trojans are known to install rogue anti-spyware programs which do not remove parasites or justify the abnormally high cost of the full version.

Think you have AntiSpyware Guard? Run SpyHunter's malware scan and automatically detect AntiSpyware Guard on your PC.

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AntiSpyware Guard Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from AntiSpyware Guard and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current AntiSpyware Guard spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect AntiSpyware Guard automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Malware Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for malware detection. To remove AntiSpyware Guard and other malware threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like AntiSpyware Guard from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new AntiSpyware Guard files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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AntiSpyware Guard Screenshots

View AntiSpyware Guard screenshots below and see for yourself how AntiSpyware Guard looks like. Learn how to recognize AntiSpyware Guard when it infects your machine.

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