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Keyboard Guardian Description

It is a commercial key logging application that records all user keystrokes, logs passwords and captures chat conversations. Reports can be sent to a configurable e-mail address. Keyboard Guardian is able to hide all its processes, so it is quite difficult to remove. The keylogger must be manually installed. It runs on every Windows startup.

How can I get rid of Keyboard Guardian?

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

Keyboard Guardian Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Keyboard Guardian Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Keyboard Guardian manual removal instructions and Keyboard Guardian components listed to help you remove SpyCrush 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 spyware detection tool to check for Keyboard Guardian.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Keyboard Guardian Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Keyboard Guardian" 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 "Keyboard Guardian", 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 Keyboard Guardian in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Keyboard Guardian 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 "Keyboard Guardian" process by name.
3. Select the "Keyboard Guardian" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Keyboard Guardian" processes files:
5. kgtrial.exe kg.exe, kgtrial.exekg.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Keyboard Guardian 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 "Keyboard Guardian" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Keyboard Guardian" registry entries:
5. HKEY_CURRENT_USER SOFTWAREVB and VBA Program SettingsKeyboard GuardianHKEY_CURRENT_USERSOFTWAREVBandVBAProgramSettingsKeyboardGuardian
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Keyboard Guardian 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 "Keyboard Guardian" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Keyboard Guardian" processes files:
9. kgtrial.exe kg.exe, kgtrial.exekg.exe
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Keyboard Guardian Recommendation

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

If you believe you have Keyboard Guardian installed on your computer, check for Keyboard Guardian with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.

Download SpyHunter's FREE Keyboard Guardian Scanner.

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

To learn more on Keyboard Guardian, see our Keyboard Guardian resource section below.

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What is Keyloggers?

Keyboard Guardian is a type of Keyloggers.

Keyloggers record every keystroke you make on your PC, possibly with the intent of capturing usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, etc. Some keyloggers also take screen shots of your computer activity, monitor emails and online chatting, and?when installed by someone authorized to do so?are often used to monitor child or employee computer activity. Even in cases such as these, keyloggers usually work secretly.

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Keyboard Guardian Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Keyboard Guardian 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 Keyboard Guardian 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 Keyboard Guardian automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free Keyboard Guardian Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Keyboard Guardian and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware 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 Keyboard Guardian from infecting your computer.

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

Since new Keyboard Guardian 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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