Windows Guard Solutions

Windows Guard Solutions Description

What Windows Guard Solutions lacks in originality as a rogue anti-virus program, Windows Guard Solutions makes up for in the potency of its attacks, which include a security-ravaging combination of browser hijacks, blocked program access, fake pop-up alerts and various disabled Windows features. Although Windows Guard Solutions looks like an anti-virus scanner with an exceptional range of features, Windows Guard Solutions’s real functions can only reduce your computer’s safety, and SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest deleting Windows Guard Solutions, like all members of the FakeVimes family, as soon as possible and with an able anti-malware product. Windows Guard Solutions’s methods of displaying fake system information are particularly of note, since Windows Guard Solutions will do its best to try to convince you that various PC threats and live attacks are targeting your computer, although not a single one of the threats that Windows Guard Solutions detects is, in fact, real.

Windows Guard Solutions: a Guard That Breaks In to Riffle Through Your Coffers

System scans, live pop-up warnings, a memory processes monitor and even protection against phishing attacks are all parts of Windows Guard Solutions’s cache of faux security functions, but these features are only functional as far as it’s necessary for them to convince you to spend money on Windows Guard Solutions. Like other types of scamware from Win32/FakeVimes, Windows Guard Solutions can only provide fake security information about attacks and PC threats that aren’t based on reality. FakeVimes-based PC threats include Windows Firewall Constructor, Activate Ultimate Protection, Windows Custom Management, Windows AntiHazard Helper, CleanUp Antivirus, Windows Pro Rescuer, Windows Privacy Module, Windows Virtual Firewall, Windows Premium Defender, Additional Guard, Windows Software Saver, Windows Shielding Utility, Windows Defence Counsel, Windows Virus Hunter, Windows System Defender, My Security Engine, Windows AntiHazard Center, Windows Abnormality Checker, Windows Proprietary Advisor, Smart Engine, Windows No-Risk Agent, Windows Virtual Angel, Windows High-End Protection, Windows Trouble Taker, Security Master AV, Windows Telemetry Center, Windows Personal Doctor, Total Anti Malware Protection, Windows Threats Destroyer, Windows Pro Web Helper, Windows Enterprise Suite, Windows Shield Tool, Windows Custom Safety, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Problems Stopper, Windows Active Defender, Windows Malware Sleuth, Windows ProSecure Scanner, Windows Premium Guard, Windows Smart Warden, Windows Safety Toolkit, Virus Doctor, Windows Pro Safety, Windows Privacy Counsel, Windows Premium Console, Windows Safety Checkpoint, My Security Shield, Anti-Malware Lab, Windows Anti-Malware Patch, Windows Web Commander, Windows Safety Maintenance, Live PC Care, Windows Custodian Utility, Windows Maintenance Guard, Windows Web Combat, Windows Risk Minimizer, Windows Antivirus Care, Windows Multi Control System, Windows Antihazard Solution, Windows Protection Master, Windows Guardian Angel, Windows Security Suite, PC Live Guard, Windows Private Shield, Fast Antivirus 2009, Windows Performance Adviser, Smart Internet Protection 2011, Extra Antivirus, Smart Virus Eliminator, Windows No-Risk Center, Windows Performance Catalyst, Live Enterprise Suite, Windows Internet Booster, Windows Be-on-Guard Edition, Windows Profound Security, Keep Center Keeper, Smart Internet Protection 2012, Security Antivirus, Windows Secure Web Patch, Windows Safety Series, Windows Ultimate Security Patch, Windows Control Series, Windows Safeguard Upgrade, Windows Home Patron, Windows Interactive Safety, Windows Health Keeper, Windows Instant Scanner, Strong Malware Defender, Windows Debug Center, Smart Security, Windows Crucial Scanner, Windows Turnkey Console, XP Smart Security, Personal Internet Security 2011, Windows Software Keeper, Windows Advanced Toolkit, Windows Basic Antivirus, Home Safety Essentials, Windows Sleek Performance, Windows Pro Safety Release, Windows Active Guard, Windows Advanced User Patch, Windows Secure Workshop, Windows Pro Solutions, Antivirus Smart Protection, Best Antivirus Software, Internet Security Suite, Windows Process Director, VirusSecurity, Windows Secure Surfer, Windows Antivirus Release, Windows Ultimate Safeguard, Windows Safety Module, Windows Secure Workstation, Windows Pro Defence, PrivacyGuard PRO, Windows Security System, Windows Enterprise Defender, Personal Security Sentinel, Windows Warding System, Windows Protection Unit, Windows Safety Wizard, Windows First-Class Protector, Windows Efficiency Accelerator, Windows Daily Adviser, Windows Advanced Security Center, Windows Guard Tools, Windows Antivirus Patch, Enterprise Suite, Best Malware Protection, Windows PRO Scanner, Windows ProSecurity Scanner, Windows Virtual Security, Windows Privacy Extension, Windows Functionality Checker, Home Malware Cleaner, Windows Smart Partner, Windows Care Taker, System Protection Tools, Windows Maintenance Suite, Windows Interactive Security, Smart Anti-Malware Protection, Windows Expert Series, My Security Wall, Windows Security Renewal, Windows Antivirus Machine, Windows Tools Patch, Windows Activity Debugger, Internet Security Essentials, Windows Stability Guard, Windows Managing System, Windows Safety Manager, Windows PC Aid, Windows Proactive Safety, Windows Defending Center, Windows Antivirus Rampart and Windows Protection Maintenance.

A simple Registry exploit allows Windows Guard Solutions to launch itself without your consent and display these pop-ups persistently in an effort to induce you to spend money on a Windows Guard Solutions registration key.

While SpywareRemove.com malware analysts see no benefit in falling for Windows Guard Solutions’s hoax, they do note that faking Windows Guard Solutions’s registration by using the code ’0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020′ can help to make removing Windows Guard Solutions a little simpler than otherwise. Safe Mode or other methods of disabling Windows Guard Solutions are also encouraged to insure that your anti-malware programs can remove all of Windows Guard Solutions’s components with a bare minimum of fuss.

Cleaning Up the Rest of Windows Guard Solutions’s Mess

The attacks noted above, along with fake system scans and other means of display fraudulent security information, can be considered Windows Guard Solutions’s definitive attacks, but aren’t necessarily its most dangerous ones. Problems that are often associated with Windows Guard Solutions are noted as follows:

Search engine hijacks that redirect you to fraudulent or spam-oriented search engine websites. Similar browser redirect attacks may also try to prevent you from accessing safe websites, including competing search engines or PC security domains. Windows Guard Solutions may also redirect you to its own website if you attempt to use some of its ‘advanced’ fake features.
Windows Guard Solutions will also try to block various PC security applications and some types of rogue anti-virus programs, with its most prominent target being Microsoft’s own Task Manager. However, removing all components of Windows Guard Solutions, with an emphasis on its Registry changes, will allow you to use this software as usual.
Windows Guard Solutions can also disable several types of security features that are baseline for Windows, allowing you to download files with invalid signatures without realizing it or preventing you from using the UAC.
Lastly, SpywareRemove.com malware experts warn that Windows Guard Solutions may report its successful installation, along with some basic PC identity information, to a remote server. This information can be used for future attacks against your PC.

Windows Guard Solutions Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Windows Guard Solutions What happens if Windows Guard Solutions does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?

Visual & GUI Characteristics

Technical Details

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	%APPDATA%\ Protector-pvou.exe	372
2	%APPDATA%\ Protector-haid.exe	126
3	%AppData%\npswf32.dll	N/A
4	%AppData%\Inspector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe	N/A
5	%CommonPrograms%\Windows Guard Solutions.lnk	N/A
6	%DesktopDir%\Windows Guard Solutions.lnk	N/A

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.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"

Additional Information

The following messages's were detected:

#	Message
1	Error Attempt to modify Registry key entries detected. Registry entry analysis recommended.
2	Warning Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.
3	Warning! Spambot detected! Attention! A spambot sending viruses from your e-mail has been detected on your PC.