How to Remove “guard.exe”

What is guard.exe?


guard.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as AVG Anti-Spyware guard. It belongs to software AVG Anti-Spyware and was developed by AVG. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as guard.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS


How to check if your computer is infected with guard.exe malware?       


Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with guard.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • guard.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the guard.exe and open the file location


If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with guard.exe malware.

How to remove guard.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing guard.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove guard.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

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First Seen: 21 January 2009 at 12:53 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 NULL Executable 0a90fae8c6d29688
ab4e1b48101badb8
014d3819
00fcc98398fbc66f
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Unclassified
Malware
Yes 1.0.0.1 1.0.0.1 Taiwan N/A
2 N/A Executable 700116cd3070d38d
d7b76febb81b343a
dca8a67f
9f68955e811f6b61
6c8f4ebf24c69592
Unclassified
Malware
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
3 NULL Executable dd55864630dba083
5cbe5b7ccca3e5b5
04e3a497
2458d8af2d3434f0
3622c05ec5cdbdaf
Unclassified
Malware
Yes 1.0.0.1 1.0.0.1 Taiwan N/A
4 SoftSinn Executable f19c25f968c174d5
fa679952dceb1ca5
6b2812ba
0908eec048d8bddf
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Unclassified
Malware
No NULL 3.1.0 Philippines N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 16 September 2008 at 4:50 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 GRISOFT s.r.o. Executable 9924d9b3b3ecb336
5e8cbae3a6164351
03824070
5dcd235c061022bc
da9aa48670b64211
Yes 7, 5, 1,
22
7, 5, 1,
22
India
2 Anti-Malware Development a.s. Executable 2288a621bef81044
edc4bfc906f9cb35
b73e324f
e8fbdcc8d618d1bb
84b828f247a6244b
No 7, 5, 0,
47
7, 5, 0,
47
India
3 Anti-Malware Development a.s. Executable 2288a621bef81044
edc4bfc906f9cb35
b73e324f
e8fbdcc8d618d1bb
84b828f247a6244b
No 7, 5, 0,
47
7, 5, 0,
47
Internal Submission
4 N/A Executable 168251f4921d4002
89e9c81bef4edb12
18b4b8d8
8207bdafd65880e6
e95499b023d0d95f
No N/A N/A Poland
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