XLGuarder (XL Guarder) Removal Instructions

July 29th, 2008 | by Alex |

XLGuarder Descriptions:

XLGuarder, also known XL Guarder, is the latest counterfeit anti-spyware software that creates hassles for computer users around the world. Just like most fake antispywares, it issues misleading and exaggerated issues. XLGuarder usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Vundo Trojan, Virus or fake software. XLGuarder will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the paid version of XLGuarder, in order to remove the potential and reported problems. Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your privacy and data in risk.

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Manual Removal Instructions:

Stop XLGuarder Processes:
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XLGuarder.exe
sysutil.exe
sysutil_s.exe

Find and Delete these XLGuarder Files:
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%Windir%\iebho.dll
%Windir%\sysutils\settings.ini
%Windir%\sysutils\sounds\01.wav
%Windir%\sysutils\sounds\02.wav
%Windir%\sysutils\sounds\03.wav
%Windir%\sysutils\sysutil.exe
%Windir%\sysutils\sysutil_s.exe
%Windir%\sysutils\uninstall.exe
%Windir%\sysutils\warning\alertpage.jpg
%Windir%\sysutils\warning\spacer.gif
%Windir%\sysutils\warning\warningpage.html
%Windir%\sysutils\winsystip.exe
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Protection\Uninstall XLG.lnk

Remove XLGuarder Registry Values:
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HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{f3642b57-3ea8-4eea-a643-9de138381a57}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{f3642b57-3ea8-4eea-a643-9de138381a57}\inprocserver32
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{f3642b57-3ea8-4eea-a643-9de138381a57}\inprocserver32 threadingmodel
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run XLGuarder
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{f3642b57-3ea8-4eea-a643-9de138381a57}
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run XLGuarder

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