By Jim
Updated on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
If you haven’t heard of Guard Pro yet, you better listen up because what we have to share with you about this treacherous piece of software may save you from a lot of hassle and unwarranted spending.
Guard Pro is just another fake anti-spyware that enters your system through sneaky trojans. Now, where would you most likely be able to download trojans from? You need not look very far actually. When was the last time you: installed a Flash plugin to play a free online game, downloaded a codec to view an illegally shared video, or availed of the services of a free online virus scanner?
These, my friend, are some of the typical sources of trojans. If you’re not sure of the credibility of the website you’re currently browsing, don’t download ANYTHING!!!
If you do, expect to be constantly pestered by security pop-ups and alerts, warning you of the presence of malware and enticing you to purchase a so-called “full version” of Guard Pro. What does it do? Absolutely zilch.
Well, more often than not, unsuspecting victims may have come across such sites AND downloaded the trojans BEFORE coming across this article. Does that mean you’re too late? Lucky for you, there’s still hope. If you follow our instructions, you can get rid of Guard Pro easily.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Guard Pro slow down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Guard Pro infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Guard Pro infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Guard Pro will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Guard Pro infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Guard Pro Processes
Delete Guard Pro Files
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\cookies.sqlite
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\mozcrt19.dll
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\sqlite3.dll
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\BackUp
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\Quarantine Items
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Guard Pro\RootLib
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Guard Pro.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Desktop\Guard Pro.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Start Menu\Guard Pro.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Start Menu\Programs\Guard Pro.lnk
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\117fc
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\117fc\VH339.exe
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\117fc\VHOOK.ico
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\VHMELHOOOK
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\VHMELHOOOK\VHJJOOK.cfg
Remove Guard Pro Registry Files
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{3F2BBC05-40DF-11D2-9455-00104BC936FF}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\trial_ca8cf.DocHostUIHandler
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download “RunInvalidSignatures” = “1?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Guard Pro”
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