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Uninstall XL Guarder
XL Guarder Description and Removal Instructions
XL Guarder, also known as XLGuarder, XLife Guarder or XLG Security Center, is a rogue anti-spyware program. You may have downloaded XL Guarder thinking it would solve your spyware issues, or it may have infected your computer with the help of Trojan Zlob or Vundo. Anyways, once you're infected with XL Guarder, it will use aggressive advertising methods to push it's rogue website (xlguarder.com) and sell its product, claiming to be able to clean your computer from spyware. XL Guarder's deceptive methods include: rogue popups, system notification messages and scan reports.
XLife Guarder will try to convince you that you're infected with a load of spyware, when, in reality, is XLG Security Center the cause of the spyware. XLGuarder is able to emulate a system scan and report a list of supposed infections to scare you and to push you into buying the full XL Guarder version. XLGuarder may launch on every Windows startup.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way
with XL Guarder or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for XL Guarder.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of XL Guarder. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove XL Guarder?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan XL Guarder and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect XL Guarder in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the XL Guarder removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove XL Guarder by moving on to the "Remove XL Guarder Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove XL Guarder, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove XL Guarder from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect XL Guarder files.
- Once you've detected XL Guarder on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of XL Guarder.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove XL Guarder
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove XL Guarder Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for XL Guarder. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following XL Guarder processes:
%WINDIR%\sysutils\sysutil.exe
%WINDIR%\sysutils\sysutil_s.exe
%WINDIR%\sysutils\winsystip.exe
%WINDIR%\sysutils\uninstall.exe
Remove the following
XL Guarder registry keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sysutils
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D032570A-5F63-4812-A094-87D007C23012}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\sysutils
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Shell" = C:\WINDOWS\sysutils\sysutil.exe
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iebho.TIEAdvBHO
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D032570A-5F63-4812-A094-87D007C23012}
Unregister the following XL Guarder DLL files:
%WINDIR%\iebho.dll
Locate and delete the following XL Guarder
files:
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Protection\Uninstall XLG.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Protection
%WINDIR%\iebho.dll
%WINDIR%\sysutils
%WINDIR%\sysutils\settings.ini
%WINDIR%\sysutils\sounds
%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\winsystip.exe
%WINDIR%\sysutils\uninstall.exe
%WINDIR%\sysutils\warning
%WINDIR%\sysutils\warning\warningpage.html
%WINDIR%\sysutils\warning\alertpage.jpg
%WINDIR%\sysutils\warning\spacer.gif
XL Guarder Advice
XL Guarder manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove XL Guarder files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove XL Guarder as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
XL Guarder Automatic Detection
To automatically search for XL Guarder...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove XL Guarder
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on XL Guarder, please read our "XL Guarder Overview" below.
XL Guarder Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to XL Guarder.
How XL Guarder infects your PC
XL Guarder may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. XL Guarder is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. XL Guarder may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- XL Guarder recreates, repairs and updates itself. XL Guarder and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When XL Guarder alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the XL Guarder manual removal
process very difficult.
XL Guarder Prevention Rules
Follow these XL Guarder prevention rules and protect your computer from XL Guarder and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current XL Guarder as well as other forms of spyware
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 XL Guarder automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove XL Guarder
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New XL Guarder files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like XL Guarder from hijacking your PC.
XL Guarder and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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