Title: GuardWWW

Type: Rogue Antispyware

Remove GuardWWW. Removal instructions

Also known as: Guard WWW

Severity scale:

(67 / 100)

GuardWWW is a fake anti-spyware program that is promoted through the use of Trojans or other malicious software. It deliberately displays fake security alerts and reports false threats/infections to convince you that your computer is infected with Trojans, Worms and other viruses. The rogue program is from the same family as PcSecureNet, MyPcSecure and APcSafe. Usually, GuardWWW is promoted through the use of online anti-spyware scanners and bogus websites that supposedly provide free online videos. Once installed, it will scan your PC, display a list of false infections and ask you to pay for a full version of the program. However, don't buy this bogus software and get rid of GuardWWW upon detection.

[Figure 1. GuardWWW graphical user interface]

Once active, the rogue program will be configured to scan your computer each time you log on into Windows. However, the program only imitates real scan and reports false computer threats. It will then prompt you to pay for a full version of the software to remove the infections which don't even exit. Furthermore, GuardWWW will display fake warnings and system notifications about serious infections and possible attacks. A typical fake notification reads:

"Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click here to register your copy of SecureFighter and remove spyware threats from your PC."

[Figure 2. GuardWWW fake security center]

What is more, this program will block anti-virus software and security related websites. It will also hijack web browsers and constantly display fake notifications about insecure connection and possible security threats. And the biggest problem is that this virus comes with trojan/rootkit TDSS. That's why we strongly recommend you to download an automatic removal tool from this page an run a system scan. Without a doubt, Guard WWW is nothing more but a scam. Please use the removal instructions below to remove GuardWWW from your computer either manually for free or with an automatic remover.

Related files: 10z7worm559.ocx, 10399zroj555.cpl, 10247not-5-vi9us2zd.dll, Uninstall.exe, main_config.xml, GuardWWW.exe, 3 Uninstall.lnk, 2 Homepage.lnk, 1 GuardWWW.lnk, GuardWWW.lnk

GuardWWW properties:
• Changes browser settings
• Shows commercial adverts
• Stays resident in background

Automatic GuardWWW removal:

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SpyHunter is recommended remover to uninstall GuardWWW. You should confirm using free trial that it detects current version of parasite.

Note: Tested and Confirmed means that we have tested spyware remover with multiple versions of GuardWWW and got the best results. There might be updated or modified version of particular parasite that require manual killing of parasite process or an update. In such case try other removers in the line.

Manual assistance required means that one or all of removers were unable to remove parasite without some manual intervention, please read manul removal instructions below.

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Tested and Confirmed! STOPzilla removes GuardWWW (2010-02-02 23:44:48)

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Tested and Confirmed! Malwarebytes Anti Malware removes GuardWWW (2010-02-02 23:44:48)

Spyware Doctor

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We are testing Spyware Doctor's efficiency at removing GuardWWW (2010-02-03 02:25:01)

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GuardWWW manual removal:

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Kill processes:
GuardWWW.exe [random].exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GuardWWW
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GuardWWW
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GuardWWW
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random].exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "GuardWWW"

HELP:
how to remove registry entries

Unregister DLLs:
10247not-5-vi9us2zd.dll 2z593spy3505.dll

HELP:
how to unregister malicious DLLs

Delete files:
GuardWWW.lnk 1 GuardWWW.lnk 2 Homepage.lnk 3 Uninstall.lnk GuardWWW.exe main_config.xml uninstall.exe 10247not-5-vi9us2zd.dll 10399zroj555.cpl 10z7worm559.ocx

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Delete directories:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\GuardWWW
C:\Program Files\GuardWWW Software

Information added: 2010-02-02 23:44:48
Information updated: 2010-02-02 23:47:46

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