How to remove XP Guardian

XP Guardian – a rogue tool that you should not trust

XP Guardian is a fake anti-spyware program that is distributed through the use of Trojans or comes bundled with other malware. Once a Trojan virus is installed, it will impersonate an Automatic Windows Updates window and downloads the rogue program onto your computer.

When the rogue program is active, it will imitate a system scan and report false system security threats. What is more, XPGuardian will constantly display fake security notifications and impersonate Windows Security Center to make the scam look more realistic. Finally, it will ask you to pay for a full version of the program to remove the infections which don't even exist. Don't purchase it and remove the virus from your computer upon detection.

The worst thing about XP Guardian is that it actually protects itself quite well. It blocks legitimate security software and hijacks web browsers. In some cases, it blocks all programs, not only anti-virus or anti-spyware software. Furthermore, it will detect many well-known and reputable websites as harmful and display fake security alerts stating that you may infect your PC if you open a particular portal.

And, of course, it disables certain Windows functions such as Task Manager or Regedit. But no matter how hard threat actors behind this bogus software try, you can still remove it. First, you will have to launch your computer in question in Safe Mode with Networking. If you're unsure how that's done, use our directions below.

Then download free but reliable anti-malware tools such as MalwarebytesMalwarebytes or SpyHunterCombo Cleaner. Install and update your chosen security software and run a full threat scan. That will remove all cyber threats, including the article's culprit. And finally, run system diagnostics with time-proven software like the FortectIntego to undo all the damage that the rogue antispyware tool has caused to your system files and settings.