VirusGarde Removal Guide
Do you know what VirusGarde is?
DESCRIPTION
VirusGarde is a new malicious anti-spyware program that attempts to scam French speaking internet users. VirusGarde is installed through a Trojan that finds it’s way in through a web browser security hole. VirusGarde attempts to scan your system displaying false scan results tricking users into beliving that they are infected with other parasites. VirusGarde is nothing more than a complete scam designed to trick computer users out of their hard earned money.
VirusGarde may slow the performance of your computer drasticly leaving you without full control of your system. VirusGarde is very difficult to remove from your system and every known precaution must be taken.
In non-techie terms: VirusGarde and the VirusGarde.com website were created by hackers for the purpose of extorting money from internet users. The VirusGarde.com website targets the French community with the pages written in French. VirusGarde and VirusGarde.com must be avoided at all costs. Do not under any circumstances purchase or download the VirusGarde program.
VirusGarde Automatic Removal Instructions
This automatic removal method is for non-techie computer users. If you’re too lazy to learn about spyware removal or how to access sensitive files in your computer, then this is the method for you.
Before you start: Print or bookmark these instructions because you’ll have to reboot into Safe Mode. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake.
- Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
- Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop. - After the credits screen, you’ll see a menu. Select the option number 2, which is ‘Clean (safe mode recommended)’, and then
press Enter to delete infect files. - SmitFraudFix will begin cleaning your computer and take a series of cleanup processes. When the process is over, it will automatically begin the Disk Cleanup program.
- Once the Disk Cleanup program is complete, you will be prompted with the message ‘Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry’. Answer Y (Yes) and hit Enter. Reboot your computer.
- SmitFraudFix will now check if wininet.dll is infected. SmitFraudFix will ask you whether to replace the infected file (if there’s any) ‘Replace infected
file?’ Answer by typing Y (Yes) and hit Enter. - Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
- After reboot, a Notepad screen may appear containing a log of all the files
removed from your computer. If it doesn’t appear, a file will be created called
rapport.txt in the root of your drive, (Local Disk C:). - Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
- Go to C:\Windows\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then
click Yes to confirm that you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[LISTED USER]\Local Settings\Temp, click Edit, click Select All, press DELETE, and then click Yes to confirm that
you want all the items to go to the Recycle Bin. - Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.
VirusGarde Manual Removal Instructions
This manual removal method is for techie computer users. VirusGarde manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that VirusGarde will be removed completely. So read the VirusGarde removal steps carefully and good luck.
Before you start: Close all programs and Internet browsers. Also back up your computer in case you make a mistake and your computer stops working.
- Uninstall VirusGarde Program
Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall VirusGarde if found. - To stop VirusGarde processes (view process removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type taskmgr. The click the Processes tab and you’ll see a list of running processes.
Search and stop these VirusGarde processes:
rusGarde.exeFor each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
- To unregister VirusGarde registry keys (view registry keys removal steps)
Go to Start > Run > type regedit > press OK.
Edit the value (on the right pane) by right-clicking on it and selecting the Modify option. Select the Delete option.
Search and delete these VirusGarde registry keys: - If your homepage has been changed, go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > click on the General > click Use Default under Home Page. Add the your desired default homepage, then click Apply > click OK. Open a new web browser to check that you have your desired default homepage.
- Remove VirusGarde Directories.
To find VirusGarde directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.
Search and delete the following VirusGarde directories:
C:\ProgramFiles\VirusGardeRight-click on the VirusGarde folder and select Delete.
A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder [NAME OF FOLDER] and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting [FOLDERNAME] could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes. - To remove VirusGarde icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.
You’ve completed the VirusGarde manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your VirusGarde problems. If you want to contribute to this article, post your comment below.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes. By using this information you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. There’s no guarantee that VirusGarde will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.
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