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Do you know what XL Guarder is?

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XL Guarder or XLGuarder, is a program that makes a false claim of being able to remove spyware. Basically, XL Guarder is a rogue anti-spyware that can be manually installed or put on your computer automatically without your permission. XL Guarder might be installed without your knowledge through a Trojan infection which is usually the Zlob or Vundo Trojan.

So what are the creators of the XL Guarder program trying to prove with its name? That XL Guarder is bigger than the competition with the XL meaning Xtra Large? Maybe size does matter when you’re dealing with a deceptive program such as XL Guarder. If that is the case then obviously the bigger it is the more time and money you will end up wasting because XL Guarder does not remove a lick of spyware like it claims too. A very funny part about XL Guarder is that when it is run it has a sexy voice with a European accent telling you the status of the fake scan. Marvelous isn’t it?

In non-techie terms: XL Guarder is nothing more than a fake anti-spyware program that tries to take your money in return for a useless piece of software. I would not even go as far as calling it software because “software” is supposed to help you do something. XL Guarder only helps you waste your money. Do not ever download or purchase XL Guarder under any circumstances.

Aliases: XLGuarder, XLGuarder.com.

Check out the sexy silhouette of the woman in the XL Guarder sceen shot image below. Maybe she is living life “XL”, you think?

XL Guarder 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.

1. Download and save SmitFraudFix to your desktop.
2. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode). Once the
   desktop appears, double click on the SmitfraudFix.exe on your desktop.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Reboot your computer to complete the cleaning process.
8. 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:).
9. Restart your computer in Safe Mode (how to do safe mode).
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Reboot your computer back to normal mode. Go to Windows Update and download all critical updates.

XL Guarder Manual Removal Instructions

This manual removal method is for techie computer users. XL Guarder manual removal may be difficult and time consuming to remove. There’s no guarantee that XL Guarder will be removed completely. So read the XL Guarder 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.

1. Uninstall XL Guarder Program
   Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Search for and uninstall XL Guarder if found.
2. To stop XL Guarder 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 XL Guarder processes:
   %WINDIR%\sysutils\winsystip.exe
   %WINDIR%\sysutils\uninstall.exe
   %WINDIR%\sysutils\sysutil.exe
   %WINDIR%\sysutils\sysutil_s.exe
   For each unwanted process, right-click on it and then select “End task”.
3. To Unregister XL Guarder DLLs (view DLL removal steps)
   Search and unregister these XL Guarder DLLs:
   %WINDIR%\iebho.dll
   
   To locate the XL Guarder DLL path, go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders. Type XL Guarder and in the Look in: select either My Computer or Local Hard Drives. Click the Search button.
   Once you have the XL Guarder DLL path, go to Start and then click on Run. In the Run command box, type cmd, and then click on OK.
   To locate the exact DLL path, type cd in order to change the current directory. To display the contents of the directory, use the dir command. To remove the DLL file type regsvr32 /u FILENAME.dll (FILENAME is the name of the file that you want to unregister).
4. To unregister XL Guarder 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 XL Guarder registry keys:

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\iebho.TIEAdvBHO
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{D032570A-5F63-4812-A094-87D007C23012}
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{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_CURRENT_USER\Software\sysutils
   

5. 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.
6. Remove XL Guarder Directories.
   To find XL Guarder directories, go to Start > My Computer > Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Show the contents of this folder.

   Right-click on the XL Guarder folder and select Delete.

   A message will appear saying ‘Are you sure you want to remove the folder XL Guarder and move all its contents to the Recycle Bin?’, click Yes.
   Another message will appear saying ‘Renaming, moving or deleting XL Guarder could make some programs not work. Are you sure you want to do this?’, click Yes.

7. To remove XL Guarder icons on your Desktop, drag and drop them to the Recycle Bin.

You’ve completed the XL Guarder manual removal instructions!
I hope this article has helped you solve your XL Guarder 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 XL Guarder will be completely removed from your computer. Seek professional help if your computer continues to experience problems.

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