How to Remove PrivacyGuard 2010 Rogue Anti-Spyware?

PrivacyGuard 2010 (also referred as Privacy Guard 2010) is a typical rogue security program that reveals itself via fake scan reports and popup alerts on your machine. No different with other rogueware, PrivacyGuard 2010 is developed to defraud money, as a result, it will push you to purchase its so-called license. Being distributed via Trojan horse and browser hijack tactics, PrivacyGuard 2010 surreptitiously comes into your computer with your permission. The Trojan first creeps inoto the PC and then distorts many configurations of registry and make PrivacyGuard 2010 run automatically whenever you turn on the computer. So you will see many imaginary malware reported and a large number of bogus alerts informing you of potential infections. What s more, PrivacyGuard 2010 can even hijack your Internet session to its affiliated webiste which sells its useless license. There is no reason for you to pay for PrivacyGuard 2010 scam. All warnings and malware are created by PrivacyGuard 2010 to scare you. You can just ignore them. Please go ahead to the removal guide provided and remove PrivacyGuard 2010 as quickly as possible.

PrivacyGuard 2010 Screenshot:



Note: If you are not proficient with computer, it is suggested that you backup your registry before manually removing PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus. And double check the entries that you are going to delete, or your computer can not work for missing some files.

So it is recommended to remove the virus automatically:

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PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus Manual Removal

1. Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 Key before Windows launches. Use the arrow keys to select the “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then hit ENTER Key to continue.

2. Open Task Manager and end the processes of PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus.

3. Click Start button and click Run

4. Type in regedit and run it.

5. Find and delete the following registry files of PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePCPrivacyGuard 2010

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallProtection

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun “Protect”

6. Show all hidden files so as to completely delete PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus.

7. Click View tab and select Show files and folders and save the changes.

8. Search your hard disk and delete the following files PrivacyGuard 2010 Virus:

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersDesktopPrivacyGuard 2010.lnk

C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsPrivacyGuard 2010

c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuProgramsPrivacyGuard 2010PrivacyGuard 2010.lnk

c:Program FilesPC

c:Program FilesPCPrivacyGuard 2010

c:Program FilesPCPrivacyGuard 20101.ico

c:Program FilesPCPrivacyGuard 2010PrivacyGuard2010.exe

c:WINDOWSTasksAt1.job

How to Delete a Virus Manually

Please, be aware that manual removal of PrivacyGuard 2010 virus is a cumbersome task and can not always ensure complete removal of the malware, due to the fact that some files might be hidden or may get reanimated automatically afterwards. Moreover, lack of the required skills and even the slightest deviation from the instructions may lead to irreparable system damage. That is why it is strongly recommended automatic removal of PrivacyGuard 2010 virus, which will save your time and enable avoiding any system malfunctions and guarantee the needed result.

Automatic PrivacyGuard 2010 virus Removal:

This Automatic PrivacyGuard 2010 virus Removal Tool will fast and completely detect and delete all associated malicious components to save your time and hassle.

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