How to remove XLGuarder or XLG Security Center

XLGuarder, or XLG Security Center, is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays deliberate false information about infections found on your computer.  This malware is typical for its type:

  • Shows false results
  • Won’t let you remove any supposed infections unless you first purchase the software.
  • Hijacks the Internet Explorer Start page.
  • Makes your computer slower.
  • Provides no way of contacting the developers of the software.

Overall, this software is a scam and should be avoided at all cost.  Please use the automated or manual removal instructions below to remove this infection.

XLGuarder or XLG Security Center image

XLGuarder or XLG Security Center image

Automatic Removal Method

If you are infected with this malware, then we suggest you use Symantec Antivirus to remove this infection. It is know to be able to remove this malware and XLG Security Center is included in its current virus definitions.  A big thumbs up for Symantec adding this to removal definitions so quickly!

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Manual Removal Instructions for

End these processes:

Learn how to end processes

sysutil.exe


Delete these files:
Lean how to remove files

<userprofile>Start MenuProgramsProtection
c:windowssysutils
c:windowssysutilswarning
c:windowssysutilssounds
c:windowssysutilssettings.ini
c:windowssysutilssysutil.exe
c:windowssysutilssysutil_s.exe
c:windowssysutilsuninstall.exe
c:windowssysutilswinsystip.exe
c:windowssysutilssounds�1.wav
c:windowssysutilssounds�2.wav
c:windowssysutilssounds�3.wav
c:windowssysutilswarningalertpage.jpg
c:windowssysutilswarningspacer.gif
c:windowssysutilswarningwarningpage.html
<userprofile>Start MenuProgramsProtectionUninstall XLG.lnk
c:windowsiebho.dll

Remove these Registry keys:

Learn how to remove Windows Registry entries

Warning: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can cause problems with your computer that may cause it not to operate correctly.  Please edit the Registry only if you know what you are doing.  Otherwise, please use the automated removal method above.

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{D032570A-5F63-4812-A094-87D007C23012}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerBrowser Helper Objects{D032570A-5F63-4812-A094-87D007C23012}
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwaresysutils
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallsysutils

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