How do I remove Malware.Psguard from my PC?

Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:

Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.h...

Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?lan...

Second download, update and run scans using the following products:

SuperAntispyware

http://superantispyware.com/

Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

AVG AntiSpyware

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5

Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_pe...

(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)

Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.

Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.

SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.htm...

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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.

Free technical help forums

AumHa Forums

http://aumha.net/index.php

Bleeping Computers

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/

Spybot S&D Forums

http://forums.spybot.info/

Lavasoft Forums

http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/

Spyware Info Forums

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=...

GeekstoGo

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html

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You have a Smitfraud infection.

Almost all "general purpose","all-in one" spyware and virus removal programs such as AVG, Norton, or Spybot S & D, and yes, your AdAware cannot remove it. A specialised removal tool is almost always needed.

I would use SmitFraudFix for WinXP, Win2K. It's free.

"This tool removes Desktop Hijack malware: AdwarePunisher, AdwareSheriff, AlphaCleaner, Antispyware Soldier, AntiVermeans, AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, AntivirusGolden, AVGold, BraveSentry, MalwareWipe, MalwareWiped, MalwaresWipeds, MalwareWipePro, MalwareWiper, PestCapture, PestTrap, PSGuard, quicknavigate.com, Registry Cleaner, Security iGuard, Smitfraud, SpyAxe, SpyCrush, SpyDown, SpyFalcon, SpyGuard, SpyHeal, SpyHeals, SpyLocked, SpyMarshal, SpySheriff, SpySoldier, Spyware Vanisher, Spyware Soft Stop, SpywareLocked, SpywareQuake, SpywareKnight, SpywareSheriff, SpywareStrike, Startsearches.net, TitanShield Antispyware, Trust Cleaner, UpdateSearches.com, Virtual Maid, VirusBlast, VirusBurst, Win32.puper, WinHound..."

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

Good luck.

Run adAware in safe mode to remmve it.

For Windows XP

If the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.

Begin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.

Now click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.

It is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.

Turn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.

Some Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.

Restart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.

When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.

Windows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.

For Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP in the classic view

Click on the Windows "Start" button, select "Settings", and then click on the "Control Panel".

In the "Control Panel" window, double-click "Add/Remove Programs" icon.

When the "Add/Remove Programs" window has fully populated, locate the malware program you wish to uninstall in the list of currently installed programs.

Click on the entry to select it, and then click the "Add/Remove" or "Change/Remove" button.

To finish the removal process, just follow the simple instructions in the wizard screen that comes up.

Once you've completed the removal process, it's recommended that you reboot your computer and go back to the "Add/Remove Programs" to check whether the malicious program is still present.

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.toolforus.com/firefox/

Good Luck

try using windows live one care and cleaning your pc malware is like spyware and harmful to your pc

the windows program is free for 90 days for use

What ever anti-spyware you use you should run it in safe mode so it can't hide in a running application

try using a virus program like AVG (free) ... i'm pretty amazed though that AdAware does not get rid of it ?

P.S.. can you let me know how you got rid of it in the end ? thanks

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