How to remove the DriveGuard virus
Most antivirus programs identify DriveGuard.exe as malware, for example Microsoft identifies it as Worm:Win32/Autorun.CQ, and TrendMicro identifies it as WORM_AUTORUN.BIK.
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DriveGuard.exe file information
The process known as Disk Drives Protection software for Windows belongs to software Macrosoft Windows Drives Protector by Macrosoft.
Description: DriveGuard.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files".
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 434,353 bytes. 
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows core file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders).
DriveGuard.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 48% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify DriveGuard.exe related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as DriveGuard.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the DriveGuard.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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