How to remove StartupGuard error

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StartupGuard.exe file information

The process belongs to the software System Mechanic ® or iolo technologies' System or iolo technologies' System Mechanic 5 Professional or StartupGuard.exe" by iolo technologies, LLC.

Description: File StartupGuard.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 761344 bytes (72% of all occurrence), 747520 bytes, 791552 bytes, 730624 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. There is no description of the program. StartupGuard.exe is not a Windows core file. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. StartupGuard.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 28% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as StartupGuard.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the StartupGuard.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

It stops my shutdown and says Startup Guard has been unloaded, but it is not unloaded.
John Radens

Part of System Mechanic, gives user control over programmes attempting to change computers start up configuration
Struds

it stops my shutdown and causes me a pain in the bum

Summary: 2 users think StartupGuard.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger.

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