How to remove an StartupGuard error

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StartupGuard.exe file information

The process belongs to software iolo technologies' System or System Mechanic by iolo technologies (www.iolo.com).

Description: The file StartupGuard.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 761,344 bytes (62% of all occurrences), 791,552 bytes or 747,520 bytes.
There is no description of the program. StartupGuard.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). StartupGuard.exe is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 37% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If there are any problems with StartupGuard.exe, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > iolo technologies' System).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as StartupGuard.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the StartupGuard.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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User Comments

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

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

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

Summary: Average user rating of StartupGuard.exe: based on 4 votes with 3 reviews.

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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