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How to remove SGuard error


The free file information forum can help you find out if SGuard.sys is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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SGuard.sys file information

The process Startup Guard™ Registry Driver belongs to the software iolo technologies' System or SGUARD by iolo technologies, LLC.


Description: SGuard.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows XP, 7, 10 is 17,857 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. The program can be uninstalled in the Control Panel. The service has no detailed description. File SGuard.sys is not a Windows core file. SGuard.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 19% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as SGuard.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the SGuard.sys 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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When I try to log onto aol, windows shuts down & I get a message saying that the problem is caused by SGuard.sys
  Jerry Murphy  
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It is a Driver for System Mechanic 5
  vjcostello  
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it's a part of iolo system mechanic software
  ace  
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Stops me loading Photoshop Elements 4 with Blue Screen crash.
  Pat Elliott  
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Driver for System Mechanic 5
  Jimlad   (further information)

Summary: 1 user think SGuard.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user doesn't grade SGuard.sys ("not sure about it").

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