Uninstall Windows Be on Guard Edition (Removal Guide)

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Windows Be on Guard Edition is a PC virus that will display fake alerts, claiming malware has been detected on your computer.
In reality, none of the issues are real, and are only used to scare you into buying Windows Be on Guard Edition and stealing your personal financial informations.
We strongly advise you to follow our Windows Be on Guard Edition removal guide and ignore any alerts that this malicious software might generate.Under no circumstance should you buy this rogue security software as this can lead to identity theft.

If you've got a Windows Be on Guard Edition infection , you'll be seeing this screens :

Registration codes for Windows Be on Guard Edition

As an optional step,you can use one of the following license key to register Windows Be on Guard Edition and stop the fake alerts.
0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020
Please keep in mind that entering the above registration code will NOT remove Windows Be on Guard Edition from your computer , instead it will just stop the fake alerts so that you'll be able to complete our removal guide more easily.

Removal guide for Windows Be on Guard Edition

STEP 1 : Start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking

To boot into Safe Mode with Networking press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts.
On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode with Networking , and then press ENTER

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STEP 2 : Remove Windows Be on Guard Edition malicious proxy server which is preventing the you from accessing the internet.

Open Internet Explorer → Click on the gear icon (Tools for Internet Explorer 8 Users) → Select Internet Options → Connections tab → Click on LAN Settings → Uncheck the option Use a proxy server for your LAN


If you are a Firefox users, go to Firefox(upper left corner) → Options → Advanced tab → Network → Settings → Select No Proxy

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STEP 3: Run RKill to terminate Windows Be on Guard Edition malicious processes

1. While your computer is  in Safe Mode with Networking ,download and run RKill to terminate Windows Be on Guard Edition malicious processes.
   RKILL DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download RKILL renamed as iExplore.exe)
2. Run Rkill , when the program has completed its task, it will generate a log. You can then proceed with the rest of the guide.
   

WARNING: Do not reboot your computer after running RKill as the malware process will start again , preventing you from properly performing the next step.

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STEP 4: Download and scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE to remove Windows Be on Guard Edition malicious files from your computer.

1. Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware FREE.
   MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)


2. Install Mawlarebytes Anti-Malware by following the prompts. Do not make any changes to the default installation settings and do not restart your computer if asked so.
   
3. On the Scanner tab,please select Perform full scan and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer for any possible infections.
   
4. When the scan is finished click the 'OK' button and then you will be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware has detected.
   Make sure that everything is Checked (ticked) and click on Remove Selected button.
   
5. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware will now start removing the malicious files.
   If during the removal process Malwarebytes will display a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow this request.
   

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STEP 5: Download and scan with HitmanPro to double check your system for any left over infections.

1. This step can be performed in Normal Mode ,so please download the latest official version of HitmanPro.
   HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download HitmanPro)
2. Start HitmanPro  by double clicking on the previously downloaded file. and then following the prompts.
   
3. Once the scan is complete, a screen displaying all the malicious files that the program found will be shown as seen in the image below.After reviewing each malicious object click Next .
   
4. Click Activate free license to start the free 30 days trial and remove the malicious files.
   
5. HitmanPro will now start removing the infected objects, and in some instances, may suggest a reboot in order to completely remove the malware from your system. In this scenario, always confirm the reboot action to be on the safe side.
   

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STEP 6: Remove the residual damage from Windows Be on Guard Edition

Windows Be on Guard Edition may also modify your HOSTS file default settings, which can cause browser redirects or errors while trying to access antivirus and security websites.

To protect itself,Windows Be on Guard Edition has changed the permissions of the HOSTS file so you can't edit or delete it.

1. Please download the following batch fileto revert your HOSTS file permissions:
   HOSTFIX.BAT DOWNLOAD LINK (This link will automatically download the registry fix called hostfix.bat)
2. Click on hostfix.bat and allow this file to run.Once it starts you will see a small black window that opens and then quickly goes away, then you should be able access your HOSTS file.
3. Download and run the Microsoft Fix it 50267 to revert your host file to its original settings.Please note that if you have added custom entries to your HOSTS file then you will need to add them again after restoring the default HOSTS file.
   MICROSOFT FIX IT 50267 DOWNLOAD LINK(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download the Microsoft Fix it 50267 file)

If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Windows Be on Guard Edition from your machine, please start a new thread in our Malware Removal Assistance forum.

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