ScanGuard

A guide to uninstall ScanGuard from your system

This page contains complete information on how to uninstall ScanGuard for Windows. It was created for Windows by ScanGuard. You can find out more on ScanGuard or check for application updates here. More info about the program ScanGuard can be seen at http://www.scanguard.com. Usually the ScanGuard program is placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard folder, depending on the user's option during setup. The full command line for uninstalling ScanGuard is C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\uninst.exe. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might get a notification for admin rights. ScanGuard.exe is the ScanGuard's primary executable file and it occupies about 8.82 MB (9244016 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are part of ScanGuard. They take an average of 22.81 MB (23917476 bytes) on disk.

• PasswordExtension.Win.exe (2.30 MB)
• ScanGuard.exe (8.82 MB)
• SecurityService.exe (4.16 MB)
• uninst.exe (148.74 KB)
• Update.Win.exe (4.25 MB)
• subinacl.exe (291.13 KB)
• devcon.exe (87.63 KB)
• devcon.exe (62.13 KB)
• openvpn.exe (728.34 KB)
• openvpnserv.exe (32.34 KB)
• avupdate.exe (1.88 MB)
• sd_inst.exe (88.25 KB)

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This page is about ScanGuard version 4.4.12 alone. You can find below info on other releases of ScanGuard:

• 5.23.167
• 4.13.75
• 5.1.10
• 1.31.9
• 5.18.284
• 5.17.470
• 4.6.14
• 4.2.31
• 5.21.159
• 4.13.71
• 1.32.17
• 4.14.25
• 1.39.31
• 1.29.15
• 4.10.38
• 4.8.12
• 5.5.83
• 5.22.37
• 5.15.69
• 1.37.85
• 5.13.8
• 4.13.76
• 1.36.97
• 1.28.59
• 5.23.185
• 5.14.15
• 5.15.67
• 1.33.39
• 1.38.12
• 5.19.33
• 1.35.18
• 5.19.15
• 5.23.174
• 4.6.19
• 1.34.8
• 5.16.203
• 4.13.39
• 4.9.36
• 4.1.7
• 1.27.21
• 4.7.19
• 1.39.26
• 4.14.31
• 1.39.36
• 4.8.35
• 5.16.175
• 5.23.191
• 5.4.19
• 1.36.98
• 4.12.10
• 1.29.12
• 4.0.17
• 1.30.24
• 5.24.38
• 4.3.6

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Many files, folders and Windows registry entries will not be deleted when you want to remove ScanGuard from your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall ScanGuard:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Roaming\ScanGuard

Generally, the following files are left on disk:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\bins\subinacl.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\data\avconfig.jdat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\data\gcld
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\data\prefs.jdat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\data\sdet.jdat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\devcon.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\OemWin2k.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\tap0901.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\tap0901.map
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\tap0901.pdb
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\amd64\tap0901.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\devcon.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\OemWin2k.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\tap0901.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\tap0901.map
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\tap0901.pdb
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\driver\i386\tap0901.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\installoptions.jdat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\lib_SCAPI.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\de_DE.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\es_ES.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\fr_FR.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\it_IT.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\nl_NL.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\locale\pt_PT.mo
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\logs\main.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\logs\security_service.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\logs\service_install.log
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\Manifest\chrome-manifest.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\Manifest\firefox-manifest.json
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\Microsoft.VC90.CRT.manifest
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\msvcm90.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\msvcp120.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\msvcp90.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\msvcr120.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\msvcr90.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\libeay32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\liblzo2-2.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\libpkcs11-helper-1.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\openvpn.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\openvpn_down.bat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\openvpn_up.bat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\openvpnserv.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\ovpn\ssleay32.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\PasswordExtension.Win.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aebb.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aecore.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aecrypto.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aedroid.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aeemu.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aeexp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aegen.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aehelp.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aeheur.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aelibinf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aelidb.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aemobile.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aemvdb.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aeoffice.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aepack.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aerdl.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aesbx.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aescn.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aescript.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aeset.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aevdf.dat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\aevdf.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\apcfile.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\apchash.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\avupdate.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\avupdate_msg.avr
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\avupdate-savapilib-engine.conf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\cacert.crt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\msvcp120.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\msvcr120.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\on-access-drivers-install.cmd
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\on-access-drivers-uninstall.cmd
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\README
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\utils\on-access-drivers-final.cmd
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\utils\on-access-drivers-post.cmd
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\utils\on-access-drivers-pre.cmd
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\utils\sd_inst.exe
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avkmgr.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\vista\avkmgr.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avgio.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avgntflt.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avipbb.sys
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avkmgr.cat
• C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\SAVAPI\on_access\win32\win7\avkmgr.inf

Registry that is not cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\scanguard.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\www.scanguard.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\scanguard.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\www.scanguard.com
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\ScanGuard_RASAPI32
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Tracing\ScanGuard_RASMANCS
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ScanGuard

Additional values that are not cleaned:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SecurityService\ImagePath

How to uninstall ScanGuard from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

ScanGuard is an application released by the software company ScanGuard. Frequently, computer users try to remove it. This can be difficult because uninstalling this by hand takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE manner to remove ScanGuard is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general utility to take care of your system.

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• visit Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs existing on your computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you find ScanGuard or simply activate the Search feature and type in "ScanGuard". The ScanGuard app will be found automatically. When you select ScanGuard in the list of applications, some information about the program is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about ScanGuard, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for ScanGuard:

• The web site of the program is: http://www.scanguard.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanGuard\uninst.exe

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove ScanGuard.


8. After removing ScanGuard, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of ScanGuard which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling ScanGuard with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to uninstall ScanGuard by ScanGuard from your PC, we are not saying that ScanGuard by ScanGuard is not a good software application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall ScanGuard supposing you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.