What is FGuard.exe?
FGuard.exe is part of FakeGuard and developed by Threat Expert Ltd. according to the FGuard.exe version information.
FGuard.exe's description is "FakeGuard Module"
FGuard.exe is digitally signed by PC Tools.
FGuard.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\PC Tools Security\BDT\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about FGuard.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on FGuard.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | FakeGuard |
| Company name | Threat Expert Ltd. |
| File description | FakeGuard Module |
| Internal name | FakeGuard |
| Original filename | FakeGuard.exe |
| Comments | FakeGuard Module |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (c) 2010 |
| Product version | 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| File version | 1, 0, 0, 2 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | FakeGuard |
| Company name | Threat Expert Ltd. |
| File description | FakeGuard Module |
| Internal name | FakeGuard |
| Original filename | FakeGuard.exe |
| Comments | FakeGuard Module |
| Legal copyright | Copyright (c) 2010 |
| Product version | 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| File version | 1, 0, 0, 2 |
Digital signatures [?]
FGuard.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | PC Tools |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 42abdc237d1ba31664ba4e7b05f23652 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 51 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the FGuard.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 6957d7a558dc779391d894f1d509e4e1 |
| SHA256 | e2dfc498b23c8b6c274e6af7d826086dc1b5faf9037bcbc477a2715d5490fd8e |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to fguard.exe:
fguard.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
fguard.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
FakeGuard Module has stopped working.
End Program - fguard.exe. This program is not responding.
fguard.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
fguard.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with FGuard.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with FGuard.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with FGuard.exe. 43% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 14 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with FGuard.exe. Only 14 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
Malware or legitimate?
If you feel that you need more information to determine if your should keep this file or remove it, please read this guide.
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I use PC Tools Spyware Dr w/antivirus for over a yr now. I download a lot of various tools so I'm well aware what's in my start up folder in the SCU - Recently I downloaded their Registry Mechanic wanting to check it out. Well every day it seems it wants to run itself to try and get me to buy the product, showing me how many errors I have. I don't like this kind of intrusion, once is enough for me and that is if I'm asking. I believe it's the Fguard.exe that is doing it. I have since uninstalled the trial and unchecked the startup file. As much as I like PC Tools Spyware Dr. I believe I'm going to look for something else as it is a memory hog and does stuff without my asking (like switching to game mode for stealth protection). That would be fine if I chose it to but I didn't, I don't play games and I'm getting tired of telling it what sites are OK for me and unchecking the stupid option, how many times do I have to tell it??!!! - thought I'd pass it along
# 4 Nov 2010, 9:51
Graeme K writes
I think FGuard.exe may be responsible for sendind Wuauclt.exe and msMpEng.exe a little mad... Removed PCTool and replaced with MS. Log drawn out memory and processor hungry sessions reviewing updates and possibly conflicts with the MS Antimalware. Don't take thi as gospel as most of the enties regarding ths are several years old
# 20 Sep 2012, 12:06
#Kim# writes