Repair Guard32.dll DLL Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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guard32.dll, also known as a COMODO Internet Security file, was created by Comodo Group for the development of COMODO Internet Security. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The initial introduction of guard32.dll released in Comodo Internet Security 12.0.0.6870 was for Windows 10 on 07/09/2019. On 10/21/2019, version 12, 1, 0, 6914 was released for Comodo Antivirus 12.0.0.6914.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with guard32.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: guard32.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: COMODO Internet Security
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: COMODO
Software Program: COMODO Internet Security
Legal Copyright: 2005-2018 COMODO. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x3e837
Code Size: 512000


What are guard32.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library guard32.dll Errors

guard32.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like guard32.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Comodo Antivirus) could share the same guard32.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when guard32.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Comodo Antivirus is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common guard32.dll errors include:

Your guard32.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Comodo Antivirus), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, guard32.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Comodo Antivirus, system crash while loading guard32.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix guard32.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your guard32.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the guard32.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Comodo Antivirus (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Comodo Antivirus software.

You can uninstall Comodo Antivirus software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Comodo Antivirus 12.0.0.6914 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Comodo Antivirus software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Comodo Antivirus 12.0.0.6914

Comodo Group

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many guard32.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the guard32.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your guard32.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate guard32.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free guard32.dll files for every applicable version of Comodo Antivirus. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download guard32.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Comodo Antivirus folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve guard32.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download guard32.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying guard32.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Comodo Group typically does not release Comodo Antivirus DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing guard32.dll and all other DLL files for Comodo Antivirus. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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