How to remove OSBodyGuard?
What is OSBodyGuard?
OSBodyGuard is a dangerous rogue anti-spyware parasite that this the Web on September 5, 2007. It usually infects computers via trojans and/or browser security loopholes, and secretly installs itself into a victim’s hard drive. Once inside, OSBodyGuard will start to generate false security warning messages that, once clicked upon, will open OSBodyGuard and run a scan for "spyware".
The reports of this scan will display an exaggerated number of security threats and/or non-existent errors. Do not buy this trick, as it is done to scare you into purchasing the "full" OSBodyGuard vesion. This is how malicious persons milk money from gullible users.
We recommend avoiding http://www.osbodyguard.com/ and block it with your HOSTS file (their IP is 88.214.18.120) for maximum security.
OSBodyGuard is Extremely dangerous
OSBodyGuard is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program OSBodyGuard may spread via Trojans OSBodyGuard may display fake security messages OSBodyGuard may install additional spyware to your computer OSBodyGuard may repair its files, spread or update by itself OSBodyGuard violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual OSBodyGuard removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove OSBodyGuard, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these OSBodyGuard processes:
Remove these OSBodyGuard Registry Entries:
Remove these OSBodyGuard files:
OSBodyGuard is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only OSBodyGuard can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads OSBodyGuard trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, OSBodyGuard offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, OSBodyGuard does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as OSBodyGuard, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install OSBodyGuard, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as OSBodyGuard, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
