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Online-spy-scanner.com Description

Online-spy-scanner.com is a rogue website and browser hijacker from the Trojan.Zlob family. Online-spy-scanner.com may seem like a regular website, but once you've roamed this website you'll see that there's only links to rogue anti-spyware programs like SpyGuarder. You may also suddenly see Online-spy-scanner.com as your default homepage on your browser. Online-spy-scanner.com is similar to SoftHomePage.com, Manageddns404.com, SafetyAlertings.com, Secureinvites.com, among other browser hijackers.

Online-spy-scanner.com will also display misleading error messages alleging to detect virus threats.

If you click on the fake error message, it will that take you to a program that promises to alleviate the problem but instead it only leads you to the purchase page of a rogue anti-spyware program.

Online-spy-scanner.com fake error message states:

"The page at http://online-spy-scanner.com says:
Warning!!!Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence.Your system requires immediate anti viruses check!Spy Guarder will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs."

Online-spy-scanner.com may prove dangerous to your security and privacy and, therefore, should be avoided at all costs. If Online-spy-scanner.com has already infected your machine, we strongly recommend you to scan your system for Zlob and other possible infections.

How can I get rid of Online-spy-scanner.com?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Online-spy-scanner.com by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Online-spy-scanner.com files, it's possible that Online-spy-scanner.com will reappear after reboot. Follow the Online-spy-scanner.com detection and removal methods below.

Online-spy-scanner.com or Onlinespyscanner.com Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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Online-spy-scanner.com Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Online-spy-scanner.com manual removal instructions and Online-spy-scanner.com components listed to help you remove SpyCrush from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's spyware detection tool to check for Online-spy-scanner.com.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Online-spy-scanner.com Path

1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Online-spy-scanner.com" file name(s).
3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Online-spy-scanner.com", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Online-spy-scanner.com in the following manual removal steps.
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Step 2 : Use Windows Task Manager to Remove Online-spy-scanner.com Processes

1. To open the Windows Task Manager, use the combination of CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Click on the "Image Name" button to search for "Online-spy-scanner.com" process by name.
3. Select the "Online-spy-scanner.com" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
4. Remove the "Online-spy-scanner.com" processes files:
5. %UserProfile%\spyguarder.exe
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Step 3 : Use Registry Editor to Remove Online-spy-scanner.com Registry Values

1. To open the Registry Editor, go to Start > Run > type regedit and then press the "OK" button.
2. Locate and delete the entry or entries whose data value (in the rightmost column) is the spyware file(s) detected earlier.
3. To delete "Online-spy-scanner.com" value, right-click on it and select the "Delete" option.
4. Locate and delete "Online-spy-scanner.com" registry entries:
5. %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyGuarder\SpyGuarder.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyGuarder\spline.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyGuarder\base2.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyGuarder\base.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\SpyGuarder\Desc.dat
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Step 4 : Detect and Delete Other Online-spy-scanner.com Files

1. To open the Windows Command Prompt, go to Start > Run > type cmd and then press the "OK" button.
2. Type in "dir /A name_of_the_folder" (for example, C:\Spyware-folder), which will display the folder's content even the hidden files.
3. To change directory, type in "cd name_of_the_folder".
4. Once you have the file you're looking for type in "del name_of_the_file".
5. To delete a file in folder, type in "del name_of_the_file".
6. To delete the entire folder, type in "rmdir /S name_of_the_folder".
7. Select the "Online-spy-scanner.com" process and click on the "End Process" button to kill it.
8. Remove the "Online-spy-scanner.com" processes files:
9. %UserProfile%\spyguarder.exe
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Online-spy-scanner.com Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to track Online-spy-scanner.com and automatically remove Online-spy-scanner.com as well as other spyware, adware, trojans, and virus threats in your PC.

If you believe you have Online-spy-scanner.com installed on your computer, check for Online-spy-scanner.com with SpyHunter's Free Spyware Scanner.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Online-spy-scanner.com and other spyware threats you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool. Since new Online-spy-scanner.com files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Online-spy-scanner.com and other spyware threats.

To learn more on Online-spy-scanner.com, see our Online-spy-scanner.com resource section below.

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What is Browser Hijackers?

Online-spy-scanner.com is a type of Browser Hijackers.

Browser hijackers change your Internet web browser settings without your permission. Sometimes this means changing your home page to a pay-per-click site so that the author of the browser hijacker software earns money. Sometimes browser hijackers may change your ?search? page so that all your queries lead to pay-per-click sites, while also tracking your Internet activity. Unfortunately, simply restoring your browser to factory settings usually will not prevent the browser hijacker from working.

Think you have Online-spy-scanner.com? Run SpyHunter's FREE Online-spy-scanner.com scan and automatically detect Online-spy-scanner.com on your PC.

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Online-spy-scanner.com Prevention Rules

Protect your computer from Online-spy-scanner.com and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Online-spy-scanner.com spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Online-spy-scanner.com automatically.

Download SpyHunter's Free Online-spy-scanner.com Scanner

SpyHunter's free version is only for spyware detection. To remove Online-spy-scanner.com and other spyware threats, you can purchase SpyHunter's spyware removal tool.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Online-spy-scanner.com from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Online-spy-scanner.com files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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