Bodcall.com is a browser redirect which may try to trick you into subscribing to its notifications. The site will likely display a “confirm notification” message. However, if you click on the “allow” button it is very possible that you will start seeing unwanted and intrusive pop-up ads. The site may also prompt you to play a video but this is not advisable as it may lead to the display of more advertisements.
Keep in mind that Bodcall.com may also modify the new tab window, homepage, and search engine for all browser applications installed on the your computer. Shortly said, these modifications aim to force you to use Bodcall’s dubious services. However, you shouldn’t be tricked and you should proceed towards removing the unwanted hijacker and everything associated with it. This page will help you with instructions to do so.
Threat Summary
| Name | Bodcall.com |
| Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, PUP |
| Short Description | A website that tricks you into subscribing to its notifications. |
| Symptoms | Pop-up ads start showing. Browser slowdowns could occur due to increased number of online ads. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
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| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Bodcall.com. |
Bodcall.com – Details
So, one question you’re asking yourself is how you got affected by this redirect in the first place. There may be several options. First, the Bodcall.com redirect could be a result of the installation of freeware which was bundled with potentially unwanted programs which cause redirects, generate ads and affect the browser’s performance.
This technique is known as software bundling and its purpose is to trick you into installing undesired programs generally released on platforms for software and similar websites.
Where the potentially unwanted program typically resides is in the installers of these apps. Most of the times the information about a PUP’s presence is hidden and you need to access the Advanced or Custom configuration options in order to uncover it. But unchecking additional and possibly unwanted software is not always efficient as adware, hijackers and redirects always find a way into your system.
Also note that all commonly used web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Safari) could be affected by Bodcall.com.
Keep in mind that this redirect may also be keeping track of your online activities and sending the data to its servers. Such data records tend to contain both personally and non-personally identifiable details. Most hijackers and PUPs are known to collect the following type of information from affected users:
- Visited URLs and websites
- Browser’s home page
- Search queries
- Search queries on the visited web pages
- Type of used browser
- Operating system type
- Internet protocol (IP) address
- Geographic location
- The domain name of current Internet service provider (ISP)
- Diagnostic information which describes how their Services are operating on the system
Unfortunately, all data records could be disclosed to third-parties of unknown origin or what’s even worse, they could be released on dark web forums, security researchers warn.
How to Remove Bodcall.com
In order to remove Bodcall.com redirect and hijacker and all files associated with its presence on your PC, you may want to follow all the steps from the removal instructions below. You’re given both manual and automatic instructions that combined could help you to secure your system and keep it safe from intrusive software.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Bodcall.com from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Bodcall.com from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Bodcall.com from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Bodcall.com from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Bodcall.com from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Bodcall.com from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Bodcall.com from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Bodcall.com from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Bodcall.com
Step 2: Uninstall Bodcall.com and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Bodcall.com on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Bodcall.com there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Bodcall.com from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Bodcall.com and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Bodcall.com via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove Bodcall.com files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Bodcall.com, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Bodcall.com from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Bodcall.com from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Bodcall.com from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Bodcall.com from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Bodcall.com will be removed.
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Eliminate Bodcall.com from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
