What is Bodloster.com? Why does it keep popping up in the browser? How to remove unwanted programs that are causing redirects to bogus websites like Bodloster.com from your computer?
In the event that your browser is redirecting you to Bodloster.com web page, your system may be running a potentially undesired program. Bodloster.com is a deceptive web page that attempts to force you into allowing the generation of push notifications. The main goal of this redirect is to make you a target of aggressive advertising campaigns.
Threat Summary
| Name | Bodloster.com |
| Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, PUP |
| Short Description | A questionable website that interrupts browsing sessions to display deceptive offers. |
| Symptoms | Your browser is slower due to increased number of online ads. Lots of annoying pop-ups and other ads are displayed on the websites you visit. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
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| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Bodloster.com. |
Bodloster.com – Why Do I Have It and What Can It Do?
Bodloster.com redirect is a questionable website that loads in your web browser without your permission. When this happens you could see the main page of this redirect in a new tab window like shown in the picture below:
The redirect attempts to convince you that a click on the allow button will enable you to watch some kind of entertaining content. In fact, this action could endanger the overall security of your system and data. So be advised to avoid any interactions with Bodloster.com when your browser redirects you to it.
There are several possible explanations why your browser keeps redirecting you to the bogus website Bodloster.com. On one hand, you may have visited a poorly secured and as a result corrupted website that redirects all users to spammy web pages. On the other hand, you may have installed a potentially unwanted program without noticing this process. This is usually realized with the help of compromised free software installers. Unfortunately, many free programs that feature extra apps in their installers do not disclose properly the details about these extras so that users are more likely to get tricked into installing them along with the desired app. So what could you do to prevent this side effect next time you decide to install any program? Make sure to select the Advanced/Custom setup option as it is sometimes configured to inform you about the presence of extra apps.
Since it is very likely that your system has been affected by an undesired program, it is also very likely that many details of yours will be collected without your permission and transferred to PUP’s servers. And once you become a victim of unsolicited data collection you may start receiving lots of annoying ads based on your interests. As of recorded details, they may be:
- 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
The redirect could affect popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Safari. You could find detailed instructions on how to clean up your affected browser and restore its default settings in the guide below.
How to Remove Bodloster.com Browser Redirect
In order to remove Bodloster.com redirect along with all associated files that enable its appearance in the browser, you should complete several removal steps. In the guide below you will find all removal steps in their precise order. You could choose between manual and automatic removal approaches. In order to fully get rid of this particular undesired program and strengthen the security of your device we recommend you to combine the steps. Have in mind that anti-malware programs could detect files associated with this redirect with different names than Bodloster.com.
In case you have further questions or need additional help with the removal process, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or contact us at our email.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Bodloster.com from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Bodloster.com from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Bodloster.com from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Bodloster.com from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Bodloster.com from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Bodloster.com from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Bodloster.com from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Bodloster.com from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Bodloster.com
Step 2: Uninstall Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.com from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.com files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.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 Bodloster.com will be removed.
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Eliminate Bodloster.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.
