TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A is a malicious threat that may drop other pieces of malware onto the system. Trojan downloaders such as Bagoox are usually designed to download and install potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
| Name | TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A |
| Type | Trojan Horse, Trojan Downloader |
| Short Description | The Trojan can drop other malware onto the system. |
| Symptoms | Not known yet. |
| Distribution Method | Unsafe browsing, installation of pirared software, p2p file sharing, etc. |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
| User Experience | Join our forum to start a discussion about TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A. |
Note that they may be also employed to spread spyware (like other types of Trojan horses that target sensitive information) and rogue software. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A may not be the most sophisticated Trojan horse detected in the wild but its capabilities are not to be overlooked. Bagoox is crafted to alter the system and change certain settings in a stealth manner.
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A Installation Method
(red) Trojan horses can sneak into the system via backdoor access, spam email messages, zero-day vulnerabilities, torrents and p2p file sharing, pirated software. The exact distribution method of TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A is not specified yet. 
NOTE
However, this particular Trojan may have been created to spread TrojanClicker:Win32/Bagoox.A and other Bagoox-related malware. TrojanClicker:Win32/Bagoox.A can be quite harming to the system. Trojan Clickers can use the victim’s PC to click on ads without his permission or knowledge. Clickers are typically used to generate online income for hackers.
Technical Details
Once installed, the Trojan can create files such as:
- %TEMP%\clients\
.exe
Then, the attack will continue and other malware can be downloaded onto the PC. What is worse, TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A can connect to a remote host. Once such a connection has been established, any of the following malicious activities can take place:
- Downloading and running malicious files related to malware.
- Reporting a new infection to the hacker.
- Receiving instructions from the hacker.
- Uploading information harvested from the victim’s PC.
- Validating a digital certificate.
TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A Removal Options
Trojans can be located manually on the system. We have created an easy to follow step-by-step guide for experienced users to follow and deal with Trojan intruders.
However, not all users have the capacity to find and eliminate the malicious treat themselves. Not to worry! There are many AV scanners that detect and remove threats.
IMPORTANT
Trojan Downloaders are designed to download unknown malware. The only way to determine the exact number and type of threats installed silently on the system is by using anti-malware software. Malware can hide in multiple directions and can remain unnoticed until it is activated remotely.
To increase your system’s security, you can refer to the following tips:
- Make sure to use additional firewall protection. Downloading a second firewall (like ZoneAlarm, for example) is an excellent solution for any potential intrusions.
- Make sure that your programs have less administrative power over what they read and write on your computer. Make them prompt you admin access before starting.
- Use stronger passwords. Stronger passwords (preferably ones that are not words) are harder to crack by several methods, including brute forcing since it includes pass lists with relevant words.
- Turn off AutoPlay. This protects your computer from malicious executable files on USB sticks or other external memory carriers that are immediately inserted into it.
- Disable File Sharing – it is recommended if you need file sharing between your computer to password protect it to restrict the threat only to yourself if infected.
- Switch off any remote services – this can be devastating for business networks since it can cause a lot of damage on a massive scale.
- If you see a service or a process that is external and not Windows critical and is being exploited by hackers (Like Flash Player) disable it until there is an update that fixes the exploit.
- Make sure always to update the critical security patches for your software and OS.
- Configure your mail server to block out and delete suspicious file attachment containing emails.
- If you have a compromised computer in your network, make sure to isolate immediately it by powering it off and disconnecting it by hand from the network.
- Make sure to educate all of the users on the network never to open suspicious file attachments, show them examples.
- Employ a virus-scanning extension in your browser that will scan all the downloaded files on your computer.
- Turn off any non-needed wireless services, like Infrared ports or Bluetooth – hackers love to use them to exploit devices. In case you use Bluetooth, make sure that you monitor all of the unauthorized devices that prompt you to pair with them and decline and investigate any suspicious ones.
- Employ a virus-scanning extension in your browser that will scan all the downloaded files on your computer.
- Employ a powerful anti-malware solution to protect yourself from any future threats automatically.
Step 1: Start Your PC in Safe Mode to Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A.
Removing TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Windows XP, Vista, 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu.
2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Removing TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 systems:
Substep 1:
Open the Start Menu
Substep 2:
Whilst holding down Shift button, click on Power and then click on Restart.
Substep 3:
After reboot, the aftermentioned menu will appear. From there you should choose Troubleshoot.
Substep 4:
You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu you can choose Advanced Options.
Substep 5:
After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Substep 6:
Click on Restart.
Substep 7:
A menu will appear upon reboot. You should choose Safe Mode by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart and boot into Safe Mode so you can scan for and remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A.
Step 2: Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
To clean your computer you should download an updated anti-malware program on a safe PC and then install it on the affected computer in offline mode. After that you should boot into safe mode and scan your computer to remove all TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A associated objects.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A
Step 2: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A, 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A will be removed.
Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer
Eliminate TrojanDownloader:Win32/Bagoox.A 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.
