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Uninstall OnlineDialer
OnlineDialer Description and Removal Instructions
The Online Dialer is used to bill you through your phone bill for the time you spend at particular websites. Once it has your phone billing information, Online Dialer may allow any website operator to run programs on your computer and dial out to expensive numbers.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Please note: This website is NOT associated or affiliated in any way
with OnlineDialer or its creators. The content provided in this article should NOT be construed as an endorsement, a recommendation or an advertisement for OnlineDialer.
The goal of this article is to assist computer users on the detection and removal of OnlineDialer. This article is provided on an "as is" basis and to be used for informational purposes only. |
Why Should I Remove OnlineDialer?
Note: Manual removal is a difficult process and it is not recommend
unless you are an expert in this field. Therefore, your best defense is to
download and install a reliable anti-spyware program to scan OnlineDialer and other spyware on your machine.
In order to detect OnlineDialer in the easiest and fastest way possible, we advised trying the free SpyHunter scanner provided on this website.
The free version of SpyHunter is only a detection utility.
However, if you wish to continue to the OnlineDialer removal stage with SpyHunter, you must first purchase the full version of SpyHunter or you
can manually remove OnlineDialer by moving on to the "Remove OnlineDialer Manually" section.
Online threats constantly change to avoid detection, and therefore SpyHunter comes equipped with a full technical support, as well as a
one-on-one customer support service called Spyware HelpDesk which gives its support technicians the ability to create a custom automated
fix tailored to your PC. If SpyHunter is unable to detect and remove OnlineDialer, the Spyware Helpdesk will generate a custom fix, transmit
it to your SpyHunter removal tool and completely remove OnlineDialer from your PC.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
- Run a full system scan to detect OnlineDialer files.
- Once you've detected OnlineDialer on your PC, you will then need to purchase SpyHunter to start the removal process.
- Reboot your PC and rerun the scan for any remaining traces of OnlineDialer.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove OnlineDialer
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Remove OnlineDialer Manually
Tip:
If you are not an expert in this field, we highly
recommend you use SpyHunter to scan your PC for OnlineDialer. You'll run
the risk of damaging your computer if you make a mistake
during the manual removal process.
Stop the following OnlineDialer processes:
od-stnd280.exe
Remove the following
OnlineDialer registry keys:
02C20140-76F8-4763-83D5-B660107B7A90 11BF0E2B-4229-4ADC-9C11-1C6968731018 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\02C20140-76F8-4763-83D5-B660107B7A90\\ ABC7630F-71CE-4A96-9AA6-0469457B9BA3 MaConnect.Loader MaConnect.Loader.1 8512B008-B0AA-451F-A744-A289FD8FFDE6
Unregister the following OnlineDialer DLL files:
MaConnect.dll
Locate and delete the following OnlineDialer
files:
MaConnect.dll od-stnd280.exe od-stnd280 od-stnd280.lnk MaConnect.inf
OnlineDialer Advice
OnlineDialer manual removal process can be difficult to do because you're required to access and edit
sensitive files in your system registry.
Warning: If you try to remove OnlineDialer files without being completely
sure what you are doing, you run the risk of damaging or losing important data on your computer.
Tip: To avoid this risk, we highly recommend you use a good spyware cleaner/remover to
automatically find and remove OnlineDialer as well as spyware,
adware, trojan and malware in your PC.
OnlineDialer Automatic Detection
To automatically search for OnlineDialer...
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for detection. To remove OnlineDialer
and other threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
For more details on OnlineDialer, please read our "OnlineDialer Overview" below.
OnlineDialer Overview
In the following sections, we investigate and explain the key malicious properties that are attributed to OnlineDialer.
How OnlineDialer infects your PC
OnlineDialer may use one or more of these methods to infect your computer. OnlineDialer is spyware that may take
control of your entire system. OnlineDialer may infect your computer...
- Through unexpected email attachments. One of the most popular ways of becoming infected with spyware is by opening an attachment
sent via e-mail. You should never open unexpected email attachments. Confirm with the sender first that they did in fact send the
email.
- Through browser security loopholes while you're surfing the Web. Some spyware can even bypass firewalls by disguising itself as
part of legitimate software.
- Through instant messenger programs. If you're not secured by a good firewall, spyware can attach itself when you're
sharing files with your instant messenger.
- OnlineDialer recreates, repairs and updates itself. OnlineDialer and other complex spyware
applications may recreate, repair and update themselves to evade deletion. When OnlineDialer alters, restores and updates
its files, DLLs, registry keys and process, a scanner may only remove part of the program allowing the other
remaining files to execute procedures to repair and update. In these cases, it can make the OnlineDialer manual removal
process very difficult.
OnlineDialer Prevention Rules
Follow these OnlineDialer prevention rules and protect your computer from OnlineDialer and other spyware:
Rule #1: Ensure that your Windows Security is up-to-date.
Every week Microsoft provides their new updates that can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. To get
Microsoft Update, you should do the following steps:
- Go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates,
- Select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list,
- Open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet,
- Press "Default Level" and then OK,
- Press "Custom Level."
Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software.
A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current OnlineDialer as well as other forms of spyware
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 OnlineDialer automatically.
Download SpyHunter Scanner.
** SpyHunter scanner version is ONLY for spyware detection. To remove OnlineDialer
and other online threats, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's removal tool.
Rule #3: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date.
New OnlineDialer files can be created every day, thus it is very important to ensure that your
anti-spyware program is up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click
of a button so you can get new spyware definitions immediately. Often, good anti-spyware software will open
an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.
Rule #4: Install and keep your firewall turned on.
A firewall is vital for a complete protection of your PC. Ensure that your firewall is always turned on.
A firewall can stop unwanted software like OnlineDialer from hijacking your PC.
OnlineDialer and other Spyware Related Info:
Wikipedia.org/Spyware - Wikipedia's definition of spyware.
StopBadware.org - A non-profit organization that aims to fight against badware.
Anti-Spyware Coalition - Is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best
practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
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