If you are thinking that Open Cloud Security is a very good software, you really need to think again. It is a rogue security software from Rogue.WinAVPro family and these guys are making new rogue products everyday with different names. Open Cloud Security and AV Guard Online both products look exactly same but both products just want to steal your money by showing fake infections.
Open Cloud Security doesn't have any capabilities to scan your computer. It is pre-programmed to play an animation and show bogus infection results. This software doesn't have any virus database and everything is faked just to drag you into purchasing full version of the software. It will show fake infections and then tell you that your computer is under danger and you need to purchase full version of Open Cloud security. This is just to trick you and then steal your money.
This rogue software gets installed via fake software updates, free downloads, flash update and other various methods. You'll never suspect that you are downloading a bogus software but when you'll double click on the downloaded file, you'll get Open Cloud Security virus.
Open Cloud Security will block all applications on your computer including your anti-virus software. It will pop-up at startup and literally take over your computer. Here are two screen shots of Open Cloud Security doing a fake scan and showing bogus results :
We suggest that you don't trust Open Cloud Security at all but get on your feet to remove this infection from your computer as soon as you can. The longer Open Cloud security virus stays on your computer, more harm it will do.
How to Remove Open Cloud Security
Open Cloud Security block all applications on your computer for its own benefit. It does that so that you can't run an anti-virus software and get rid of the infection.
we have studied Open Cloud Security rogue and found two methods which are effective in removing the rogue software. Read both removal methods below and follow one according to your expertise level with computers.
1. Automatic Removal Method
Automatic Removal method is the best method for complete Open Cloud Security Removal. This method is based on downloading a genuine anti-spyware program to get rid of the rogue software. Follow these steps :
A) Reboot your computer and press "F8" key repeatedly. This will show start up menu of Windows. Select "Safe Mode with Networking" and boot up your computer.
B) Download Spyware Doctor by clicking the button below. Spyware Doctor is a very powerful software and It can deal with fake products like Open Cloud Security very easily.
After downloading Spyware Doctor, install it in your machine and update its virus database. Now click on "Scan" button and do a Full Scan of your computer.
Spyware Doctor will scan all files on your computer and during scanning, It will report several infections on your computer. One of those infections will be Open Cloud Security. We have tested this on our computer and found that Spyware Doctor catches Open Cloud Security very easily.
Once the scan is done, click "Fix Checked" button and remove all the infections. That's it. Reboot your computer in Normal mode and you won't notice any signs of Open Cloud Security on your computer.
2. Manual Removal Method.
Manual removal method is only meant for advanced computer user's and you shouldn't follow this method unless you consider yourself as a computer geek. Average computer user's can't follow this method as most things on the computer are blocked by the virus and in that case, It is a tough task to remove the rogue.
Manual removal steps may not work at times and there is big risk involved If you end up doing something wrong. Follow these steps at your own risk :
1. Reboot your computer and when computer reboots, repeatedly press "F8" key on your keyboard. This will show a menu. Use up and down arrow keys to select "Safe Mode with Networking" and press enter.
2. Open Cloud Security will not run in Safe Mode and this will make your job easier. Search for malicious files on your computer and delete them.
Keep in mind that Open Cloud Security creates files with random name and below filenames are not carved in stone. You may have files on your computer with these names or other random names.
%appdata%\opencloud security\opencloud security.exe (Or Random File Name)
%appdata%\opencloud security\opencloud security.ico
%appdata%\opencloud security\wf.conf
%programs%\opencloud security\opencloud security.lnk
3. After deleting infected files, open Registry Editor and delete/correct these registry entries :
The above registry entry refers to a entry which runs Open Cloud Security automatically on startup. If you follow above steps carefully and know your way with computers, you can easily conduct open cloud security removal. If in doubt, consider following automatic removal method instead.
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