Remove Idle Buddy Malware

Can’t Remove Idle Buddy? This page includes detailed Idle Buddy Removal instructions!

The Idle Buddy application should not remain on your device. Security experts have categorized this piece of software as Malware. Unfortunately, it is not safe. The Idle Buddy malware interferes with your daily browsing activities. It pushes numerous potentially dangerous advertisements on you. Following a successful installation, the parasite takes full control of your favorite web browser. It forces numerous adverts on every website you open. Banners, hyperlinks, banners, in-texts, hyperlinks. Various pop-ups cover your screen every time you as much as touch your browser. Your browsing sessions are not what they used to be. Your poor browser barely displays the numerous adverts. It freezes and crashes frequently. As if this is not irritating enough, but your Internet connection is also slower than usual. Yes, all these issues are caused by the malware. Unfortunately, if you don’t take action against the intruder, your conditions will worsen rapidly. This pest gets more and more aggressive with each passing day. Soon, you will not be able to get any work done. The malware will drown you in a sea of advertisements. It will start to redirect your web traffic. It will even pause your online videos for commercial breaks. Your web browsing will turn into a nightmare. Luckily, you don’t need to suffer. The Idle Buddy malware is removable. If you act promptly, you can delete this intruder completely. If you postpone, however, there will be unwanted consequences. This malware is not safe. It exposes both your privacy and security at risk. Other parasites may use it to further infect our device. So, don’t waste your time. Track this intruder down and delete it on the spot!

How did I get infected with Idle Buddy?

The Idle Buddy malware did not appear by magic. It surprised you with its appearance because you were careless. The thing about malware is that these parasites cannot install themselves. They need your (the user’s) approval to get on board. No permission — no installation. It’s that simple. Unfortunately, the crooks have found a way around the rule. No one said that the malware must ask openly. It hides in software bundles, torrents, fake updates and malicious messages. All these methods, however, will fail if you are vigilant and doubting. So, learn your lesson. Don’t let parasites like the Idle Buddy malware on board ever again. Download your software from reputable sources only. Avoid using torrents. And pay close attention to all installation processes. If you are offered an Advanced installation option, by all means, select it. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all changes that are about to be made to your settings. Take your time to examine the list carefully. If there are additional programs about to be installed, deselect them. Be very careful with these third-party apps. More often than not, they are malicious. So, deselect all suspicious ones. You can deselect all of them and still install the program you originally planned to set up. Also, do not skip the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement (EULA). If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately.

Why is Idle Buddy dangerous?

The Idle Buddy malware ruins your browsing experience. It pushes numerous adverts on you. All these ads are more than annoying. They are potential threats. The malware has no security mechanism. Numerous crooks use the utility to reach potential victims. They spread false and misleading content. One click on the wrong ad is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. Even if you dodge this bullet, more are flying your way. The malware jeopardizes your security. This utility spies on you. It knows your every online step. What videos you watch, what links you follow, what search inquiries you make. Even the Incognito mode of your browser cannot hide you from its watchful eye. The parasite knows your every online step. And it uses the information against you. Anyone willing to pay can use the malware and its resources to target you with customized marketing campaigns. The crooks prepare custom adverts. They show you what you want to see, but when you click on the ads, you get redirected to shady-looking websites. Various online scams are also promoted through the malware. This parasite is turning you into an easy target! Do not put up with this situation. Delete the Idle Buddy malware ASAP!

How Can I Remove Idle Buddy?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Idle Buddy infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of Idle Buddy.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: Idle Buddy

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Idle Buddy program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Idle Buddy folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!