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* What is YapBrowser

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove YapBrowser manually

* Uninstall YapBrowser from Windows 10

* Uninstall YapBrowser from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall YapBrowser from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

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Command or file name:

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Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

YapBrowser

svcrhost.exe

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


Unlike spyware and worms, YapBrowser can't outspread by itself. They are often delivered to a victim through an email message where it masquerades as an image or joke, or by a ill-intentioned website, which installs the YapBrowser on a machine through sensibilities in Internet browser software such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. After gathering this information, the YapBrowser then transmits that data to another machine, usually for commersializing purposes. YapBrowser is draft your PC when user unknowingly install the creation when they install something else. The US FTC (FTC) suggested on the Web site to remove YapBrowser, what to do when trying to fulfill YapBrowser removal and assert from YapBrowser with some seemly YapBrowser removal tool. YapBrowser at first meant hardware required for spy purposes.


YapBrowser intrusion method

YapBrowser installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (YapBrowser). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. YapBrowser copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is svcrhost.exe . Sometimes it creates new startup key with name YapBrowser and value svcrhost.exe . You can also find it in your processes list with name svcrhost.exe or YapBrowser. Also, it can create folder with name YapBrowser under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation YapBrowser starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove YapBrowser immediately.


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How to remove YapBrowser manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with YapBrowser, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by YapBrowser.

To get rid of YapBrowser, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


  • yapbrowser.exe
  • yapbrowser.lnk
  • yapbro~1.exe

Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


  • %programfiles%\yapbrowser\
  • %autostart% \yapbrowser\


3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\YapBrowser
    Value: DisplayName
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\YapBrowser
    Value: UninstallString
  • Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{75048700-EF1F-11D0-9888-006097DEACF9}
    \Count

    Value: HRZR_EHACNGU:LncOebjfre.yax

Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall YapBrowser related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for YapBrowser entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If YapBrowser won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find YapBrowser under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate YapBrowser or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find YapBrowser

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find YapBrowser related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like YapBrowser are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like YapBrowser.

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