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Threat's profile Threat indicator: HIGH

Name of the threat:Yuupsearch

Command or file name:smss.exe

Threat type:Adware

Affected OS:Win32/Win64 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Affected browsers:Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari

If Yuupsearch came from shareware products it's often damaged and while working displays unnecessary, periodic alerts, so, remove it as soon as possible. There are no presages of Yuupsearch presence on computer since it does not append anything to the platform tray nor the application menu creating it harder to detect it and fulfill its elimination. Research results from Yuupsearch cracked toolbars may be restricted to only sites that pay for position controlling. There can be models when Yuupsearch can turn "no" and "cancel" push-buttons to "yes" or "setup" ones, so, you understand why it's so important to fulfill its removal. You're quite a lot startled with Yuupsearch, aren't you? Do you have headache considering about how to remove Yuupsearch which isn't really removed?


Yuupsearch intrusion method

Yuupsearch installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Yuupsearch). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Yuupsearch copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is smss.exe. Then it creates new startup key with name Yuupsearch and value smss.exe. You can also find it in your processes list with name smss.exe or Yuupsearch. Also, it can create folder with name Yuupsearch under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. If you have further questions about Yuupsearch, please ask below. You can use programs to remove Yuupsearch from your browsers below.


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How to remove Yuupsearch manually

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

To get rid of Yuupsearch, you should:

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

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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:

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

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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 Yuupsearch related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Yuupsearch 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 Yuupsearch 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 Yuupsearch 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 programs that can be connected with Yuupsearch 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 entries related to Yuupsearch
  • Click Uninstall button.

Windows XP

  • Click Start
  • In the menu choose Control Panel
  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.
  • Find Yuupsearch related entries.
  • Click Remove button.

Remove Yuupsearch related extensions from your browsers

Yuupsearch in some cases can be accompanied with browsers extension. We recommend you to use free option Toolbar Remover under Tools in Spyhunter Remediation Tool to remove unwanted browser extensions related to Yuupsearch. We recommend you to perform scan your PC with Removal Tool or Spyhunter Remediation Tool. To remove extenions from your browsers manually do the following:

Internet Explorer

  • While in Internet Explorer click cogwheel icon in the top right corner
  • In the menu choose the Manage Add-ons
  • Select Toolbar and Extension tab.
  • Choose add-on possibly related to Yuupsearch or other related adware BHO.
  • Click Disable button.

Warning: This option will only disable unwanted plugin. For effective Yuupsearch removal use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.

Google Chrome

  • Start Google Chrome.
  • In the address bar type chrome://extensions/
  • In the list of add-ons find related to Yuupsearch and click recycle bin icon.
  • Confirm Yuupsearch removal.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open Firefox
  • In the address bar type about:addons
  • Click Extensions tab.
  • In the list of extension locate ones related to Yuupsearch.
  • Click Remove button near it.

Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Yuupsearch are very widespread and, unfortunately, many anti-virus programs fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any anti-virus programs and creates additional shield against threats like Yuupsearch.


Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Yuupsearch and smss.exe we received earlier:

Problem Summary: fifa 10 error

when i try to start the game it gives error that could not locate protopingresponsespec from the dynamic library...
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Problem Summary: The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll.

when i start fifa 08 it gives this message "The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll."
how to strt the game

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll.

when i start fifa 08 it gives this message "The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll."
how to strt the game

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll.

when i start fifa 08 it gives this message "The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll."
how to strt the game

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: while installing fifa 2010

While i was installing fifa 2010 i saw an error message like
rocedure entry point protopingresponsespec could not be located in the dynamic link library dirtysock.dll.Please help me out to solve this issue

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll.

when I start the the game hulk then error is occure The procedure entry point D3DPERF_ SetMaker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: fifa 10 startup error the procedure entry point protopingresponsespec could not be located in the dynamic link library dirtysock.dll

when i starts fifa 10 it gives an error...how to fix fifa 10 startup error the procedure entry point protopingresponsespec

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: error in playing fifa 10

am having a problem playing a game \\\"fifa 2010\\\" on my pc. When i open the fifa10 shortcut on my desktop it shows a dialogue box saying the error message \"The procedure entry point D3DPERF_SetMarker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll\"

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: can not start fifa 09

fifa 09 when installed gets an error called dirtysock.dll not found please help me

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: fifa 10 showing............the procedure entry point D3DPERF_SetMarker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll

fifa 10 showing............the procedure entry point D3DPERF_SetMarker could not be located in the dynamic link library d3d9.dll...........

i hav xp service pack 2,n vidia geforce 9500gt,3 gb ram....!!!!
please help me........give the perfect solution.....!so that it could run on my pc

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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