What is YeaDesktop?

YeaDesktop is an adware that comes bundled with other free applications and programs without user consent. It hijacks Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. YeaDesktop isn’t a virus, but it is one of potentially unwanted programs. After penetration, YeaDesktop displays a huge amount of publicity in the form of banners and coupons that may apply at the popular online stores, such as Amazon, eBay and others. In addition, YeaDesktop can change browser homepage or search engine, and significantly reduce browser performance. YeaDesktop may collect personal information and pass it on to third parties. If you find YeaDesktop on your PC, then you should remove it immediately.

How YeaDesktop gets on your PC?

Most of the penetrations of adware or malware occur without user consent. Often, programs as YeaDesktop come bundled with free programs and applications. For example, when you download the player, converter, or anything else, then you run the risk of catching Potentially Unwanted Program. To avoid infecting your computer, you should remember a few rules. Always read the user agreement. Don’t rush to press the “Next” button until you have verified that the program is safe. Choose the Advanced installation type to see all the additional software that installer offers you. Read reviews about obscure and suspicious programs. In addition, there are many programs on the Internet, which can help you to protect your PC. If your computer is already being attacked by YeaDesktop, use our instructions which are specified below.

How to remove YeaDesktop from your computer?

To uninstall YeaDesktop remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.

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You can try both of these products to remove YeaDesktop

Or uninstall YeaDesktop manually.

Step 1: Remove YeaDesktop from Control Panel

Windows XP:

1. Click Start.
2. Control Panel.
3. Then click Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find YeaDesktop.
5. Click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.

Windows 7/Windows Vista:

1. Click Start.
2. Then Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a Program.
4. Find YeaDesktop and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

1. Open the Menu.
2. Click Search.
3. After that click Apps.
4. Then Control Panel.
5. Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
6. Find YeaDesktop, select it and click Uninstall.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).

Windows 10:

1. Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
2. Click on App & features on the left menu.
3. On the right side, locate YeaDesktop and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
4. Click on Uninstall to confirm.

Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10

Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.

After that remove YeaDesktop from your browser.

Step 2: Remove YeaDesktop from browsers

Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome
2. Push Alt + F.
3. Click Tools.
4. Choose Extensions.
5. Find YeaDesktop.
6. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
3. Choose YeaDesktop.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.

Internet Explorer:

1. Open IE.
2. Push Alt + T.
3. Click Manage Add-ons.
4. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
5. Click Disable YeaDesktop.
6. Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
7. Click Remove button.
8. If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.

Learn more about removing extensions from IE.

Step 3: Remove following files and folders of YeaDesktop:

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Written by Rami Douafi