What is YSearch?
At first glance YSearch may look like a very useful and useful extension for enhancing the effectiveness of search and browsing experience, but it’s not true and here’s why. YSearch is a browser extension that comes into the PC without user consent. This potentially unwanted software isn’t a virus, but it creates many problems for user while the browsing. YSearch displays tons of annoying banner ads, coupons, and more. This program can redirect the user to ad sites such as eBay, Amazon and others, also it can change the homepage and browser settings. YSearch can gather your personal information (passwords, history of your browsing) and send it to third parties. Many ads and offers are bait for users because the YSearch was created in order to make money. Take care for the safety of your information. Remove YSearch right now.
How YSearch gets on your PC?
Potentially unwanted programs come on a computer without consent of the user. User may not notice the penetration of these programs. It comes bundled with other free downloads from popular sites. Typically, users do not attach importance to the conditions and suggestions. This is a mistake. Always read the user agreement to know what you are offering. Take your time. Try to follow closely the installation process and pay attention to the elements that are obscured or are written in small type. Select advanced installation type. Do not install programs that seem suspicious. Be careful! If your PC is already infected, then use the instructions that mentioned below to remove YSearch completely.
How to remove YSearch from your computer?
To uninstall YSearch remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
In our view, there are 3 products that potentially have YSearch in their database. You can try to use them for removing YSearch.
Recommended Solution:
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Alternative Solution:
Norton Antivirus – detects files, registry values and folders of viruses that show the same behavior as YSearch.
You can try both of these products to remove YSearch
Or uninstall YSearch manually.
Step 1: Remove YSearch from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find YSearch.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find YSearch and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find YSearch, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate YSearch and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- 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 YSearch from your browser.
Step 2: Remove YSearch from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find YSearch.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose YSearch.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable YSearch.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Remove following files and folders of YSearch:
Remove following registry entries:
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Written by Rami Douafi