YTDownloader Virus Removal

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

YTDownloader is nothing you’d want to deal with. Crooks advertise this thing as a quick and easy tool to convert videos. However, crooks tend to lie. You know that already, don’t you? Behind its harmless facade, YTDownloader is a highly questionable program. It’s been classified as an adware-type PUP (potentially unwanted program). In other words, you’re now stuck with a dangerous and sneaky parasite. Yes, there are more destructive types of malware out there. No, that doesn’t mean you should tolerate and keep YTDownloader. Once the virus invades your PC, your browsers get modified. As you could imagine, none of these bizarre changes involves your permission or consent in any way. Parasites don’t search for your authorization. Malware doesn’t work that way. YTDownloader installs a browser extension and additional toolbars. It completely hijacks your browsing experience and takes control over your online activities. Thanks to the parasite’s plugin, all your browsers are now unreliable. They constantly generate the infamous YTDownloader  pop-ups. Discounts, coupons, product deals, product offers, various ads in various shapes. Adware brings along a never-ending pile of web links. What they have in common is the fact you must avoid them. YTDownloader’s commercials are not only irritating. These ads cover your PC screen all the time. However, they are immensely unreliable. Adware displays one very specific category of links. Sponsored links. That means the YTDownloader pop-ups could be leading you directly to more infections. If you click a corrupted ad, you have nobody to blame but yourself. Due to the parasite’s presence, you might download more malicious programs. How can you tell whether a pop-up is safe or fake? You can’t. The only way to find out is by clicking the ad. Are you willing to risk it? If not, stay away from the endless web links YTDownloader brings along. Their purpose is to generate web traffic, not to help you shop online. Restrain yourself from clicking and don’t let hackers fool you. YTDownloader is also famous for spying on your browsing-related data. Browsing history, search queries, passwords, usernames, email addresses, IP addresses. This program puts at risk your sensitive, private information. It could attempt to steal your bank account data as well. To prevent serious harm, tackle the intruder ASAP.

How did I get infected with YTDownloader?

Infections like YTDownloader use stealthy methods. The stealthiest one is called freeware/shareware bundling. It’s also the most popular technique applied by all sorts of parasites. Next time you download bundled programs, take your time. Make sure you’ve thoroughly checked out the software you’re about to install. Never rush. Rushing the installation is probably the reason why this virus is currently on board. To prevent similar problems, opt for the Custom or Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. Skipping steps allows malicious infections to invade your PC. The bundle you download could be hiding a whole bunch of unwanted intruders. Unverified bundled are more likely to pose a threat to your safety. Hence, stay away from illegitimate programs and websites. Another rule of thumb is to read the Terms and Conditions. Same piece of advice goes for the End User License Agreement (EULA). There might be some terms and/or condition you strongly disagree with. Do you see why you shouldn’t skip installation steps? Don’t underestimate hackers’ creativity when it comes to parasites. Take care of your device instead.

Why is YTDownloader dangerous?

The pop-up ads are annoying. And that is just the beginning. YTDownloader’s long list of malicious features is just getting started. Your browsers are modified without your permission. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer all fall victim to this pest. They now redirect you to random websites and generate ads. You’re unable to surf the Internet at peace. It goes without saying that YTDownloader’s presence slows down your PC speed. It causes your browsers to crash and freeze. It could even lead to Internet connection issues. To top it all, this infection jeopardizes your privacy. The virus sends your information straight into the hands of hackers. Their hands should most definitely never get to your personal data, though. The sooner you uninstall this nuisance, the better. To do so manually, please follow our detailed removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove YTDownloader?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the YTDownloader 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 YTDownloader.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: YTDownloader

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

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the YTDownloader 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 YTDownloader folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!