Ytmp3.cc Redirects Removal

Can’t Remove Ytmp3.cc hijacker virus? This page includes detailed Ytmp3.cc Removal instructions!

If your browser suddenly starts to show the Ytmp3.cc redirect, don’t worry. It is not a virus, but a sign that there is a browser hijacker in your computer. That doesn’t mean you should ignore the problem altogether. The aim of this hijacker is to create PPC (Pay-Per-Click) revenue by generating advertisement content that the user is most likely to click on. How it works? This malware has the ability to analyze user’s browsing habits and apply the found data so the shown ads look more appealing to them. Victims of this hijacker may also notice that their homepage and search provider have been changed to a custom one. While pop-ups by themselves are not dangerous, they may lead to dangerous websites that can potentially steal user’s private information such as bank account information, passwords, IP addresses, etc.

How did I get infected with?

Ytmp3.cc can find its way into the victim’s computer via emails and attachments, from suspicious sources, ads, bundled software, etc. Another way of getting infected with this malware is by fake updates. Often users may see blinking messages that urge them to update some kind of important software. But what they don’t know is that if they click on them, they can instantly fall into the hacker’s trap and infect their PC with malicious software. It is also advised that users make sure they follow a Manual/Custom/Advanced type of installation process, so they have full control over what they let inside their system. Often victims opt for a Quick install and this way grant access for malware to infiltrate their computer without even realizing it.

Why is this dangerous?

Sure, some users might say that since Ytmp3.cc redirects pose no real danger, they can take no actions against the browser hijacker and just be extra careful not to click on any of the ads. This would be a great mistake. Any malicious software that found its way into the user’s computer without their knowledge or consent has no place there and should be removed immediately. Redirects can be dangerous because there is no way of knowing where they might lead you to. For all you know, you might become a victim to a dangerous virus and your personal data could potentially get compromised. If you don’t want your private information stolen or shared with other hackers, read on to find out how you can remove this browser hijacker from your computer.

How to Remove Ytmp3.cc virus

The Ytmp3.cc infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Ytmp3.cc 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.

STEP 1: Track down Ytmp3.cc related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Ytmp3.cc startup location

STEP 3: Delete Ytmp3.cc traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Ytmp3.cc related processes in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate Ytmp3.cc startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean Ytmp3.cc virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[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: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean Ytmp3.cc traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Ytmp3.cc by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by Ytmp3.cc

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for Ytmp3.cc, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove Ytmp3.cc argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Ytmp3.cc Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.