What is the Ad.Yieldmanager virus (Adware)?

Ad.Yieldmanager malware, also referred to as the Yieldmanager virus, ad.yieldmanager virus, or Ad.Yieldmanager.com virus is combo malware categorized as adware and browser hijacker that displays unwanted and misleading advertisements and a status box that may detail http://ad.yieldmanager.com/ as the current page loads. The Ad.Yieldmanager virus may also cause internet browsers to redirect to Ad.Yieldmanager.com and other websites, or full screen and pop-up advertisements. The Ad.Yieldmanager.com virus infects popular internet browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. It has been noted that an ad.yieldmanager add-on, extension, and/or toolbar, as well as third-party browser attachments are responsible for ad.yieldmanager.com advertisements, though ad.yieldmanager BHOs are not considered legitimate and can not be manually and voluntarily downloaded from sources such as ad.yieldmanager.com (Not Found/Image below) and removing associated browser attachments often stops ad.yieldmanager advertisements from appearing and untimely removes ad.yieldmanager malware.

Ad.yieldmanager adware alike xtendmedia has been noted to cover legitimate advertisements on legitimate websites, display pop up ad.yieldmanager adverts, as well as unethical pop-under adverts that are displayed once a browser window is closed. Also alike ad.xtendmedia, ad.yieldmanager advertisements may contain malicious payloads or direct internet users to unwanted and dangerous websites that may infect a computer with additional adware, spyware, Trojans, and ransomware such as the FBI virus. If you are infected with ad.yieldmanager malware, it is not recommended to click any advertisements or links distributed by ad.yieldmanager.

Is Yieldmanager.com safe?

No, http://yieldmanager.com and my.yieldmanager.com are not considered safe. Google claims that Yieldmanager.com may attempt to direct users to a fake or misconfigured website.

How does ad.yieldmanager malware infect a computer?

Ad.yieldmanager.com malware can infect a computer alongside third-party software and browser helper objects, add-ons, extensions, and toolbars, that entrap users to terms they would not agree with if presented properly, includind the installment of Ad.yieldmanager software and associated software without direct consent, nor knowledge.

Browser hijackers and adware are also commonly contracted via freeware, shareware, codecs, and torrents, and Ad.yieldmanager malware can also spread via compromised social media accounts (hijacked Facebook posts), email spam, and drive-by download websites. Unethical third-parties may also attempt to install Ad.yieldmanager to computers without consent to users in order to generate affiliated revenue.

To remove the Ad.yieldmanager virus and third-party malware from your computer and internet browsers  please use our free Ad.yieldmanager removal instructions below.

1. Automatic Ad.Yieldmanager removal

Use the instructions below to automatically remove Ad.Yieldmanager adware and third-party malware, as well as automatically remove unwanted search engines from your home page, default search engine, browser shortcut, and other hijacked settings using free or paid versions of software.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes will remove Yieldmanager adware. They have been notified of this infection through their forums.

1. Install the free or paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

 

2. Once Malwarebytes is installed, run the program. If you are using the free version of Malwarebytes you will be prompted to update the database, make sure to do so.

3. On the first tab labeled “Scanner” select the Perform full scan option and click the Scan button to perform a full system scan. Malwarebytes will automatically detect malware infecting the computer system.

4. Once the malware scan is complete, Malwarebytes may prompt a notice stating malicious objects were detected including Yieldmanager adware. Select the malicious objects and click the Remove Selected button to completely remove the malicious files from your computer (the image below shows a file that is NOT selected) or click the Delete button to remove quarantined files.

CCleaner

CCleaner can be used to automatically repair internet browser settings startup up settings, and uninstall stubborn Yieldmanager software.

1. Install the free or paid version of CCleaner by Piriform.

2. Once installed, open the program and navigate to Cleaner > Windows/Applications and click the Analyze button. Afterwards, click the Run Cleaner button on the bottom right of the program interface.

3. Next, navigate to Tools > Startup and search through each tab starting from windows, internet explorer, etc., all the way to Content Menu, for additional suspicious entries and click Disable and Delete once anything is found.

4. To automatically uninstall Yieldmanager and unwanted programs, navigate to the Uninstall tab and search for Yieldmanager software, etc. in the list of installed programs. Uninstall the programs as selected.

2. Manual Ad.Yieldmanager removal

Use the instructions below to manually uninstall Yieldmanager adware using generic removal procedures. 

How to uninstall Yieldmanager malware

1. Access Windows Start Menu and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. Click Uninstall a program or Add and remove a program.

3. In the list of installed programs, search for Yieldmanager and other potentially unwanted software. Once located, double click the unwanted programs or highlight them in the list and click the Uninstall button.

How to remove the Yieldmanager add-on and extension

Use the instructions to remove Yieldmanager add-ons, extensions, plugins, and toolbars. Please note, it may be necessary to search for and remove third-party browser attachments.

Google Chrome

1. Click on the Customize icon (wrench or 3 bar icon) next to the address bar and navigate to Tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the Yieldmanager extension and remove it by clicking the trashcan icon next to them.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Type Ctrl+Shift+A.

2. On the Extensions and Plugin search for the Yieldmanager add-on and remove it.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Click Tools and select Manage add-ons.

2. On the Toolbars and Extensions tab search for the Yieldmanager add-on and remove it if located.

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