Every time, when you browse the Web with your browser the Yts.am popups, ads or notifications keeps annoying you? It could mean that you’re a victim of a PUP from the ‘ad-supported’ software (also known as adware) group.
The adware modifies the Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Google Chrome settings to open tons of undesired popups on all web sites, including web-sites where previously you advertisements have never seen. These ads can be varied: pop-up windows, boxes, in-text ads, different sized banners and so on.
The adware that causes multiple intrusive pop-up ads, may insert a lot of ads directly to the pages that you visit, creating a sense that the advertising banners have been added by the authors of the page. Moreover, legal sponsored links may be replaced on the fake advertisements, that will offer to download and install various unnecessary and malicious apps.
Even worse, the adware can analyze your surfing, and gain access to your confidential info and, later, can sell it to third parties. Thus, there are more than enough reasons to remove Yts.am advertisements from your personal computer.
Instructions which is shown below, will allow you to clean your personal computer from the adware as well as get rid of Yts.am undesired pop up ads from the Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer and MS Edge and other web-browsers.
Remove Yts.am popups, notifications, ads
In the few simple steps below, we’ll try to cover the Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and MS Edge and provide general help to delete Yts.am popup notifications. You may find some minor differences in your MS Windows install. No matter, you should be okay if you follow the steps outlined below: delete all suspicious and unknown programs, reset internet browsers settings, fix web browsers shortcuts, get rid of harmful scheduled tasks, use free malware removal utilities. Read this manual carefully, bookmark or print it, because you may need to close your web-browser or reboot your machine.
To remove Yts.am popups, execute the steps below:
- How to delete Yts.am pop-ups without any software
- How to remove Yts.am popups with freeware
- Run AdBlocker to stop Yts.am popups
- How can you prevent the adware
- To sum up
How to delete Yts.am pop-ups without any software
If you perform exactly the instructions below you should be able to delete the Yts.am advertisements from the Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge and Firefox browsers.
Remove suspicious software by using Windows Control Panel
Check out the Microsoft Windows Control Panel (Programs and Features section) to see all installed applications. We recommend to click on the “Date Installed” in order to sort the list of software by the date you installed them. If you see any unknown and dubious programs, they are the ones you need to remove.
Windows 10, 8.1, 8
Click the Windows logo, and then click Search 
. Type ‘Control panel’and press Enter as on the image below.
Once the ‘Control Panel’ opens, click the ‘Uninstall a program’ link under Programs category as shown on the image below.
Windows 7, Vista, XP
Open Start menu and select the ‘Control Panel’ at right like below.
Then go to ‘Add/Remove Programs’ or ‘Uninstall a program’ (Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista) as displayed in the following example.
Carefully browse through the list of installed applications and remove all dubious and unknown applications. We recommend to click ‘Installed programs’ and even sorts all installed programs by date. Once you have found anything dubious that may be the ad supported software which causes intrusive Yts.am pop ups or other potentially unwanted application (PUA), then select this program and click ‘Uninstall’ in the upper part of the window. If the suspicious program blocked from removal, then run Revo Uninstaller Freeware to fully remove it from your system.
Remove Yts.am popups from Chrome
Reset Google Chrome settings to remove Yts.am pop up ads. If you are still experiencing issues with Yts.am pop up ads, you need to reset Google Chrome browser to its original state. This step needs to be performed only if adware has not been removed by the previous steps.
Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal dotes (
). It will open the drop-down menu. Choose More Tools, then click Extensions.
Carefully browse through the list of installed plugins. If the list has the add-on labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following tutorial: Remove Google Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy otherwise, just go to the step below.
Open the Google Chrome main menu again, press to “Settings” option.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown below and click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.
Confirm your action, click the “Reset” button.
Remove Yts.am from Firefox by resetting internet browser settings
Resetting your Mozilla Firefox is basic troubleshooting step for any issues with your web browser program, including the redirect to Yts.am page. However, your saved bookmarks and passwords will not be lost. This will not affect your history, passwords, bookmarks, and other saved data.
First, run the Mozilla Firefox. Next, click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (
). It will display the drop-down menu. Next, click the Help button (
).
In the Help menu click the “Troubleshooting Information”. In the upper-right corner of the “Troubleshooting Information” page click on “Refresh Firefox” button as shown on the image below.
Confirm your action, click the “Refresh Firefox”.
Delete Yts.am popup notifications from Internet Explorer
The Internet Explorer reset is great if your browser is hijacked or you have unwanted addo-ons or toolbars on your web-browser, that installed by an malicious software.
First, run the IE, then click ‘gear’ icon 
. It will show the Tools drop-down menu on the right part of the browser, then press the “Internet Options” like below.
In the “Internet Options” screen, select the “Advanced” tab, then click the “Reset” button. The Internet Explorer will show the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” dialog box. Further, click the “Delete personal settings” check box to select it. Next, press the “Reset” button as displayed in the following example.
After the process is done, click “Close” button. Close the Internet Explorer and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. This step will help you to restore your browser’s home page, newtab and default search provider to default state.
How to remove Yts.am popups with freeware
If you’re not expert at computers, then we suggest to use free removal tools listed below to get rid of Yts.am ads for good. The automatic method is highly recommended. It has less steps and easier to implement than the manual method. Moreover, it lower risk of system damage. So, the automatic Yts.am removal is a better option.
Run Zemana to get rid of Yts.am pop up advertisements
Zemana Anti Malware is a malicious software removal tool created for Microsoft Windows. This utility will help you remove Yts.am pop-up ads, various types of malware (including hijackers and PUPs) from your computer. It has simple and user friendly interface. While the Zemana Free does its job, your machine will run smoothly.
- Click the following link to download the latest version of Zemana Free for Microsoft Windows. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.
Zemana AntiMalware
164113 downloads
Author: Zemana Ltd
Category: Security tools
Update: July 16, 2019
- When the download is finished, close all applications and windows on your PC. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s named Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup.
- Further, click Next button and follow the prompts.
- Once installation is done, click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan with this utility for the ad supported software that cause undesired Yts.am ads to appear. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient. While the Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) utility is checking, you can see count of objects it has identified as being infected by malware.
- When Zemana has completed scanning, you’ll be opened the list of all found items on your computer. When you’re ready, press “Next”. After finished, you can be prompted to restart your computer.
Use Hitman Pro to remove Yts.am pop up advertisements
Hitman Pro is a portable utility which finds and deletes unwanted software like browser hijacker infections, adware, toolbars, other web-browser plugins and other malicious software. It scans your personal computer for adware that responsible for the appearance of Yts.am advertisements and produces a list of threats marked for removal. HitmanPro will only erase those unwanted applications that you wish to be removed.
Download HitmanPro from the link below. Save it on your Desktop.
Download and use HitmanPro on your computer. Once started, press “Next” button for scanning your system for the ad supported software that causes undesired Yts.am pop up notifications. This task can take some time, so please be patient. When a threat is detected, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is complete..
Once Hitman Pro completes the scan, Hitman Pro will open a screen which contains a list of malicious software that has been detected.
You may get rid of threats (move to Quarantine) by simply press Next button.
It will display a prompt, click the “Activate free license” button to begin the free 30 days trial to delete all malware found.
Automatically remove Yts.am notifications with MalwareBytes
Trying to remove Yts.am pop-up notifications can become a battle of wills between the adware infection and you. MalwareBytes Free can be a powerful ally, removing most of today’s adware, malicious software and PUPs with ease. Here’s how to use MalwareBytes Free will help you win.
Download MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) from the following link.
326466 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: April 15, 2020
Once the download is complete, run it and follow the prompts. Once installed, the MalwareBytes Free will try to update itself and when this task is done, click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan with this tool for the ad-supported software that redirects your browser to annoying Yts.am page. This procedure can take quite a while, so please be patient. When a malware, adware or potentially unwanted apps are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Review the scan results and then click “Quarantine Selected” button.
The MalwareBytes is a free program that you can use to remove all detected folders, files, services, registry entries and so on. To learn more about this malware removal tool, we recommend you to read and follow the few simple steps or the video guide below.
Run AdBlocker to stop Yts.am popups
It’s also critical to protect your browsers from harmful webpages and advertisements by using an ad-blocker program such as AdGuard. Security experts says that it will greatly reduce the risk of malware, and potentially save lots of money. Additionally, the AdGuard may also protect your privacy by blocking almost all trackers.
- Click the link below to download AdGuard. Save it on your MS Windows desktop or in any other place.
Adguard download
26660 downloads
Version: 6.4
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: November 15, 2018
- After downloading is done, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” program window. Follow the prompts.
- When the installation is complete, click “Skip” to close the setup program and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick tutorial which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.
- In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you start your system, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop pop-up advertisements, Yts.am popups, as well as other malicious or misleading web pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the icon named AdGuard, that is located on your desktop.
How can you prevent the adware
Probably ad-supported software get installed onto your system when you have installed certain free applications like E-Mail checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly, the adware can be bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar webpages which hosts free programs. So, you should start any files downloaded from the World Wide Web with great caution! Always carefully read the ‘User agreement’, ‘Software license’ and ‘Terms of use’. In the procedure of installing a new program, you need to choose a ‘Manual’, ‘Advanced’ or ‘Custom’ install method to control what components and bundled apps to be installed.
To sum up
Once you’ve finished the steps outlined above, your personal computer should be clean from this ad-supported software and other malware. The IE, MS Edge, Firefox and Chrome will no longer display unwanted Yts.am web page when you browse the Net. Unfortunately, if the guide does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help.
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