How to Remove not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs Virus

not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs is high level computer virus persists to do harm on the targeted PC. If you are regarding it a small issue can be fixed by antivirus program, you will be wrong. As a matter of fact, it is extremely crafty and stubborn virus hides deeply on system that security tools wouldn’t be taken for granted to remove the virus thoroughly.

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not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs is a complicated virus consisted of multiple components. In other words, the virus is vicious to give rise to various damage on different areas. Files, programs, Task Manager, Registry Entry, web browsers are all the targets to be affected by this virus. Actually, by messing up system settings, it is intending to open backdoor access for allowing other infections to come and enlarge damages. The last but not the least, not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs is a creation from the cyber crook to track and steal personal information from online activities. Therefore, before any severe problem has been made, not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs should be removed immediately once upon the detection.

Harmful damages not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs would do on your computer

1. not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs is an unwanted computer infection which sneaks into computer secretly
2. not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs always bypass security tools through rootkit tactic
3. not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs weakens system security and computer response
4. not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs is infamous for inserting computer with unknown infections
5. not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs may track and send your personal information to hackers

Why can’t antivirus software remove not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs thoroughly?

It is very upsetting to get interfered with not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs. However, what makes users really frustrated is that almost all the antivirus software won’t be able to find and terminate this tricky threat. It conceals itself quite well on system that common security tools won’t be able to remove it thoroughly. Fortunately, manual removal method is indeed a helpful solution to eradicate this virus completely. Here are the step by step instructions as below.

How to remove not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs step by step

1. To stop running processes of not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs, please press Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys to open Task Manager:

[random name].exe

2. Show all hidden files: On Windows XP

• Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
• Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.
• Click on the Control Panel menu option.
• When the control panel opens click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
• Under the Folder Options category, click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button

On Windows 7 / Vista

• Click and open Libraries
• Under the Folder Options category of Tools , click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
• Under the Hidden files and folders section, select the radio button labeled Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
• Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).
• Press the Apply button and then the OK button.

On Windows 8 /8.1

• Click on Windows Explorer ;
• Click on View tab;
• Check the "Hidden Items" box

3. Search and find the related files of not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs, delete them all:

%AppData%\<random>\

%LocalAppData%\KB8456137\KB8456137.exe

%AppData%\<random>\<random>.exe

%Temp%\[random].bat

4. Terminate these Registry Entries created by not-a-virus-AdWare.Win32.Yotoon.abs.

Method 1 (Available on Windows XP, Windows 7 /Vista, and Windows 8 /8.1):

• Call out “Run” box by pressing “Windows” key + “R” key on your keyboard;
• Type "Regedit" into the Run box and click OK to open Registry Editor

Method 2 (Available on Windows 7/ Vista):

• Click on Start button to open Start Menu
• Type "Regedit" into the search box and click on Regedit to open Registry Editor

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\[random]

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SD2014" = "%AppData%\<random>\<random>.exe"

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\KB8456137 = "%LocalAppData%\KB8456137\KB8456137.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\<random 3 chars>.exe" -a "%1" %*

Attention Please: If you are not so familiar with computer operation, any mistake will mess up system settings and crash down your PC. To make your computer for sure, it is suggested to start a live chat with expert and get professional help here.