What is YTBM.dll?

The file named YTBM.dll is developed by Yahoo! Incorporation. It is digitally verified and signed by the company making it safe to work with. The DLL file is used by the Yahoo Toolbar bookmarks module and is scanned at multiple instances to confirm that it is not infected by malware at any point. The threat level is 1.

YTBM.dll is located in C:\Program Files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn1\ytbm.dll. The size of the DLL file as per records is 323.3 kilobytes. The version of the DLL found in the records is 8.2.1.9. The DLL is a non-system process which is safe to work with and has no direct impact on the performance of the Windows operating system.

Affected Platform: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

How to check if your computer is infected with YTBM.dll malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with YTBM.dll malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• Browser redirects to unwanted websites
• PC performance slows down
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• System screen freezes repeatedly

If you find any of the above mentioned symptoms, take the following steps to be sure about the malware infection:

1) Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

2) Go to the process tab and right-click on the YTBM.dll file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn1\ytbm.dll, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove YTBM.dll malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incorporates antivirus software with unique features like auto-sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click. To remove YTBM.dll malware using CCE, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Download the CCE suite.

Step 2: To start the application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files.

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove YTBM.dll malware from your computer including all other malwares!