How to Remove “YTabBar.dll”

What is YtabBar.dll? 


The file named YTabBar.dll is developed by Yahoo!. The original developer of the DLL file has officially signed and verified the file for its authenticity. It is confirmed to be safe to work with because of the security updates rolled out. It is used by Yahoo toolbar and browser add-on. The program has not been involved in any malware or virus attacks. The threat level is 1.

YTabBar.dll is located in C:\Program Files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\ytabbar.dll. The size of DLL file is 205.8 kilobytes. The version of the program found is 7.0.7.0. The DLL is found to be a non-system process which has no direct impact on the performance of the Windows operating system and hence can be removed without any issues.

Affected Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
 

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


Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with YtabBar.dll malware:
  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • YtabBar.dll file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system
To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:
  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the YtabBar.dll and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Program Files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\ytabbar.dll, then it is likely that the system is affected with YtabBar.dll malware.

How to remove YtabBar.dll malware fromsystem using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing YtabBar.dll file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove YtabBar.dll malware from your computer including all other malwares!
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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 June 2008 at 9:01 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Yahoo! Executable 776305af10d786c0
21b8fd1cfff37771
410439fe
906e939272e89d72
9b3c39d62194d728
No 2009, 6,
13, 02
8, 0, 2,
61
United Kingdom
2 Yahoo! Executable fb2870f9c5bea269
ca7fee7e4f5a27c6
9ae4124a
8f843493e6ec0fc0
af228a9fe6bc121e
Yes 2008, 4,
1, 1
7, 2, 0, 0 Internal Submission
3 Yahoo! Executable 8a0c5812b883eceb
a0cc1b54c62a87d8
9086660e
4d5cba5a57e6464a
068ff9fe4806ddae
Yes 2010, 5,
25, 01
8, 1, 6,
14
Internal Submission
4 Yahoo! Executable 8ea8af036db21ff3
71238756c4e46c90
38c492d1
e6cb7b225623c6e2
3dd6660ec6ae640d
Yes 2008, 7,
28, 01
7, 2, 2, 0 10.100.19.9/32
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  • 8 items per page
  • 16 items per page
  • 32 items per page
 
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