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Adware:MSIL/Yontoo
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft security software detects and removes this unwanted software.
This adware program shows ads as you browse the web.
It can be downloaded from the program's website or bundled with some third-party software installation programs.
Find out more about how and why we identify unwanted software.
This program poses a high threat to your PC.
- For Windows 8, open the Start screen, type Uninstall and then go to Settings. In the search results, go to Uninstall a program.
- For Windows 7 and Vista, open the Start menu and navigate to Control Panel then Programs and then Uninstall a Program.
- For XP, open the Start menu and navigate to Control Panel then Add or Remove Programs.
Choose the program you want to remove, and then click or tap Uninstall or Uninstall/Change and follow the prompts.
The entry for this program may be called "Yontoo".
If an uninstaller is not available, does not work properly, or you do not want to use it, you can use the following free tools to detect and remove this program and other unwanted software from your PC:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
Remove browser add-ons
You may need to remove an add-on called Yontoo from your browser:
