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* What is Yahoo Update Manager

* Download WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool

* Remove Yahoo Update Manager manually

* Uninstall Yahoo Update Manager from Windows 10

* Uninstall Yahoo Update Manager from Windows 8/8.1

* Uninstall Yahoo Update Manager from Windows 7

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Threat indicator: MEDIUM

Threat's profile

Name of the threat:

Command or file name:

Threat type:

Affected OS:

Affected browsers:

Yahoo Update Manager

YUM.EXE

Badware

Win32 (Windows XP, Vista/7, 8/8.1, Windows 10)

Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari


This software checks Yahoo software installed in your system and makes sure it is up-to-date.


Yahoo Update Manager intrusion method

Yahoo Update Manager installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Yahoo Update Manager). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Yahoo Update Manager copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is YUM.EXE. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Yahoo Update Manager and value YUM.EXE. You can also find it in your processes list with name YUM.EXE or Yahoo Update Manager. Also, it can create folder with name Yahoo Update Manager under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Yahoo Update Manager starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Yahoo Update Manager immediately.


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Threat's description and solution are developed by Security Stronghold security team.

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* Download Yahoo Update Manager Removal Tool.


How to remove Yahoo Update Manager manually

This problem can be solved manually by deleting all registry keys and files connected with Yahoo Update Manager, removing it from starup list and unregistering all corresponding DLLs. Additionally missing DLL's should be restored from distribution in case they are corrupted by Yahoo Update Manager.

To get rid of Yahoo Update Manager, you should:


1. Kill the following processes and delete the appropriate files:


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Warning: you should delete only those files which checksums are listed as malicious. There may be valid files with the same names in your system. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.

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2. Delete the following malicious folders:


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3. Delete the following malicious registry entries and\or values:


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Warning: if value is listed for some registry entries, you should only clear these values and leave keys with such values untouched. We recommend you to use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool for safe problem solution.


Uninstall Yahoo Update Manager related programs from Control Panel

We recommend you to check list of installed programs and search for Yahoo Update Manager entry or other unknown and suspicious programs. Below are instructions for different version if Windows. In some cases adware programs are protected by malicious service or process and it will not allow you to uninstall it. If Yahoo Update Manager won't uninstall or gives you error message that you do not have sufficient rights to do this perform below instructions in Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking or use WiperSoft Antispyware Malware Remediation Tool.


Windows 10


  • Click on the Start menu and choose Settings

  • Then click on System and choose Apps & Features in the left column

  • Find Yahoo Update Manager under in the list and click Uninstall button near it.

  • Confirm by clicking Uninstall button in opened window if necessary.



Windows 8/8.1


  • Right click on the bottom left corner of the screen (while on your desktop)

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Click Uninstall a program under Programs and Features.

  • Locate Yahoo Update Manager or other related suspicious program.

  • Click Uninstall button.

  • Wait until uninstall process is complete.


Windows 7/Vista


  • Click Start and choose Control Panel.

  • Choose Programs and Features and Uninstall a program.

  • In the list of installed programs find Yahoo Update Manager

  • Click Uninstall button.


Windows XP


  • Click Start

  • In the menu choose Control Panel

  • Choose Add / Remove Programs.

  • Find Yahoo Update Manager related entries.

  • Click Remove button.


Protect computer and browsers from infection

Adware threats like Yahoo Update Manager are very wide-spread, and unfortunatelly many antiviruses fail to detect it. To protect your computer from future infection we recommend you to use SpyHunter, it has active protection module and browser settings guard. It does not conflict with any antiviruses and creates additional shield against threats like Yahoo Update Manager.

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Here are the descriptions of problems connected with Yahoo Update Manager and YUM.EXE we received earlier:

Problem Summary: Yahoo Update Manger

I am getting a popup for Yahoo Update Manager telling me that updated software is available. Whenever I click to "update now" I get the error message "The Yahoo update server cannot be assessed at this time".

AT&T is my internet provider with Yahoo for email services. AT&T claims to know nothing about it. Is this a virus or what

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: Yahoo Update Manager

I periodically (every other day or so) get a popup for "Yahoo Update Manager" -- update now or remind me later. When I click "update now" I get the message, "The Yahoo! update server cannot be assessed at this time." I get this same message each time I click "update now" and this has been going on for months now. Both AT&T and Yahoo! do not seem able to help get rid of this annoying popup.

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

Problem Summary: I WANT YAHOOBETA

CLASSIC IS NOT WORKING PROPARLY THAT'S WHY

Problem was successfully solved. Ticket was closed.

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