Remove YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE virus (Removal Guide)

What is YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE?

Investigation Target: YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE

Case: 13665
Investigation Date: November 21, 2024

Verdict:

YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE is classified as Browser Adware

Harmful actions:

Annoying Popup Ads

YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE displays intrusive popup ads with harmful content in the browser.

How to remove pop-up ads?

You cannot close the ads because there is no close button, or a new pop-up window will appear immediately.

Solutions to solve the problem:

Clean your web browser.
Install uBlock Origin extension for your browser to remove ads and block adware websites:
uBlock Origin for Chrome, uBlock Origin for Firefox.
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Also, I recommend using AdwCleaner, Hitman Pro, Emsisoft Anti-Malware.

How to remove YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE virus manually? (Virus removal guide)

Reset your web browser settings.

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Disable the browser extensions.

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How to remove YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE using UnHackMe?

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe. (1 minute)

STEP 2: Scan for YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE malware using UnHackMe. (1 minute)

STEP 3: Remove YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE (3 minutes)

STEP 4: (optional) Clean up after virus.

STEP 1: Install UnHackMe (1 minute).

Download UnHackMe from the official website.

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Double-click on UnHackMe.zip.
Unzip all files from the zip to a new folder.
Double-click on the unhackme_setup.exe.
You will see a confirmation screen with a verified publisher: Greatis.
Choose Yes.
Then, you have to accept the license agreement.
After that, choose a destination folder.

Complete UnHackMe installation.

STEP 2: Scan for YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE malware using UnHackMe (1 minute).

The first scan will start automatically.

STEP 3: Remove YSWOW64\UNSECAPP.EXE malware (3 minutes).

Carefully inspect found items.
Malicious items are marked with a red shield.
Suspicious items are yellow.
UnHackMe automatically creates a System Restore point before fixing!
It is required to have the Windows System Restore active in case of deleting the important files to be able to recover them.
Next step: click the red button: Remove Checked!
UnHackMe may ask for your confirmation to close all browsers.
Please do it!
If you want to quarantine files before deleting, check the box "Use file safe deleting."
And after all, you will see the results of your scanning and fixing process:

STEP 4: (optional)

Clear your browser cache, cookies, browsing history.
Chrome: Press CTRL+Shift+Del keyboard combination or open Settings, Privacy and security, Clear browsing data.
Delete temporary files.
Open Start menu, type: disk cleanup, choose Disk Cleanup from the results.
Another way: press Win+R, type: cleanmgr, hit Enter.
Clean the Recycle Bin.

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Posted on November 21, 2024 by Dmitry