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YA Search Removal Guide

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Do you know what YA Search is?

YA Search is a browser extension that installs a toolbar on your browser with direct access to various popular websites. YA Search is developed by Conduit and thus it is related to Iminent Community Toolbar, MIXI.DJ toolbar, Appbario toolbar and other similar browser plugins that appear to be useful but in fact are potentially unwanted programs due to their intrusive nature. However, YA Search is not a computer threat on its own, and you can certainly keep the plugin on your browser if you find it useful.

The main difference between YA Search and browser hijacker is that it prompts the user before the installation. It is also possible to download YA search at yasearch.ourtoolbar.com. And during the installation you can choose whether you want to use the customized YA search as your home page or not. However, sometimes this browser extension might arrive bundled with freeware. Users often install programs they do not wish to have, when they hurry to install applications as fast as they can. This way, you can overlook that the software you have downloaded has additional application with it.

Danger arises when YA Search becomes hacked by a third party. The things is that this browser plugin can collect your Internet browsing data in order to display tailored advertisements to you. The same function can be easily exploited by cyber criminals to collect and transfer your information. Later on you might be redirected to corrupted websites. Not to mention that extensive usage of the YA Search Toolbar might slow down your browser. If you wish to remove YA Search from your computer and restore your default browser settings, follow the instructions below:

How to remove YA Search

From Internet Explorer

  1. Press Alt+X and click Manage add-ons.
  2. Remove YA Search from Toolbars and Extensions. Click on Search Providers.
  3. Remove search.conduit.com from the list and set a new default search engine.
  4. Press Alt+X again and click Internet Options.
  5. Remove search.conduit.com from home page section under General tab.
  6. Click OK to save changes.

From Mozilla Firefox

  1. Press and hold Ctrl+Shift+A. Add-ons manager tab will open.
  2. Remove YA Search from Extensions.
  3. Click search icon on Mozilla Firefox search bar (top right corner).
  4. Select Manage Search Engines.
  5. Remove search.conduit.com from the list and set a new default search engine.
  6. Click OK to save changes and close the menu.
  7. Press Firefox button and go to Options.
  8. Remove search.conduit.com from home page section under General tab.
  9. Enter a new home page address and click OK.

From Google Chrome

  1. Press Alt+F and go to Tools --> Extensions.
  2. Remove YA Search from the list. Click Settings on the left.
  3. Select Open a specific page or a set of pages and click Set Pages.
  4. Remove search.conduit.com from the list.
  5. Enter a new home page and click OK.
  6. Under Search click Manage search engines.
  7. Remove search.conduit.com and set a new default search engine.
  8. Click OK.

To make sure that no other suspicious files are present in your system, you should download SpyHunter free scanner and perform a full system scan. Do not hesitate to acquire a computer security program if need be.

In non-techie terms:

YA Search is a browser extension that improves your overall Internet browsing experience. It is a potentially unwanted program and if you do not want to have it on your browser, remove YA Search following the instructions above.

Aliases: YASearch.