Should I remove youtubegizm?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
63% remove it37% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 86.18 days
491.71 days >
Average installed length: 258.36 days
youtubegizm
from Amazing Frameworks
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What is youtubegizm? (from Amazing Frameworks)
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Overview
youtubegizm is a program developed by Amazing Frameworks. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is toolbar.dll. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 896.01 KB (917,515 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in youtubegizm.
jsloader.dll (51d72c5c44c3cadb21128c225ba7a569) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
4.0.3.14111 |
Trojan.Win32.BrowserCompanion.B |
Bkav FE |
1.3.0.4613 |
W32.Clodfe5.Trojan |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.011 |
Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8.9151 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.B |
K7 AntiVirus |
13.174.10455 |
Trojan |
K7GW |
13.174.10456 |
Trojan ( 0048dfb51 ) |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee |
5600.7254 |
Artemis!51D72C5C44C3 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7254 |
Artemis!51D72C5C44C3 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.11 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0916 |
tdataprotocol.dll (ffdc730ec5f8b90e4dda0c7685650c9d) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
Trojan.Win32.BrowserCompanion.C |
ESET-NOD32 |
9241 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.C |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
widgetserv.exe (f1de73f28e3284b5abce3153c09a6a25) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Shopper.303 |
ESET-NOD32 |
9241 |
Win32/BrowserCompanion.F |
View all 15 all detections
Program details
Displayed publisher: youtubegizmos.com
URL: youtubegizmos.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\youtubegizm
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\youtubegizm\uninstall.exe -ga=1503
Estimated size: 896.01 KB
Files installed by youtubegizm
Program module: | toolbar.dll |
Name: | youtubegizmos.com toolbar for Internet Explorer |
| youtubegizmos.com toolbar |
Path: | C:\Program Files\youtubegizm\toolbar.dll |
MD5: | a4efaf7a21baac166810f9790f0c693d |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) jsloader.dll (by youtubegizmos.com) - youtubegizmos.com plug-in for Internet Explorer (youtubegizmos.com plug-in BHO)
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(Malware detected) tdataprotocol.dll (by youtubegizmos.com) - youtubegizmos.com data protacol for IE w/c
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updatebhoWin32.dll - youtubegizmos.com timer
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) widgetserv.exe (by Trioris) - Trioris widget server for Internet Explorer (Trioris widgetserv)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- jsloader.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ygBHO Class' with the class of {ed1e27f0-1bcd-42a4-ad62-7fc21e086e54} (script helper for ie).
- updatebhoWin32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ytg timer' with the class of {963B125B-8B21-49A2-A3A8-E37092276531} (Update Timer).
How do I remove youtubegizm?
You can uninstall youtubegizm from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program youtubegizm, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove youtubegizm.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by youtubegizm you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win 10 25%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 63%
Keep it 37%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
258.36
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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Windows 10 |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
25.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
25.00% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
50.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
25.00% |
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Alienware |
25.00% |
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Common models |
HP ProBook 4540s |
25.00% |
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Dell Inspiron N5030 |
25.00% |
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Dell Inspiron 5423 |
25.00% |
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Alienware M17xR3 |
25.00% |
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