Should I remove YesShield?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0009%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 1.1.0.331 |
100.00% |
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YesShield
from YesShield.com
Overview
YesShield is a software program developed by YesShield.com. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named Shield.exe. The setup package generally installs about 5 files and is usually about 2.34 MB (2,454,687 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 38% of users of YesShield come from the United States, it is also popular in Taiwan and Poland.
Program details
URL: www.YesShield.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\yesshield
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\YesShield\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 2.34 MB
Files installed by YesShield
| Program executable: | Shield.exe |
| Name: | YesShield |
| YesShield Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\yesshield\Shield.exe |
| MD5: | f448e1766d0a56fb2cb327d034277cd4 |
Additional files:
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Commit.exe - YesShield (YesShield Commit Handler)
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ShellExt.dll - YesShield Shell Extension
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Shield.exe - YesShield Application
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ShieldDaemon.exe - YesShield Daemon Application
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- ShellExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'DefenderContextMenuExt' with a class of {5EE8E9E6-2853-4D28-B2DE-6529EDA0A294}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- ShieldDaemon.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'YesShield Daemon' which loads as "C:\Program Files\YesShield\ShieldDaemon.exe" /Auto.
How do I remove YesShield?
You can uninstall YesShield 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 YesShield, 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 YesShield.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 7 6%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
72.22% |
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| Windows XP |
27.78% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
38.89% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.33% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
27.78% |
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Geography
37.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
37.50% |
| Taiwan |
20.83% |
| Poland |
12.50% |
| Canada |
8.33% |
| Hong Kong |
8.33% |
| Germany |
4.17% |
| Romania |
4.17% |
| Turkey |
4.17% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
36.36% |
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| GIGABYTE |
18.18% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
18.18% |
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| ASUS |
18.18% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| MSI MS-7758 |
21.43% |
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| NVIDIA AWRDACPI |
14.29% |
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| Packard Bell EasyNote TK8... |
7.14% |
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| MSI MS-7678 |
7.14% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7508 |
7.14% |
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| LENOVO 20090 |
7.14% |
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