YTDownloader
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Ranking: | 183 |
Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
Infected Computers: | 508,109 |
First Seen: | May 29, 2013 |
Last Seen: | April 22, 2024 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
YTDownloader is a freeware that enables the users to save videos from YouTube and other similar sites for video sharing on their computers and convert them into audio files. YouTube itself doesn't have an integrated option for downloads, and this is why YTDownloader seems to be a very useful tool. However, because this application doesn't cost anything, YTDownloader is supported by advertisements that may prove to be intrusive and annoying. Many people are not pleased with the overall impact of YTDownloader and want to have YTDownloader removed so experts classify YTDownloader as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This adware often brings other tools such as the Tuvaro, which is an unreliable search engine. The adware attaches itself as a browser extension to the most popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and changes the browser settings. Besides displaying plenty of advertisements, the unpleasant features of YTDownloader also include modified homepage and redirections to sponsored pages. Although this adware is not a severe threat, its negative features should make you think carefully about whether to install YTDownloader or not.
Table of Contents
How can You Acquire YTDownloader?
YTDownloader has an official website that is ytdownloader.com. A lot of people find themselves on that domain when they search for a way to download videos. Although the site is created in a very simple manner, the creators have listed the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy below the download button. If a person decides to check the provided information before installing YTDownloader, he will see that this application may cause advertisements in the form of banners, hyperlinked text and pop-ups. However, most people don't want to waste several minutes and find themselves surprised when they find their browser modified. In addition to the official website, this PUP is promoted on different sites as well that emphasize on the user-friendly interface and functionality of the software and skip the negative features that accompany them.
YTDownloader sometimes can be installed together with another freeware without you intentionally searching for it. This process is called bundling and is a standard distribution practice for PUPs and adware. If the user chooses the quick installation, he may skip the information that states YTDownloader will be installed as an addition to the main program. This is why experts advise always to select the advanced or custom option and to pay close attention to all programs included in the installation process. Doing so will give you the opportunity to select which of the provided programs to install manually.
What Makes YTDownloader not the Best Tool for Downloading Videos?
YTDownloader is not a threatening software, and YTDownloader will indeed be able to download all video formats and convert them to MP3. However, in the meantime you may notice annoying modifications of your browser. Often, the first thing that makes an impression is that various advertisements start appearing on almost every page. These advertisements may come in distinct forms such as banners, animations and inline text, often promoting good deals and discounts. As a result, you may find your browser slower than usual, and you may feel distracted and annoyed. It is important not to follow these links, regardless of what they display. The reason for this is that nothing guarantees that the sponsored pages are legitimate. The operators of the adware have explicitly stated in the Terms and Conditions that they are not associated with third-party sites and don't hold responsibility for any damage. This leaves the door open for potentially harmful domains to exploit these advertisements as means of spreading their harmful applications. YTDownloader also promotes alternate search engines such as Tuvaro that may manipulate the results so that you are redirected to specific Web pages. Users also need to know that their privacy may be violated by YTDownloader as it monitors your on-line patterns such as visited pages and searches. The purpose is to show you advertisements that will likely attract your attention, but at the same time, this sensitive data may be provided to marketing lists, leading to spam.
How to Remove YTDownloader and All of Its Negative Features Forever?
If you don't find this application as useful as advertised and these pop-ups make your experience disagreeable, you should consider removing the PUP. The preferred way for this is by using an up-to-date anti-spyware tool with a history of effectively dealing with such applications. Investing in such a powerful security software will pay itself many times as it will remove any infiltration present in your system now and in the future. If you scan executable files before launching, you will be notified of all threatening or unpleasant programs that may be contained in it and maintain your PC secure.
Aliases
1 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
Anti-Virus Software | Detection |
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AVG | MalSign.Skodna.A8D |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove YTDownloader
File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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1. | YTLoader.exe#06E0F47B120A432E | adc9db2753fa3daa6a8156254ba2a5f1 | 1,368 |
2. | youtubeserv.exe | 6ca08f33ac23c173b0904f966e796e61 | 459 |
3. | DCytdkietut_tutdk_setup.exe | 0821626f6acf801a8dffb338424b5646 | 312 |
4. | DCytdkietut_tutdk_setup.exe | 5850a86e39271e055dc3c3c0a26dbffc | 159 |
5. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | cca74db3b0403f0a55e5eff5e7c0b0a9 | 159 |
6. | DCytdkietut_tutdk_setup.exe | a0875cad48dc797886e850151f574263 | 146 |
7. | DCytdkietut_tutdk_setup.exe | e443296d4b029fd2b2337f9edb0e4836 | 142 |
8. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 3a65d3f756590bc32c02ca532487c7ed | 58 |
9. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 13a80ab10e0e6b89e740a52d15e6a17e | 34 |
10. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 958042c600ad60ed162fb6cc5fedb2da | 32 |
11. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 380f99bafd58a0344e445aa8ad810070 | 24 |
12. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 64293ee3ce165e938ff5e32f2af5e93a | 21 |
13. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 044db0c69b9c12a530627fddd66a0d93 | 20 |
14. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | d44e38cf1fb7b104cebb014a741af224 | 14 |
15. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | a45e242cb8de67a567641de7711fdc90 | 12 |
16. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | 13f3a6fd8fd644974456a58ea7a097ad | 11 |
17. | ytdieamodc_amodc_inst.exe | e4dc74f92211c0d5224a73f687d01491 | 11 |
18. | smp2.exe | 75280e3fb509029fd0c4bea95eb2a626 | 3 |
19. | youtubeserv.exe | 9961eb3b2c0dc27abb53686c35873a63 | 2 |
20. | smp2.exe | adb6277f8c3ce88b5faae7c48c32d572 | 2 |
21. | youtubeserv.exe | 723d3b4a37fee18b5988335d7b951a4b | 1 |
22. | youtubeserv.exe | 431e2085df16d91b2818e96912dfefde | 1 |
23. | youtubeserv.exe | feec38efa24da4bb1b2efecec42601ff | 1 |
24. | smp2.exe | 8816db538e39654186218acddae2c34c | 1 |
25. | smp2.exe | 98beda4ae701cf346217d77b9ed40013 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
YTDownloader may create the following directory or directories:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\YTD Video Downloader |
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\YTD Video Downloader |
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\SearchModulePlus |
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\YTD Video Downloader |
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\YTD Video Downloader |
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\YTDownloader |
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\GBUpdatePlus |
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Goobzo\GBUpdatePlus |
%LOCALAPPDATA%\CrashRpt\UnsentCrashReports\YTDi 1.0.0.1_1.0.0.1 |
%PROGRAMFILES%\GreenTree Applications\YTD Video Downloader |
%PROGRAMFILES%\Uploads Only for Youtube |
%PROGRAMFILES%\YT-Conv |
%PROGRAMFILES%\YTDownloader |
%PROGRAMFILES%\YoY |
%PROGRAMFILES%\YouTube Download Pool |
%PROGRAMFILES%\YouTube Downloader Services |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Uploads Only for Youtube |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\YT-Conv |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\YTDownloader |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\YoY |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\YouTube Download Pool |
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\YouTube Downloader Services |
%Temp%\YTDownloader |
%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\CrashRpt\UnsentCrashReports\YTDi 1.0.0.1_1.0.0.1 |
%USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\YTDownloader |
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