Yoog Search Malware Removal, How to remove the 'Yoog Search' malware Options

[Mr.Steve]

Hi Everyone,

First, I want to point out that not a single method currently posted online that I am aware of works when trying to remove Yoog Search Malware. I tried every single one (which takes a lot of time) and they all failed, so this tells me either experts are not taking this serious or they are presently unable to select a generic system for its removal that works.

I am happy to say that I did finally remove Yoog Search Malware from my system and although it seems a long winded way, when compared to the time used in trying alternative ways it proves to be one of the more efficient ways in the long run. It also finds many Malware programs that my current security software missed and therefore was well worth it.

Steps 1 - Open Firefox and click Bookmarks/Organise Bookmarks.

Step 2 - Click Import and Backup and select ‘Backup’. Choose the destination for saving this file and click ‘Save’.

Only Do Steps 1 and 2 if you want to save all your current ‘Bookmarks’ and ‘Bookmark Folders’ otherwise you can skip this part.

Step 3 - Uninstall Mozilla Firefox - Control Panel/Add Remove Programs/Mozilla/Uninstall.

Step 4 – Now remove all traces of Mozilla Firefox from your system - My Computer/C:/Documents and Settings/Admin *or whatever your System Username is*/Application Data *(if this is hidden click folder options and tick the box that says show hidden folders*/Mozilla/Delete this folder if it is still there.

Step 5 - Remove any other Mozilla Files - Click Start (bottom left corner) and click 'Search'/click 'Search All Files and Folders'/Type in 'Mozilla' in the section that says 'all or part of the file name'/then click 'More Advanced Options' and tick both 'Search System Folders' and 'Search Hidden Files and Folders'/*Click Search and Wait*

Step 6 - Once the Search has finished, locate the Mozilla files listed and delete them from your system, this includes any Mozilla Files that may be in a different programs such as a Photo Editor.

Step 7 - When all traces of Mozilla have been deleted from your PC (be sure to empty your ‘Recycle Bin’) then restart your system.

Step 8 - Download the following programs from these locations if you do not already have them, install them one by one and ensure you update them online. Do not run them yet; just ensure they are up to date.
• AdAware (Green Package is Free)
• SuperAntispyware
• Spybot Search & Destroy
• Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Step 9 – Temporarily turn off your internet connection and disable your current Anti Virus/Spyware programs so they do not interfere with the new programs we will run.

Step 10 – Run the programs in the order above, ensuring that you follow each step carefully including any back up requests and re-boots. *I only used the first three to clean my system*

Step 11 – After rebooting your system, you can uninstall these programs if you wish.

Step 12 – Turn on your Anti Virus/Spyware programs and reconnect to the Internet. Re-install Mozilla.

Step 13 – Once Mozilla Firefox is on check to ensure the Yoog Malware has gone and then import your ‘Saved Bookmarks’ by following Steps 1 and 2 but this time choosing ‘Import’ instead of ‘Backup’.

Your System should now be clean from the Yoog Malware as well as any other Malware your current security software may have missed. I hope this helped.

One more thing - I do not know if this is relevant but I have ‘Corel’ Paint Shop Pro on my system which I updated recently. There was a Mozilla file embedded in this software (which I removed when purging my system of everything Mozilla) and I wondered if this was a possible hiding place for Yoog? There was no logical reason why this software program used for basic photo editing should contain a file related to a browser, none that I can see anyway.

I hope this helped – Steve