YouTube lyrics has been reported to affect the browser’s performance and alter the browser’s settings. The browser toolbar is most likely compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
| Name | YouTube lyrics |
| Type | Adware, BHO |
| Short Description | The browser extension may promise friendly services but is likely ad-supported. |
| Symptoms | Advertisements may be generated, browser settings may be changed. |
| Distribution Method | Bundling, freeware installers, freeware websites. |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
| User Experience | Join our forum to follow the discussion about YouTube lyrics. |
According to malware researchers, YouTube lyrics may change the default search and home page, and may inject unwanted advertisements to the browser. YouTube lyrics may also be regarded a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
YouTube lyrics Description, Distribution
The browser extension may be promoted as user-friendly. However, according to researchers, it may contain malware components. YouTube lyrics may:
- Install malicious programs.
- Load into the web browser (Chrome, Explorer, Firefox).
- Promote other third party products in its setup.
- Generate intrusive advertisements.
- Act as a browser hijacker and change the browser’s search/home/new tab page.
The following files may be associated with the YouTube lyrics browser extension:
- jsloader.dll
- tdataprotocol.dll
- widgetserv.exe
- toolbar.dll
- uninstall.exe
- updatebhoWin32.dll
According to security researchers, the updatebhoWin32.dll module is likely installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object). It may be available there as ‘ytg timer’. In addition, jsloader.dll may also be added to Internet Explorer as a BHO and it will be visible there as ‘ygBHO Class’.
jsloader.dll may have been signed by Blabbers Communications Ltd.
Blabbers Communications Ltd is a software company from Tel Aviv, Israel. The company may be legitimate but it may be a primary distributor of ad-supported software. The ‘Browser Companion Helper’ product developed by the company and known as jsloader.dll may be bundled with various free software products, such as YouTube lyrics.
Safety Tip
When you plan to download and use third party software, you should always read the following sections that may be provided on the official page of the product or in its installer:
- Terms and conditions/ Terms of Use
- End User License Agreement (EULA)
- Download Agreement
- Privacy Policy/ Data Collection Policy
Also, pay close attention and read carefully any other section that sheds light on the software provider and their intentions.
If you carefully go through all the small print on third party software installers, you may also notice that additional products are often promoted there. Offers may appear as a recommended download. In some cases, the name of the product is revealed, and in others it remains unknown.
YouTube lyrics Removal from the System
The extension may contain malware-related components, and it may endanger both the system and the user’s information. If you have noticed any of the processes described above running in the background, you should consider the chance that your PC has been compromised. In such a case, either run a powerful AV scanner or proceed towards manual removal. For the latter, we have created a step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall YouTube lyrics in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall YouTube lyrics.
Step 2: Remove YouTube lyrics from your browser
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select YouTube lyrics and click “Remove”
After YouTube lyrics is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select YouTube lyrics to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After YouTube lyrics has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on YouTube lyrics
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall YouTube lyrics. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the YouTube lyrics will be removed.
In order to remove any associated objects that are left after uninstall and detect any other threats, you should:
Step 3: Start Your PC in Safe Mode to Remove YouTube lyrics.
Removing YouTube lyrics from Windows XP, Vista, 7 systems:
1. Remove all CDs and DVDs, and then Restart your PC from the “Start” menu.
2. Select one of the two options provided below:
– For PCs with a single operating system: Press “F8” repeatedly after the first boot screen shows up during the restart of your computer. In case the Windows logo appears on the screen, you have to repeat the same task again.
– For PCs with multiple operating systems: Тhe arrow keys will help you select the operating system you prefer to start in Safe Mode. Press “F8” just as described for a single operating system.
3. As the “Advanced Boot Options” screen appears, select the Safe Mode option you want using the arrow keys. As you make your selection, press “Enter“.
4. Log on to your computer using your administrator account
While your computer is in Safe Mode, the words “Safe Mode” will appear in all four corners of your screen.
Removing YouTube lyrics from Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 systems:
Substep 1:
Open the Start Menu
Substep 2:
Whilst holding down Shift button, click on Power and then click on Restart.
Substep 3:
After reboot, the aftermentioned menu will appear. From there you should choose Troubleshoot.
Substep 4:
You will see the Troubleshoot menu. From this menu you can choose Advanced Options.
Substep 5:
After the Advanced Options menu appears, click on Startup Settings.
Substep 6:
Click on Restart.
Substep 7:
A menu will appear upon reboot. You should choose Safe Mode by pressing its corresponding number and the machine will restart and boot into Safe Mode so you can scan for and remove YouTube lyrics.
Step 4: Remove YouTube lyrics automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
To clean your computer you should download an updated anti-malware program on a safe PC and then install it on the affected computer in offline mode. After that you should boot into safe mode and scan your computer to remove all YouTube lyrics associated objects.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove YouTube lyrics from Windows.
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- Guide 5: Uninstall YouTube lyrics from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove YouTube lyrics from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate YouTube lyrics from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove YouTube lyrics from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove YouTube lyrics
Step 2: Uninstall YouTube lyrics and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 3: Clean any registries, created by YouTube lyrics on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by YouTube lyrics there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer
Get rid of YouTube lyrics from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall YouTube lyrics and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove YouTube lyrics via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove YouTube lyrics files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as YouTube lyrics, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer
Remove YouTube lyrics from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase YouTube lyrics from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer
Uninstall YouTube lyrics from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer
Remove YouTube lyrics from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the YouTube lyrics will be removed.
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Eliminate YouTube lyrics from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
