What is youtubeaccelerator.exe file ?
Most antivirus programs identify YouTubeAccelerator.exe as malware—for example Symantec identifies it as PUA.Goobzo, and Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Accelerator.h.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with youtubeaccelerator.exe
1. Use cleanmgr
To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. Use sfc /scannow
To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. uninstalling programs :
To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.
4. using msconfig
To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.
5. Automatic Update
To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Use resmon command
To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.
7. use DISM.exe
To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
youtubeaccelerator.exe descriptions
YouTubeAccelerator.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The YouTubeAccelerator.exe file is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (generally C:Program Files (x86)YouTube Accelerator).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 2,227,048 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 2,218,856 bytes or 2,226,120 bytes.;The program has no file description. It is not a Windows core file. The file has a digital signature. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run).;The program has no visible window. The process can be removed using the Control Panel’s AddRemove programs applet.;YouTubeAccelerator.exe is able to manipulate other programs, hide itself, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;The developer Youtubeaccelerator provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ YouTube Accelerator).