What is ytahelper.dll file ?

Most antivirus programs classify YTAHelper.dll as a harmful extension to Internet Explorer: for example TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0EG816 or ADW_BHO (detected by TrendMicro), and Trojan.Gen.8!cloud (detected by Symantec).

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with ytahelper.dll

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.

ytahelper.dll descriptions

YTAHelper.dll is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file YTAHelper.dll is located in a subfolder of “C:” (usually C: or C:ProgramDataYTAHelper).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 434,024 bytes (61% of all occurrences), 409,600 bytes or 433,000 bytes.;This.dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your web browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as part of the browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware.;IDs used by this BHO include FCE3FA8B-BA81-467C-81D8-E43C00D1BC71.;The program has no visible window. YTAHelper.dll is not a Windows core file. The YTAHelper.dll file is able to change the behavior of, or monitor Internet Explorer. The file is certified by a trustworthy company.;Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous.