The file ybrowser.exe pertains to the service name Yahoo! Browser, which is a part of the program Yahoo! Browser by Yahoo! Inc., but can be also termed as Avant Browser, which belongs to software Avant Browser by Avant Force, or also found in the application Adobe SVG Viewer. If the file is related to Avant Browser, it has a digital signature (Symantec Time Stamping Services Signer - G3), but regardless of the software used, ybrowser.exe is a module that needs to remain stored and running in the background. It must not be terminated or deleted, unless it is causing technical errors and problems, that may also affect the overall performance of the system. In addition, ybrowser.exe is an instance of a Windows file, which indicates that it definitely works with most later versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, including Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME.
How can I stop ybrowser.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ybrowser.exe. is used by Yahoo! Browser, If you shut down ybrowser.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ybrowser.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Yahoo! Browser, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Yahoo! Browser, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is ybrowser.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if ybrowser.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ybrowser.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that ybrowser.exe, belongs to, in this case Yahoo! Browser