How to Remove Ad.yieldmanager

Ad.yieldmanager is a tracking cookie that is saved on your computer system as you browse the Internet. Ad.yieldmanager, like other tracking cookies, collects information about your browsing tendencies and the pages you visit and submits them back to the tracking cookie host site. It also stores names and contact information from online forms you have used. In this day and age when identity theft is growing, it is important to remove these tracking cookies and protect your private information from online advertisers and predators.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Launch your anti-virus protection software and update it to keep the virus and spyware definitions current. This will vary depending on the anti-virus program you are using. If you don't currently have an anti-virus program, look into effective and well-rated anti-virus programs such as BitDefender and Kaspersky (see Resources).

2. Run a full system scan and remove any malicious cookies and rogue files found.

3. Navigate to the C:\Documents and Settings\username\Cookies folder and delete the ad.yieldmanager cookie. Empty the Recycle Bin.

4. Alternatively, delete the ad.yieldmanager cookie by launching your Internet Explorer Web browser and clicking "Tools" on the main menu.

5. Click "Internet Options" and click the "Settings" button by the History section. Click "View Files." A new window will open with cookies and browsing history.

6. Right-click the ad.yieldmanager cookie and click "Delete." Click "OK" to save the changes and "OK" again to close Internet options. Empty the Recycle Bin.

Resources

• BitDefender and Kaspersky Antivirus Programs