Yandex.Browser starts spontaneously: causes of the problem and solutions

Yandex.Browser is a popular web browser that boasts good stability, sufficient functionality and normal operating speed. Unfortunately, this browser does not always work correctly, and today we will look at one of the most common problems associated with the spontaneous launch of a web browser.

The problem with spontaneous opening of Yandex.Browser can be caused by various reasons. This article will try to cover as many of them as possible.

Reason 1: viral activity

Perhaps the most likely reason for the browser to launch on its own, which is why it will be considered first.

To confirm this, you will need to scan your computer for virus activity. To do this, you can use both the scanning function of your antivirus and the special Dr.Web utility. CureIt.

Please note that the effectiveness of scanning will be greatly increased if it is performed from Windows safe mode. You can get there if you reboot the computer and at the very early stage of startup press the F8 key until the screen displays a menu for selecting the type of system startup (you will need to select safe mode).

Perform a full system scan. If a scan reveals virus activity on your computer, you will need to eliminate it. Then restart your computer and boot it into normal mode.

Reason 2: Browser-targeted software

If the problem is not a virus, most likely the problem is related to the software on your computer.

To check what exactly is causing the browser to start spontaneously, you will need to search through Windows search and open the application "Task Scheduler".

In this window, select a section "Task Scheduler Library".

Carefully study the list of tasks, among which you can probably find one that is aimed at automatically launching the Yandex.Browser application. This task can and should be deleted.

Reason 3: Browser extensions

Although less likely, extensions for Yandex.Browser can also cause the Browser to start on its own.

To check this, launch Yandex.Browser, open the menu in the upper right corner and go to the section "Extras".

Carefully study the list of extensions and remove those that could quickly affect the launch of the browser.

It would be better if you disable all extensions and then monitor the browser: if after that it stops starting on its own, then the problem really lies in the extensions.

Reason 4: Browser Settings

In more rare cases, the problem we're looking at may be affected by your browser settings. In this case, resetting Yandex Browser settings may help.

To do this, click on the browser menu button, and then go to the section "Settings".

Go down to the very bottom of the page and click on the slide "Show advanced settings".

Scroll further down the page and select "Reset settings".

Confirm your intention to quit settings.

Reason 5: the browser is not working correctly

When faced with problems with your browser, the best solution to fix them is to reinstall it.

It’s better to delete the browser not through the “Control Panel”, but using a special utility Revo Uninstaller, which will allow you to additionally scan the system for the presence of remaining files, including registry keys. This step will allow you to comprehensively remove the web browser from your computer, minimizing the likelihood of problems occurring.

These are the main methods that can solve the problem with Yandex Browser automatically starting. If you have any comments on the article, please leave them in the comments.

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