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  • Active
  • Severity: Medium
  • Adware
  • Windows, Mac
  • Verified · Nov 2018

How to remove GyStation

A step-by-step removal guide for affected devices. Follow the verified procedure below — most readers complete it in under 10 minutes.

Lucia Danes · Virus researcher

GyStation is a program with suspicious purposes that add various files on the system

GyStation adware

GyStation is a program that appears as a process running in the background and using resources of the device. Nota software developers produce Gyazo Station application, and they promote this application as a tool that improves your time online significantly because it gives the ability taking screenshots and GIFs. When browsing on the website, it seems that Gyazo is legitimate and useful, but it is one of the unwanted programs that collect various information about users' browsing preferences. Also, the main process file GyStation.exe or other files appear running in the background, and a few users complain[1] about additional features like keyboard input recording. 

Name GyStation
Type Adware
Main symptoms Delivers unwanted content, runs background processes
Associated files
  • gyazosetup.exe
  • gyazogif.35.exe
  • gyazogif.45.exe
  • GyazoGIX.exe
  • Gyazowin.exe
  • unins000.exe
  • x264.exe
  • GyazoUpdate.exe
  • verifysign.exe
Possible danger Might have the additional function of collecting keyboard and mouse inputs
Distribution Comes from the official provider and can be installed unwantedly from deceptive websites
Removal Clean the system with FortectIntego, stop the processes running in the background and remove GyStation

GyStation virus is called like that because it causes questionable behavior on the system. The program is set to start when the system is launched automatically, and for this purpose, additional registry keys get added under the display name Gyazo.

When the GyStation.exe appears running in the background on the Task Manager, it causes questions and frustration, especially if you haven't installed the main program yourself. You need to disable the process in Task Manager additionally to the virus elimination process if you want to get rid of the unwanted behavior.

Since GyStation is related to the adware program, it delivers intrusive commercial content to your screen constantly and causes more changes on your device that include:

  • Commercial content in the form of banners, pop-up ads;
  • Redirects to questionable websites;
  • Changed appearance of your browser;
  • Installed additional content.

Fortunately, GyStation and all related programs or files have no association with Windows OS, so it is possible to eliminate the file from the system without causing damage. However, this main program is not visible on the network. 

Because of that, to remove GyStation, you need a thorough system scan using tools like FortectIntego. During a full scan on your machine program detects all possible intruders and deletes them from the device. Do not forget that this PUA collects information about your habits from each of your clicks. 

The data tracking issue is even stated in the official website of GyStation tool providers:

We use cookies to gather information about our Website users’ browser activities in order to constantly improve our Website and better serve our customers.  This information assists us to design and arrange our web pages in a most user-friendly manner and to continually improve our Nota, Inc. Sites, Products and Services to better meet the needs of our customers, prospective customers, and visitors.

However, this virus has a technical rating of 52% dangerous because of the ability to record mouse and keyboard inputs.[2] Perform GyStation removal and clean the system entirely. Then, check if the file still appears on the system or in Task Manager. If so, End Task and repeat the full system scan. You can also find a few additional tips below to get rid of adware-type symptoms.GyStation

Trusting deceptive ads or websites may lead to cyber infections

Various security experts[3] advise avoiding questionable freeware sources or misleading promotional ads because insecure installations result in PUP infiltration or even the infection of more severe malware. The official website doesn't guarantee that the application is safe to use or legitimate.

You need to check the Privacy Policy section or EULA and read more about the data tracking issues or other terms of the website and program. Then, the most critical part of these installations is choosing Advanced or Custom options that give you the opportunity to de-select unwanted content. Always opt for Advanced setups and avoid additional infiltration.

Terminate GyStation and clean the system to improve the performance oy your machine

For the best GyStation removal results, employ anti-malware tools and clean the system thoroughly. Since there is a possibility of additional functions not only adware-type symptoms, this step is crucial. The program can detect all possible intruders, and if you follow the suggested elimination process, it deletes all corrupted or malicious files and programs.

To remove GyStation completely form the device, you need to check if the process is still affecting the speed and performance of your computer. Make sure it is not appearing there anymore and end the task if you notice the executable running in the background.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

  1. Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
  2. Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 10/8

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

  1. Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
  2. In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.Uninstall from Windows 7/XP

Remove the unwanted program:

  1. In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
  2. If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.Uninstall the unwanted program from Windows

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
  2. In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).Uninstall from Mac

Delete leftover files and folders:

  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
  2. Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
  3. Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.Delete leftover files from Mac
  4. Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

  1. Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
  2. Pick Manage Add-ons.
  3. You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.Remove add-ons from Internet Explorer

Change your homepage if it was altered:

  1. Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Internet Options.
  3. In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
  4. Click Apply and then select OK.Reset IE homepage

Delete temporary files:

  1. Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
  2. Under Browsing history, click Delete...
  3. Select relevant fields and press Delete.Clear temporary files from Internet Explorer

Reset Internet Explorer:

  1. Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
  2. Select Reset.
  3. In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.Reset Internet Explorer

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

  1. Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
  2. From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
  3. Click Remove.Remove extensions from Edge

Clear cookies and other browser data:

  1. Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
  2. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  3. Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.Clear Edge browsing data

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  1. Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
  3. Select Details tab.
  4. Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.Reset MS Edge

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
  2. Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chromium Edge

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy, search and services.
  3. Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now.Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset.
  5. This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
  2. Select Add-ons.
  3. In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.Remove extensions from Firefox

Reset the homepage:

  1. Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data...
  5. Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.Clear cookies and site data from Firefox

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
  2. Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.Reset Firefox 1
  3. Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
  4. Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.Reset Firefox 2

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
  2. In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.Remove extensions from Chrome

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
  3. Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
  4. Click Clear data.Clear cache and web data from Chrome

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.
  2. Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
  3. Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings.Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

  1. Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.Remove extensions from Safari

Clear history and website data:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
  2. Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.Clear history from Safari

Reset Safari:

  1. Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
  2. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
  3. From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.Reset Safari

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