Why Yandex browser is better. Yandex Browser, what is this program and is it needed? Yandex.Browser or Google Chrome: which one is better?

I've been asked this question many times, and I finally decided to write an answer that I can then poke everyone into. Usually, I send all these people a link to the awesome yabrowser.com (from which, by the way, I took the background image). But, as practice shows, no one is interested in what is written there, but they need to hear the answer from me.

Every day I use Yandex.Browser. For some reason, this evokes a lot of emotions in everyone: “How can it be, you pogromist, how can you use some kind of craft from Yandex?!”, “Well, there is Chrome!”, “There are only bugs in Y. Browser!” . And everyone immediately looks sideways at you, as if you had rolled up your jeans. But it’s not prohibited by law, I use the browser I want (and I also install it for everyone). And that's why.

Gestures

One of the most important features of Ya.Browser for me is support for gestures with the mouse, or in my case, with the touchpad. Using gestures, you can go back and forth through history, reload, open, re-open and close tabs. All this is done by an ordinary programmer (and sometimes an unusual user) by the well-known combinations of the Alt button with arrows or the Control button with letters. However, when you scroll a page, you don’t really want to reach for any buttons to close it, or reload it, or go back.

It’s probably funny for MacOS users to read this, but in Windows the support for gestures on the touchpad is extremely poor, and the fact that this is implemented specifically in the browser (which means you don’t need to bother with drivers for the touchpad, etc.) is incredibly cool and convenient. In general, this was the reason for my switch to this browser.

"Back"

Unlike everyone else, the guys at Yandex use their own browser, and they know that the “Back” button is an important thing that should always go back. Therefore, if someone sends me something on Skype, or I open a link from mail, I don’t need to then look for the window in which I was before. All I have to do is press the back button (or use a gesture!) and it opens itself.

Moreover. There is one more important feature that others lack. If I open a link in a new tab (Control + click), then it knows where it was opened from, and therefore I can click “Back” in it and get access to the page from which I opened it. If you actively use Google, you understand why it is useful.

Add-ons

The browser comes out of the box with a bunch of add-ons that actually make sense. This is not just a set of promotional things that the company obliges you to use because they were included in it. For example, here is a list of the add-ons that come by default and that I use:

  • FriGate- a fast proxy for all sorts of root trackers and other lurks;
  • Turbo- automatic traffic compression if the speed is very low (with mobile internet, For example);
  • Synchronization and backup storage - everything is clear here;
  • Pocket- to postpone articles for later;
  • Yandex.Market Advisor- an extension that saved me a hundred times when some M.Video wanted to sell me a product 15-20% more expensive than it is in other stores;
  • Music remote control- a cool add-on that controls all musical activity (more about it separately below);
  • Antishock, Blocking flash banners and videos- in addition to my μBlock and Ghostery.

In addition to this, I have a dozen more of them, however, when I set up a browser for someone, all I need to do is download μBlock, because the rest is already in the browser.

Music remote control

A mega-cool addition from Yandex, which they apparently initially created only for their Y.Music service, and then expanded it to everything they could get their hands on. Thus, it can be used to control the most famous audio sources in your browser. For example, for me it now looks like this:

As you can see, I can turn on Ya.Radio from here, and the music from VK will be automatically paused. Moreover, I can go back and forth through the playlist in all these services. And, most importantly for me, I can do this at the global keyboard shortcut level. Yes, when I play KSS once every hundred years, this is exactly how I control the music :)

Naturally, the application is smart, and if you open some video on YouTube, it pauses the current audio source and all that. In general, just a huge respect to Yandexoids for this. This is even cooler than gestures. Switch, stop/start, like a track without switching the code editor - you can kill for this. According to rumors, the extension can be found in the Chrome application store :)

Files

It’s very short: I use the browser as an electronic reader (epub and fb2) and I don’t regret it. And at the same time I can open documents and files in it spreadsheets, presentations and all this. This is often faster than opening Microsoft office products, especially when you only need to look.

Other goodies

There are too many goodies, so just a list of the rest:

  • built-in translator that can translate part of a page, not the whole thing at once;
  • if necessary, page search takes into account morphology, i.e. by entering “window”, you can find both “at the window” and “in front of the window”;
  • on popular sites, links to important sections appear in the search bar (for example, “Payment and delivery” in stores - fire);
  • warnings about using open WiFi and automatic switching on encryption for it (useful for your relatives, you are smart, I remember);
  • warnings about scam sites, about pages that will sign you up for some SMS newsletters, meticulous (in a good way) safe mode for online banking (and this is for relatives, of course).

The most important thing is Chromium. That is, in Y. Browser I have all the same development tools that I have in Chrome. I have never come across bugs specifically in Y. Browser, because in principle this cannot happen. Although I have heard quite a few legends about them. But so far none have been confirmed.

Honesty

This is perhaps what most IT companies in Russia lack. Honesty with the user. Yandex has it. If you are not in the know, then on any page of Yandex search results you can scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Google” link, for example. And this will open Google results for your query.

It's the same here. Yandex is not Mail. Their browser is installed honestly, configured honestly, and deleted honestly (rot in hell, Amigo!). And, what may seem surprising to some, it is not necessary to use Yandex. In general, no one, when they see my browser, understands what it is, because the “Me” button is disabled in the settings, and the default search is in Google.

Responsiveness

I love Yandex support. They are cool. Over the entire period of my use of their services, I have sent more than a hundred letters to her for a long time. And they answer each of them, remind you of each. With my participation, 3-4 small bugs in the browser were closed, I was one of those who asked to finish the music control so that it would work in the new VK interface, I sent them countless letters about bugs in Ya.Mail. And all my problems were always solved. This is really very cool.

Interface

The only thing I don't like is this new interface Yandex.Browser. It didn’t take root with me and that’s it. On my screen it doesn’t look very good, but fortunately you can still use the classic version. I firmly believe that they will not take it away from me, because sometimes it even seems to me that it works faster, and speed is what is especially important in work.

As for everything else, I'm not sure that your browser is as cool as mine.

There are no perfect browsers. Even the seemingly most powerful, fast and popular browser can actually malfunction and be subject to glitches and errors. And the Yandex browser in this case is no exception. Users quite often encounter a problem when the Yandex browser does not work, does not want to start, or simply does not open pages. Let's figure out what to do in this case and how to eliminate such errors and make sure that they do not pop up in the future.

In general, there can be a lot of reasons why the browser from a popular Russian search engine stopped launching. But we will consider only those due to which it does not work most often. And they, in principle and almost always, are the cause of a program failure. And we will try to solve the errors that prevent you from properly using all the capabilities of the World Wide Web.

Why doesn't Yandex Browser work?

  • Normal program crash.
  • Malicious programs that prevent it from working normally.
  • Other programs using a large amount of computer RAM.
  • Operating system malfunctions.
  • Damaged files.
  • Problems with temporary files in the registry.
  • Outdated browser version.

And so, we sorted out the problems. Now you can proceed directly to solving them.

This option can only be effective in cases where a temporary program failure has occurred. Then you can simply reboot the system, and the problem will go away on its own. Or, the method may be useful when the program is frozen. In short, in this way you can only solve an error that arose due to system overload or program file failure.

If the problem lies much deeper, then you will have to resort to more complex and drastic methods of treating browser ailments.

Removing viruses

Very often the Yandex browser does not start due to the fact that the computer has been infected malware, preventing the application from starting normally. Such a virus can be picked up very easily, especially if you do not have an antivirus installed or have disabled it, which prevents the threat from penetrating the system and harming it. Although in some cases, even an antivirus does not help, since every day many new viruses and Trojans are released and spread, which it has not yet learned to recognize.

If, nevertheless, you fell for the bait of hackers and accidentally downloaded a Trojan onto your computer and your browser stopped launching, then you need to immediately scan your computer for viruses. And if they are found, delete them immediately. Then restart the system and try to open the Yandex browser again. If it starts, then the problem is fixed. If not, then move on to the next one. possible problem and we try to remove it.

Other programs use a lot of RAM

Another reason why the Yandex browser flatly refuses to open is the lack of RAM and processor memory. What does it mean? Simply put, there are too many programs and applications installed on your computer that mercilessly “eat” RAM. And when it is not enough, Windows simply physically cannot run the program, because there is absolutely no room left for it.

The solution to this problem is very banal and simple. All you need to do is disable programs that use a lot of RAM. You can do this by going to the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and removing certain programs from the list. It’s even better to turn them off so that you don’t have to perform this action every time you start a computer, that is, a computer.

Clearing the DNS cache

This method turns out to be very effective in most cases and almost always allows you to get rid of the problem of inoperability Yandex Browser. IN DNS cache Various static routes may be stored, causing the browser to stop normal work and refuses to start, or starts to slow down very much and does not want to load any pages. Clearing it eliminates all these errors and returns the browser to normal operation.

How to clear cacheDNS:

That's it, clearing the cache is complete. To check whether the problem was resolved using similar actions, launch your browser. But before this, it is recommended to restart Windows. If it opens, then everything is fine, the error is cleared. If not, then you will have to do some more magic to achieve the desired result and bring the Yandex browser into full operation.

Cleaning the registry

Didn't all of the above steps help? Don't despair, because there are still ways that can help you get your browser back up and running. One of these is cleaning the registry files.

Registry files can become damaged if the program is closed incorrectly, any important files are deleted from the browser folder, or the program is not updated correctly. Also, the cause of a failure in the registry can be the same viruses, and quite often, they penetrate the registry and even their complete removal does not produce results as long as they are in the temporary files of the program.

How to clean the Yandex browser Registry:


Check if Yandex browser is working now. Most likely, it should start without problems.

Yandex browser takes a long time to load

It happens that the website browser starts without problems, but it takes a very long time. This happens as often as other errors associated with this browser. This problem can be solved using the same solutions described above. First try restarting your computer. If this is not enough, then check your computer for viruses, clear the cache and registry, and remove programs from the task manager that consume a large amount of RAM and place a heavy load on the processor. This should be more than enough for the program to work normally.

Also, the browser may slow down, and various errors may constantly appear. In all these cases, the methods described in this article will help you. If this does not help, then go straight to the very last point in this article.

Complete removal and reinstallation of Yandex Browser

If nothing helps, and the problem remains regardless of any of your actions, then you will have to resort to extreme measures. To be more precise, you need to completely remove the program and reinstall it. Moreover, it is recommended to download and install the latest version.

How to remove a browser from Yandex?

Before installing a newer version, you need to get rid of the old one. And now we will tell you how to do this.


And so, you deleted the Yandex browser and restarted the system. Great, but that's not all. There are traces of the program left on the system that must be removed. To do this, download CCleaner and clear the registry cache to get rid of unnecessary files, which may cause failures.

Installation

Now that the browser has been completely removed and all the “tails” from it have been cleaned, you can install it again.

To be sure of its functionality, download the latest version, and download it exclusively from the official website. To do this, go to https://browser.yandex.ru/desktop/main/ and click the “Download” button. That's it, the loading process has begun. Now you need to wait until it is completely downloaded.

If you have already downloaded or you have latest version Yandex browser on your computer, then open the installer and start the installation. I think everyone will figure this out. You just need to follow the installer's steps. And after installation is complete, be sure to restart your computer. This method should help in one hundred percent of cases and the browser will launch without problems and work without failures.

The Yandex browser is developed using source code Chromium is based on the WebKit engine, which makes it very similar to . However, we found many advantages that can put the program from Russian developers head and shoulders above its popular analogues.

Strengths

Integration

The main feature of this Internet Explorer is its integration with Yandex services itself. Search engine, cloud storage, maps, language translations, mail and other services are on the toolbar and can be accessed with one click. Also, some may find useful add-ons for the Yandex browser - services like weather forecasts or traffic jams.

Integrated technologies can be considered a big “plus” for users Adobe Flash for watching videos and Adobe Reader for reading PDF files.

Synchronization

You can continue web surfing started on a laptop at any time - on a tablet or smartphone. Bookmarks and browsing history are automatically transferred when you launch the browser on another device.

Safety

The protection system it has is a separate reason for pride for Russian developers. The company's programmers combined innovative technologies for anti-virus attacks and anti-spam with the achievements of Kaspersky Lab. When loading, pages are immediately checked for malicious code, and files - to a potential threat of infection of the computer. In addition, the authors have implemented antispam and a data theft detector.

Speed

Like the developers, the creators of Ya.Browser implemented a Turbo mode in the program, which allows you to speed up the loading of images, videos and other media content with a slow Internet connection. The results for queries in the omnibox even before pressing Enter are also worth attention. As soon as you start typing “weather in Tel Aviv” or “ruble exchange rate”, you will immediately see the answers.

Miniatures

With all this, the browser interface looks surprisingly minimalist. As its creators assure, they sought to eliminate elements that distract users and disperse attention. Here you can test a small innovation and “get a scoreboard.” This means that when we open a new tab, we are given a display in which we can pin eight popular tabs.

Moreover, unlike other browsers, in Y. Browser you will see recognizable site logos, and not screenshots of recent visits. This allows you to navigate much faster visual bookmarks. And also - you can change the positions of the thumbnails yourself (which, by the way, is not available, for example, in Chrome - there they are arranged according to the frequency of visits). In addition, the “Forward” arrow has been removed from the browser window; it appears only when the page is already open.

Tabs

Have you often noticed that when you open new tab with a YouTube video in Chrome and Firefox, it automatically starts playing. But this is not very convenient if you were going to watch the video later? So - in the browser we are considering, everything is thought out. You can open a video link in a new tab, and playback will not start until you activate that tab.

Weak sides

Let me finish this praise and move on to that very “fly in the ointment”. Users who have already tried it new browser, express mixed opinions. Along with the positive characteristics, the Yandex browser has received its share of criticism. Feedback from active Runet users who expressed dissatisfaction with this matter consisted mainly of the following:

Interface

The address bar, outlined in a poisonous yellow outline, seems too bright to some. However, you can get rid of the frame by going to the Yandex Browser settings. In general, a number of users reacted positively to the ideology of minimalism. In their opinion, other reviewers do have unnecessary buttons and bookmarks.

Yandex.Browser, released in 2012, in just a few years took second place in popularity on the RuNet, if only users are taken into account desktop computers, and is second only to Google Chrome. If we take into account users of mobile devices, the successes of the browser from Yandex will not be so impressive: it is surpassed by Mobile Safari and Android Browser, but still it is preferred by more than 9% of Runet users. How did the browser, which appeared relatively recently on the market, win the hearts of Russians and residents of neighboring countries? And does it have any disadvantages?

You can start surfing the web on your computer, continue it on your tablet, then switch to your smartphone.

Integration with Yandex services

The highlight of Yandex.Browser is its integration with Yandex services, which are extremely popular in the Russian-speaking segment of the Internet. Search engine, mail, storing files on Yandex.Disk, online translation - everything is connected in unified system, and this is very convenient for those who use yandex.ru services. All services are located on the toolbar, and one click is enough to access the desired service. If necessary, you can use add-ons such as “Yandex.Traffic” or “Yandex.Weather”.

Synchronization with other devices

Scoreboard

When you open a new tab in Yandex.Browser, a board appears on it - a list of the most frequently visited pages, presented in the form of tiles. The list can be edited, but the number of tiles cannot exceed twenty. The scoreboard will definitely be of interest to people who need to regularly visit certain sites, especially since for some web pages it is possible to display additional information: in mail it is the number of unread letters, in the Yandex.Traffic service it is the level of traffic jams.

In each new tab, the browser offers a list of the most frequently visited pages.

"Smart line"

The developers of Yandex.Browser called the address bar “Smart Line”, because it can do many things that are not available to other similar programs. So, if you mixed up the keyboard layout and typed the website address in the wrong alphabet, the browser will correct you. For popular sites, the address display works when you type the name: type the word “Wikipedia”, and the browser will immediately display “ru.wikipedia.org”.

Speed

Experts often pay attention to the fact that in virtual tests, Yandex.Browser is inferior in speed to its competitors: Google Chrome, Firefox and other programs for Internet access. It searches not so quickly, opens sites not so quickly, not so quickly... Stop! The vast majority of users will not notice this difference anyway; only high-precision software tools track differences in speed. Therefore, in reality, there is no reason to consider the solution from Yandex to be some kind of slow browser.

More speed

By the way, if you have a slow Internet connection, you can increase the operating speed; for this purpose, there is a “Turbo” mode. In this mode, videos, images and other media content are processed and compressed so that the site on which they are located opens faster and traffic is spent more economically.


Turbo mode speeds up the loading of pages, pictures and videos.

Advanced Security

Yandex.Browser is concerned about user safety. Each page is checked for malicious code, and if any problems are identified, access is blocked. But what if you still need to access a blocked web page? Just select the “Safe copy” option, and the browser will open a page without dangerous elements.

Yandex.Browser checks every downloaded file for viruses, protects against phishing, warning the user that he is entering a password on an unknown page, and reports paid mobile subscriptions and does not allow you to subscribe to paid service without confirmation, blocks pages suspected of SMS fraud.


The browser warns users about dangerous sites.

Thanks to all of the above, even for an inexperienced and inattentive user, the risk of infecting your computer with a virus or transferring money to scammers is significantly reduced.

Does Yandex.Browser have any disadvantages?

There are no ideal programs, and Yandex.Browser, of course, has its shortcomings.

Firstly, if you do not use Yandex services, the program will be just another good browser for you.

Secondly, you can often hear complaints about the work of an online translator. However, no one has yet come up with an ideal online translator, and Google Translate sometimes he makes mistakes too.