How To Remove PDFConverterSearchPro Adware from System
Easy Steps To Delete PDFConverterSearchPro from PC
PDFConverterSearchPro is a kind of fake software that is designed to promote the PDFConverterSearchPro.com fake search engine, modifies the browser setting, and collects users online browsing related data. However it is categorized as a web browser hijacker. Most of the users install such dubious software unintentionally so it is also considered to be a Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).
The primary target of the browser hijacker is to hijack all popular and mostly used web browsers including Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox and others. It changes the browser setting such as homepage, search engine as well as assigned them with PDFConverterSearchPro.com fake URL. It is common that fake search engines usually do not generate own search results they displays results generated by the popular search engine Google, Yahoo, Bing with sponsored ads.
It also delivers various kinds of annoying and intrusive adverts like as commercial ads, pop-up ads, coupons, banners, discounts etc on the running webpage and webpage which users most visited. The main intention behind it to diminishes the browsing experience and generates illegal revenue for the creator on pay per click trick. Sometimes up on click on these adverts redirect to malicious webpage where forces users to install some potentially unwanted program.
More Harmful Activities cause By PDFConverterSearchPro:
Like as many other browser hijacker, it has the ability to corrupt the system files and Windows registries as well as create new files and registries to regenerate itself after removal. It makes the System defenceless by inactivate firewall, task manager, control panel and real antivirus program. It installs additional browser extension, plug-in, add-on etc on the web browser which takes huge spaces of the memory and slowdown the browsing speed.
It is also capable to read the browsing history and gather various data such as search queries, URL visited, Click links, geo locations, IP address and so on. These data help the cyber-criminal to inject intrusive advertisements to gain revenue on pay per click. It may also collect users personal and confidential information’s like as email-id, password, bank account details, IP address etc. It connects your System with remote server to remotely access your System. It may take huge spaces of the System memory and slowdown overall performance. Thus it is highly advice to remove PDFConverterSearchPro as quickly as possible.
Common Symptoms of PDFConverterSearchPro:
- The search engine Address redirects to PDFConverterSearchPro.com
- Default Homepage and new tab is changed to “ PDFConverterSearchPro New Tab“
- Most of the search results are loaded with sponsored links and ads.
- You will notice lots of annoying ads, pop-up notifications on the running webpage.
- Additional or malicious browser extension, plug-in, add-ons gets active on the browser.
- Your browser performance becomes downpour regularly.
How did PDFConverterSearchPro distributed into your PC?
PDFConverterSearchPro mainly distributed by bundling of freeware program. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method that trick users download and install some unwanted program with regular software. Mostly of the users download or install System Software from third party webpage. They do not change the setting or decline Advance, Custom, or Manual or other important settings. Skipping such important setting or unlicking check boxes that contain downloaders cause the installation of potentially unwanted program.
It may also spread while users update the System Software through unofficial or irrelevant sources, Clicking on malicious links. Peer to peer sharing files through bad network like as torrent, eMule, Gnutella etc could also bring potentially unwanted program.
How To Avoiding the installation of Potentially unwanted Program:
Do not download or install System software from unofficial site or third party downloader site. Users must download or install system software from official and trustworthy downloader site. It is important to read their terms and license agreements. Must select custom, advance and other important settings.
Installed System Software must be updated through official and relevant sources or via direct links. Do not finish download and installation of program that contain unwanted apps. Avoiding the clicking on malicious ads. Those ads can be designed to open unwanted download and even installations. It is important to scan your PC with reputable antimalware tool. If your system has already install PUA then it is highly advice to remove PDFConverterSearchPro by using automatic removal tool.
Special Offer (For Windows)
PDFConverterSearchPro can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Special Offer (For Macintosh) If you are a Mac user and PDFConverterSearchPro has affected it, then you can download free antimalware scanner for Mac here to check if the program works for you.
Antimalware Details And User Guide
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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.
Google Chrome (PC)
- Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
- Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
- Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
- Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option
Google Chrome (Android)
- Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
- Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
- In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
- In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button
Mozilla Firefox
- On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
- Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
- Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
- In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”
Internet Explorer
- In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
- Choose “Internet Options”
- Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
- Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option
Microsoft Edge
- Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
- Scroll down and select “Settings”
- Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
- In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
- Click on switch under every suspicious URL
Safari (Mac):
- On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
- Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
- Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them
Manual Steps to Remove PDFConverterSearchPro:
Remove the related items of PDFConverterSearchPro using Control-Panel
Windows 7 Users
Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”
Windows XP Users
Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option
Windows 10 and 8 Users:
Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”
Mac OSX Users
Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.
In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.
After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing PDFConverterSearchPro issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.
Special Offer (For Windows)
PDFConverterSearchPro can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Special Offer (For Macintosh) If you are a Mac user and PDFConverterSearchPro has affected it, then you can download free antimalware scanner for Mac here to check if the program works for you.
How to Remove Adware (PDFConverterSearchPro) from Internet Browsers
Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE
Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.
Additional Option
If you still face issues related to PDFConverterSearchPro removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.
Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.
For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”
Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window
Press on “Reset” option
You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE
Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome
Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.
Optional Method
If the problems related to PDFConverterSearchPro still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.
At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.
In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.
Remove PDFConverterSearchPro plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla
Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.
Optional Method
If you face problems in PDFConverterSearchPro removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.
Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.
Choose “Troubleshooting Information”
In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button
The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.
Remove Malicious Extension from Safari
Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.
Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.
Optional Method
Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.
In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.
Delete PDFConverterSearchPro (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge
Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”
Optional Method
Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”
Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button
Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.
Conclusion
In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.
Special Offer (For Windows)
PDFConverterSearchPro can be creepy computer infection that may regain its presence again and again as it keeps its files hidden on computers. To accomplish a hassle free removal of this malware, we suggest you take a try with a powerful Spyhunter antimalware scanner to check if the program can help you getting rid of this virus.
Do make sure to read SpyHunter’s EULA, Threat Assessment Criteria, and Privacy Policy. Spyhunter free scanner downloaded just scans and detect present threats from computers and can remove them as well once, however it requires you to wiat for next 48 hours. If you intend to remove detected therats instantly, then you will have to buy its licenses version that will activate the software fully.
Special Offer (For Macintosh) If you are a Mac user and PDFConverterSearchPro has affected it, then you can download free antimalware scanner for Mac here to check if the program works for you.
