Remove GetPDFConverterSearch ads browser hijacker

Proper methods to delete GetPDFConverterSearch ads

GetPDFConverterSearch ads is a noxious PC threat classified as browser hijacker. If you have got this infection on your machine, you will experience the harmful effects of this malware. Once installed successfully, it makes various modifications to the browser settings in order to promote an illegitimate search engine. This dubious threat will intrude your computer without permission and get added to your main browser. Additionally, this browser hijacker has data tracking abilities which are used to collect browsing related information.

GetPDFConverterSearch ads is able to infect all Windows based system very easily. It can infect all famous and well known browsers that includes Edge, Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari and others. After that, this software assigns the addresses of illegitimate web searchers as browsers such as default search engine, homepage and new tab URLs. Once installed, every time users are redirected to getpdfonvertersearch.com when they open new browser window or search query typed into the URL bar.

The created fake search engines are unable to provide search results so they redirect to Google, Yahoo and Bing. Furthermore, recovering an affected browser is impossible, it can only be done by removing the software hijacking it. Despite this, most browser hijackers can track data. It can monitor browsing activity and collect personal information extracted from it. Afterwards, this sensitive detail is then shared with third parties. In short, presence of data tracking content on computer can lead to serious privacy issues and even identity theft.

Threat specification

Name: GetPDFConverterSearch ads

Type: Browser hijacker

Symptoms: Manipulated web browser settings (homepage, default internet search engine and new tab). Users are forced to visit the hijacker’s website and search the internet using their search engines.

Distribution methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, malicious ads, torrent file downloads, cracked software and so on.

Damage: Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, loss of private information, redirects to dubious websites.

Removal: In order to remove GetPDFConverterSearch ads and other infiltrated browser hijacker, use reliable antivirus removal tool.

Distribution of GetPDFConverterSearch ads:

This browser hijacker virus commonly intrude into your work-station through bundled freeware programs, spam emails, peer to peer file sharing and other methods. You can also get this threat if you visit porn or torrent websites and click on misleading advertisements. Once installed, this pernicious threat will brutally mess without system security and block your antivirus program to avoid its removal. This nasty virus can also block the firewall security to make your system vulnerable. It will also redirect you on misleading websites where your device can get infected by more harmful viruses and threats. So, you are advised to be very cautious while downloading and installing software as well as surfing online.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

It is recommended to always research software prior to download/installation. All software downloads must be done from official websites and through direct links. Other installation channels like third party downloader’s/installer, unofficial and free file hosting websites, peer to peer sharing networks etc should be avoided as those tools commonly offer bundled or harmful content.

Further, it is important to read terms and agreements carefully when installing any apps. Moreover, intrusive adverts appear legitimate, however they redirect to highly questionable sites. Moreover, if your PC is already infected with GetPDFConverterSearch ads, then we recommend running a scan with reliable antimalware tool that has the capability to eliminate this browser hijacker.

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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads:

Remove the related items of GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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.

How to Remove Adware (GetPDFConverterSearch ads) 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads 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 GetPDFConverterSearch ads (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.