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  • Verified · Dec 2019

How to remove EasyPDFCombine Toolbar

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

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar – a random extension that sets the default search engine to Myway.com or Ask.com

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar virus

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar, developed by Mindspark Interactive, is a free extension that can be downloaded from its official website easypdfcombine.com. The plug-in is claimed to be a tool capable of merging separate PDF files into one PDF and enabling various tools related to convenient PDF usage and sharing. Even though this feature might sound great to you, you will not be that delighted when you see what EasyPDFCombine Toolbar is truly capable of. After getting installed on any type of web browser, the extension sets the default search provider to Myway.com or Ask.com and also alters the browser's homepage and new tab URL settings. As you can see, the tool starts acting as a browser hijacker after being installed on the browser app.

Name EasyPDFCombine Toolbar
Type System tool/extension/browser hijacker
Creator Mindspark Interactive is the official developer of this tool
Changes This suspicious product modifies browser settings such as the default homepage, new tab URL bar, and search provider that is set to Myway.com or Ask.com
Activities The PUP can initiate activities such as frequent advertising, deal offering, redirecting to other domains, installing suspicious extensions and plug-ins, collecting data about the user's browsing activities, etc.
Distribution You can download the tool from its official domain, however, it is more likely to appear on users' computer systems through a deceptive marketing technique known as “bundling”
Removal tip You can delete the potentially unwanted application by employing automatical software or by completing the task manually (check out our provided step-by-step guidelines at the end of this page)
System repair If you have discovered that some system files and other components got compromised during the suspicious activities, you have a chance of repairing everything back to normal by employing software such as FortectIntego

The tool has earned the name of EasyPDFCombine Toolbar virus regarding its sneaky distribution techniques and unwanted activities that it hides while presenting itself as a useful product. Before installing it, we recommend reading the EULA and Privacy Policy of this program and you will see that it might be potentially dangerous to use this application. Here is a quote from its End User License Agreement proving that the up is unsecured:

MS Products are exposed to various security issues, and should be regarded as unsecure. By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge and accept that the MS Products and any information you download or offer to share by means of an MS Product, may be exposed to unauthorized access, interception, corruption, damage or misuse, and should be regarded as insecure. You accept all responsibility for such security risks and any damage resulting therefrom.

Discovering bogus changes in your web browsers is not the only negative side of EasyPDFCombine Toolbar. The browser hijacker might also add other extensions and plug-ins[1] that can take you to affiliate sources some of which might not only be a part of a marketing strategy but can also hold malware somewhere inside.

Continuously, EasyPDFCombine Toolbar might load you with unwanted pop-up notifications that come filled with suspicious deals and offers. You might be suggested to download/install some type of rogue product or service for an inadequate price. This is how some developers support their third-party programs.

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar

Furthermore, EasyPDFCombine Toolbar might be capable of recording your browsing data such as commonly visited websites, hyperlinks and adverts accessed, bookmarks saved, your IP address, geolocation. Afterward, the developers use such data for sharing with other parties or getting you involved in targeted advertising campaigns.

 Also, when EasyPDFCombine Toolbar alters your search settings, you are forced to use the new search engine until the browser hijacker is permanently removed. As a result, you might not be provided with misleading search query results or taken to destinations that you were not even expecting to be while browsing the web.

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar removal is a way to prevent this. You will need to download reliable anti-malware software or proceed with the step-by-step guidelines that have been added to the end of this website. Note that you need to clean both your computer system and all hijacked web browser applications.

When you remove EasyPDFCombine Toolbar from your machine and browsers, you should check if the PUP did not compromise any system files or entries. If you find some affected components, you should try repairing them with a tool such as FortectIntego as you might be able to get positive results.

EasyPDFCombine PUP

PUP appearance on computers and browsers

Experts from NoVirus.uk[2] claim that potentially unwanted programs can sneak into the computer system from multiple locations. Most commonly, browser hijackers and other unwanted products get into the machine with the help of a deceptive marketing technique called “software bundling”.[3]

This often happens when the user does not pay attention to what type of downloading/installing mode he/she has chosen. You should avoid any “Quick” or “Basic” configuration and set the option to “Advanced” or “Custom”. The second option allows users to be in control of their downloads and op- out the unwanted ones.

Continuously, potentially unwanted programs can get delivered through suspicious hyperlinks and advertisements that occur while browsing in third-party websites. Avoid clicking on unknown locations, close all questionable websites, and do not proceed to a web page which is marked as an unsafe one.

Last but not least, PUPs sometimes come camouflaged as fake software updates, especially Flash Player ones. Do not download any unknown upgrades if you are provided by some randomly. If you have any concerns about a certain update, go to the app's official website and check all newly-released upgrades there.

Removing EasyPDFCombine Toolbar automatically and manually

EasyPDFCombine Toolbar removal is necessary if you want to restore your browser settings back to normal. First of all, make sure that you get rid of the app from your computer system and then continue with your web browsers. You have two options for the elimination task. You can download antimalware software and leave the job for the program or you can complete the deletion by yourself by using step-by-step guidelines.

We always recommend eliminating various PUPs and threats automatically because this method is safer and more effective. The program can detect all the hidden products in your computer and eliminate them at once. However, if you are still more likely to deal with this task yourself, take a look at the following instructing steps and learn how to clean your OS and web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and others.

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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1 comment

  1. Kathy W

    Thanks for the info. I have been seeing so many ads for this that I have been really suspicious of it. The most irritating thing is that they are all over download sites like cnet, and it is often difficult to figure out what to click to get the download you want and not end up clicking theirs by mistake. Sometimes there are a few ads on the same page and in some cases its hard to tell that they are ads and not part of the website. I feel that this is really unethical. Their ads are so annoying and suspicious that I would never use their products.

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