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How to remove PDFConverterSearchPro

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

Ugnius Kiguolis · The mastermind

PDFConverterSearchPro – a PUP that will redirect your searches through a search engine of its choice

PDFConverterSearchPro

PDFConverterSearchPro is a browser-based plugin that makes modifications to the browser in order to promote affiliated sites. This potentially unwanted program[1] (PUP) does that by rerouting all your search inquiries through a fake search engine, enabling it to inject ads into search results.

PDFConverterSearchPro redirect also allows it to collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser/device info, geolocations, used apps, browsing history, etc. When this browser intruder is installed as an app or an extension, all your searches will go through feed.pdfconvertersearchpro.com until altered results from Searchlee, Yahoo, or other sources are shown.

This PUP is able to do that by changing certain settings on your browsers, such as the default search engine, new tab, and homepage. If you see any symptoms that you have this browser hijacker on your device, you came to the right place to find out how to get rid of it and learn more about similar threats.

name PDFConverterSearchPro
Type Browser hijacker, redirect virus, PUP
Altered browser settings Startpage, new tab, and default search engine
Promote fake search site feed.pdfconvertersearchpro.com
IP address 104.21.48.105
Symptoms All searches going through a strange page, ads in search results, slower browsing speed, slower device, redirects to questionable sites
Risks Financial losses, privacy issues, other PUP installations, malware infections
Distribution Fake Flash Player updates, software bundles, deceptive ads
Removal Get rid of this PUP by scanning your device with a reliable anti-malware tool. Then use our free guides below to eliminate it from your browsers
System Repair To remove tracking cookies left by shady sites and restore any Registry or other key system settings/files, use the all-in-one FortectIntego system tune-up tool

PDFConverterSearchPro browser hijacker and potentially unwanted programs alike can be falsely advertised as helpful tools that will increase your browsing speed, make searches easier and precise, boost your device performance, and so on. In fact, they might do the exact opposite.

First of all, redirects caused by this PUP automatically slow down the browsing speed. Then PDFConverterSearchPro ads, shown in altered search results, could severely diminish the browsing experience. If any of them are clicked purposely or accidentally, they might lead to hazardous affiliated sites.

These pages could have explicit, risky, or even malicious content, such as gambling, porn, malware, fake updates, various scams, etc. And what's worse, PDFConverterSearchPro virus could redirect you to any of the sponsored sites without you pushing any buttons.

Potentially unwanted program developers get revenue from affiliated sites for generating traffic to them. Since all they care about is money, not your safety, users could be exposed to various cyber threats. Therefore, you should make PDFConverterSearchPro removal today's priority.

PDFConverterSearchPro virus

To find out if it's installed as an extension or an app, you must complete a scan with a trustworthy anti-malware tool. We recommend using free security software such as SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes. If PDFConverterSearchPro is detected, eliminate it along with any allocated files.

Afterward, use our free guides at the bottom of the page to remove PDFConverterSearchPro from your browser (if it was installed as a browser extension). And lastly, IT experts[2] suggest performing a system clean-up with the FortectIntego system repair tool that will eliminate tracking cookies and restore corrupted system files.

Shady techniques used to distribute browser hijackers

For a limited time, browser hijackers can be downloaded from official marketplaces like the Google Chrome Web Store, but they tend to be distributed in a more stealthy manner. One of the most popular ways to get a browser intruder on your device is rushing through the installation of new software.

To distribute their worthless but risky creations, PUP developers are using a method called software bundling.[3] These packs of apps are usually downloaded from third-party software vendors, but some legitimate program creators were also spotted offering them.

Thus the only way to not get a PUP infection traveling within a bundle is to stay attentive when installing any software. First off, read the EULA as all apps are listed there. Then pick the Advanced/Custom installation mode and remove ticks from each preselected app that you don't want to have on your device.

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Guidelines to remove PDFConverterSearchPro virus from your device and browser

PDFConverterSearchPro virus could be falsely advertised as a handy tool that will improve some aspect of browsing or computer performance, but that is just not true. Browser hijackers can only cause more harm than good by showing deceptive ads, collecting browsing-related data, and causing sudden redirects to dubious sites.

PDFConverterSearchPro removal consists of three parts. First, you must perform a full system scan with reliable anti-malware software capable of detecting the latest infections. When the scan is finished, follow the security tools recommendations on how to proceed further.

Then you have to remove PDFConverterSearchPro from your browser if it was installed as an extension. To make things easier, we've posted step-by-step instructions below. And lastly, perform system diagnostics with compatible optimizers to restore any altered Registry values and eliminate tracking cookies.

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

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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