PDFConverterSearchNow browser hijacker removal instructions

The PDFConverterSearchNow search hijacker is an example of a standard unwanted program; such programs are spread enormously these days. On this page you will see the comprehensive directions of “PDFConverterSearchNow” hijacker elimination in different methods: using anti-malware software and also manual removal method.

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PDFConverterSearchNow – What is it?

“PDFConverterSearchNow” search hijacker is a potentially unwanted application (PUA)¹, that is spread as a plugin for your web browser. It is typically promoted as an add-on for Chrome or Firefox, that helps to search some specific details, for instance, about sporting activity events, make your browser far more secure, enable downloading of any kind of video, et cetera. Also, this app adds the “Managed by your organization” feature (on Chrome browsers).

However, the “PDFConverterSearchNow” plugin is rather pointless since all such features are already embedded to your browser and/or Windows. Such advertising and marketing mottos are targeted at low-skilled computer users, for example, pensioners or schoolchildren. But occasionally even professional users are getting caught on such an appeal. In particular instances, this hijacker is spread along with free tools.

PDFConverterSearchNow Search Hijacker

Here is a info for the PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker

How harmful is PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker?

Besides its impracticality, PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker is also quite harmful for browser usage. It transforms your search engine to its specific – Pdfconvertersearchnow.com, and additionally changes your background, adding its watermark on your background image (or, occasionally, altering it to default with the mentioned symbol).

Aside from seeable changes done by PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker, you might observe that several of your search inquiries are redirecting to the unfamiliar websites, full of links and promotions – so-called doorway websites. Such websites can contain web links for malware downloads. The possibility of redirecting increases if you attempt to open Google search page by force.

But all these actions are a lot more frustrating than truly hazardous. The major risk, specifically for individuals who have a huge amount of secret information in their browsers, is embedded in data collecting functionalities. Cookie files, chats, often-visited websites, and other activities are easily gathered by PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker.

How to remove PDFConverterSearchNow search hijacker?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.

Browser hijackers are almost always rather easy to remove. Usually, they have an independent app that can be seen in the list of installed programs. Due to the specific marketing manner of PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker, it can be quickly tracked and erased by hand. Nevertheless, if you got PDFConverterSearchNow in the bundle with a free applications, your PC might be infected with much more serious malware – trojans, spyware and even ransomware. That’s why I’d suggest you utilize anti-malware tools to delete the PDFConverterSearchNow PUA and all various other malware.

You can make use of Microsoft Defender² – it is capable of finding and removing various malware, including named hijacker. But major malware, that can exist on your personal computer in the discussed case, can disable the Windows antivirus program by modifying the Group Policies. To stay clear of such situations, it is far better to make use of GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

To detect and erase all unwanted programs on your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware, it’s better to utilize Standard or Full scan. Quick Scan is not able to find all the malicious apps, because it scans only the most popular registry entries and directories.

You can see the detected malicious apps sorted by their possible hazard simultaneously with the scan process. But to choose any actions against the viruses, you need to hold on until the scan is over, or to stop the scan.

To choose the action for each spotted virus or unwanted program, click the arrow in front of the name of the detected malware. By default, all malware will be removed to quarantine.

Reset browser settings to original ones

To revert your browser settings, you need to use the Reset Browser Settings option. This action cannot be intercepted by any malware, hence, you will surely see the result. This action can be found in the Tools tab.

After choosing the Reset Browser Settings button, the menu will be displayed, where you can specify, which settings will be reverted to the original.

Deleteing PDFConverterSearchNow hijacker manually

Besides using anti-malware software for browser restoration, you may choose the “Reset browser settings” function, which is usually embedded in all popular browsers.

To reset Edge, do the following steps :

1. Open “Settings and more” tab in upper right corner, then find here “Settings” button. In the appeared menu, choose “Reset settings” option :



2. After picking the Reset Settings option, you will see the following menu, stating about the settings which will be reverted to original :

For Mozilla Firefox, do the next actions :

1. Open Menu tab (three strips in upper right corner) and click the “Help” button. In the appeared menu choose “troubleshooting information” :



2. In the next screen, find the “Refresh Firefox” option :


After choosing this option, you will see the next message :

If you use Google Chrome

1. Open Settings tab, find the “Advanced” button. In the extended tab choose the “Reset and clean up” button :



2. In the appeared list, click on the “Restore settings to their original defaults” :



3. Finally, you will see the window, where you can see all the settings which will be reset to default :
   

Opera can be reset in the next way

1. Open Settings menu by pressing the gear icon in the toolbar (left side of the browser window), then click “Advanced” option, and choose “Browser” button in the drop-down list. Scroll down, to the bottom of the settings menu. Find there “Restore settings to their original defaults” option :



2. After clicking the “Restore settings…” button, you will see the window, where all settings, which will be reset, are shown :

As an afterword, I want to say that time plays against you and your PC. The activity of browser hijacker must be stopped as soon as possible, because of the possibility of other malware injection. This malware can be downloaded autonomously, or offered for you to download in one of the windows with advertisements, which are shown to you by the hijacker. You need to act as fast as you can.

How to Remove PDFConverterSearchNow?

Name: PDFConverterSearchNow

Description: PDFConverterSearchNow - a lot of users became a victim of browser hijacker. I have a lot of friends who literally bombed me with the questions like “how to remove PDFConverterSearchNow?”. In this article we will show you how to deal with PDFConverterSearchNow (Pdfconvertersearchnow.com), which may corrupt your browser’s correct performance, and create a lot of troubles while you are working.

Operating System: Windows

Application Category: Browser Hijacker

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