FreePDFCombiner : A Dubious Toolbar Offered By Mindspark Interactive Inc.

FreePDFCombiner, a new toolbar created by the member of Mindspark Interactive, Inc. Similar to legitimate toolbar, it also available to download on it's official domain. The con artists of such a toolbar are presented it as a trustworthy and useful one that claims Windows users to merge several PDF documents easily. Judged on it's claims and appearances, most of the System users easily installed it on their PC by clicking on 'Download' button. But they have really no idea that FreePDFCombiner is another creation of cyber hackers. Before getting complete information about this toolbar, take a closer look on it's appearances :

Technical Details of FreePDFCombiner

Name	FreePDFCombiner
Type	Browser Hijacker
Risk Level	Medium
Affected Browsers	Chrome, IE, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Safari etc.
Estimated File Size	7.09 MB
Associated Search Domain	hp.myway.com
Description	FreePDFCombiner is another suspicious toolbar created by the browser hijacker developers.
Occurrences	Bundling method, hacked domain, pirated software, infected devices, spam campaigns and many more.
Removal Recommendations	To delete FreePDFCombiner easily and completely, users must download Windows Scanner Tool.

Know Why Hackers Listed FreePDFCombiner Under Browser Hijacker Category

Undoubtedly, FreePDFCombiner seems as a useful one at the first glimpse which suggests users to convert their files at free of cost but in reality it is not useful at all. Instead of offering any helpful features and claims, FreePDFCombiner automatically sets users new tab URL and default search engine to hp.my.way.com and automatically add FreePDFCombiner toolbar in user's installed browser. Based on its behavior, team of security experts are categorized it under the browser hijacker infection and experts also warned users to not believe on it.

Another Notorious Actions Performed By FreePDFCombiner Inside The PC

Similar to another dubious toolbar, FreePDFCombiner performs several malevolent actions. Once getting installed inside the PC successfully, first of all it alters new tab page which as a result users see FreePDFCombiner each time when they launch their browsers. It is capable to set itself as an ordinary search provider. On the homepage of this toolbar, you may find toolbar with quick access button which is usually located at top to edit PDF documents.

The homepage also includes button that allows System users to access their popular social site like Amazon, Facebook and many more with a click. But clicking on any button will lead you to third-party webpage where they displayed modified search results and offers several add-ons or plug-ins to install. In short, FreePDFCombiner is mainly create to irritate affected users and hampers their surfing experience. To get back System in normal condition or access the web normally, you must delete FreePDFCombiner from your compromised machine instantly.

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Manual Steps to Remove FreePDFCombiner From Your Hijacked Browser

Simple Steps To Remove Infection From Your Browser Set your Default Search Engine Delete Cookies From Different Web browsers Manage Security And Privacy Settings Uninstall Infection From Control Panel Reset Web Browsers To It Default Setting

Set Up or Changes Your Default Search Engine Provider

For Internet Explorer :

1. Launch Internet explorer and click on the Gear icon then to Manage Add-ons.

2. Now click on Search Provider tab followed by Find more search providers…

3. Now look for your preferred search engine provider for instance Google Search engine.

4. Further you need to click on Add to Internet Explorer option appeared on the page. After then tick out the Make this my default search engine provider appeared on the Add Search Provider window and then click on Add button.

5. Restart Internet explorer to apply the new changes.

For Mozilla :

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and go for the Settings icon (☰) followed by Options from the drop down menu.

2. Now you have to tap on Search tab there. And, under Default Search Engine you can choose your desirable search engine provider from the drop down menu and remove FreePDFCombiner related search providers.

3. If you want to add another search option into Mozilla Firefox then you can do it by going through Add more search engines… option. It will take you to the Firefox official Add-ons page from where you can choose and install search engine add-ons from their.

4. Once installed you can go back to Search tab and choose your favorite search provider as a default.

For Chrome :

1. Open Chrome and tap on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings.

2. Now under Search option you can choose desirable Search engine providers from drop down menu.

3. If you want to use another search engine option then you can click on Manage search engines… which opens current list of search engines and other as well. To choose you have to take your cursor on it and then select Make default button appears there followed by Done to close the window.

Reset Browser Settings to Completely Remove FreePDFCombiner

For Google Chrome :

1. Click on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings option from the drop down menu.

2. Now tap Reset settings button.

3. Finally select Reset button again on the dialog box appeared for confirmation.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Settings icon (☰) and then to Open Help Menu option followed by Troubleshooting Information from drop down menu.

2. Now Click on Reset Firefox… on the upper right corner of about:support page and again to Reset Firefox button to confirm the resetting of Mozilla Firefox to delete FreePDFCombiner completely.

Reset Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Internet options.

2. Now tap Advanced tab followed by Reset button. Then tick out the Delete personal settings option on the appeared dialog box and further press Reset button to clean FreePDFCombiner related data completely.

3. Once Reset completed click on Close button and restart Internet explorer to apply the changes.

Reset Safari :

1. Click on Edit followed by Reset Safari… from the drop down menu on Safari.

2. Now ensure that all of the options are ticked out in the appeared dialog box and click on Reset button.

Uninstall FreePDFCombiner and other Suspicious Programs From Control Panel

1. Click on Start menu followed by Control Panel. Then click on Uninstall a program below Programs option.

2. Further find and Uninstall FreePDFCombiner and any other unwanted programs from the Control panel.

Remove Unwanted Toolbars and Extensions Related With FreePDFCombiner

For Chrome :

1. Tap on Menu (☰) button, hover on tools and then tap on Extension option.

2. Now click on Trash icon next to the FreePDFCombiner related suspicious extensions to remove it.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Add-ons.

2. Now select the Extensions or Appearance tab in Add-ons Manager window. Then click on Disable button to remove FreePDFCombiner related extensions.

For Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Manage add-ons.

2. Further tap on Toolbars and Extensions panel and then Disable button to remove FreePDFCombiner related extensions.

From Safari :

1. Click on Gear Settings icon followed by Preferences…

2. Now tap on Extensions panel and then click on Uninstall button to remove FreePDFCombiner related extensions.

From Opera :

1. Click on Opera icon then hover to Extensions and click Extensions manager.

2. Now click on X button next to unwanted extensions to remove it.

Delete Cookies to Clean Up FreePDFCombiner Related Data From Different Browsers

Chrome : Click on Menu (☰) → Settings → Show advanced Settings → Clear browsing data.

Firefox : Tap on Settings (☰) →History →Clear Reset History → check Cookies → Clear Now.

Internet Explorer : Click on Tools → Internet options → General tab → Check Cookies and Website data → Delete.

Safari : Click on Settings Gear icon →Preferences → Privacy tab → Remove All Website Data…→ Remove Now button.

Manage Security and Privacy Settings in Google Chrome

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Settings.

2. Tap on Show advanced settings.

• Phishing and malware protection : It is enables by default in privacy section. Warns users if detected any suspicious site having phishing or malware threats.
• SSL certificates and settings : Tap on Manage certificates under HTTPS/SSL section to manage SSL certificates and settings.
• Web Content settings : Go to Content settings in Privacy section to manage plug-ins, cookies, images, location sharing and JavaScript.

3. Now tap close button when done.

If you are still having issues in the removal of FreePDFCombiner from your compromised system then you can feel free to talk to our experts.