What is FreePDFCombiner Toolbar?
FreePDFCombiner Toolbar is an application created by Mindspark Interactive Network. On Internet Explorer, this application takes over the homepage and the new tab. On Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers, it is represented as an extension, and it also takes over the new tab, as well as the homepage (on Firefox only). Unsurprisingly, some classify it as a browser hijacker. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team looks at it as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and the recommendation is that you remove it. Although it might appear to offer somewhat legitimate and beneficial services, it is also a known data-recording tool, and it is linked to a highly suspicious search provider. If you have found this article because you already know that you want to delete FreePDFCombiner Toolbar, you can scroll down to find the instructions that you need. If you are still not sure what you should do, you might find answers by reading the report. Keep reading, and if questions pop up, add them to the comments section.
How does FreePDFCombiner Toolbar work?
Our research team informs that FreePDFCombiner Toolbar is quite similar to ShoppingDealsLive Toolbar, OnTargetYoga Toolbar, and other well-known Mindspark toolbars. Not only are they created using the same template, they also serve the same purposes. You might think that the toolbar we are reviewing in this report was created to help users convert files. Well, it looks like this could be a distraction. Sure, it displays a link to freepdfconvert.com, and if you visit this site, you can convert a limited number of files for free. However, you cannot actually convert files using FreePDFCombiner Toolbar itself. That is pretty much how all of these Mindspark toolbars work. They always promote links to popular websites (e.g., facebook.com) as well. This is why users continue downloading these PUPs and why they choose to continue using them even if they realize that they are not that beneficial. What users usually forget about is the activity they do not notice. For example, do you realize that the toolbar tracks your virtual activity? Most virtual services and tools do that, but, of course, you need to be selective and delete the data-trackers you do not trust. You also need to think about the suspicious MySearch search provider that is, allegedly, enhanced by Google. The results shown could include sponsored content, and we are sure you do not want to face that.
Users can download FreePDFCombiner Toolbar from freepdfcombiner.com/index.jhtml or the Chrome web store (for Chrome users only, of course), but it could also be promoted by third-party installers and downloaders. You might see no harm in installing a bunch of programs together. In fact, you might even find this convenient. The problem is that, in many cases, software bundles are used to promote useless and malicious programs. While we do not claim that FreePDFCombiner Toolbar is malicious, the programs installed along with it could be. Do not just assume that your operating system is malware-free just because you do not see it. Click the Download link and use a free malware scanner to inspect the operating system. If nothing else is found, focus on the toolbar. If other threats are found, check if they are not more malicious, and if they are, focus on their removal first.
How to delete FreePDFCombiner Toolbar
It is very important to figure out if other threats exist on your operating system before you initiate the removal of FreePDFCombiner Toolbar. Why? Because you have to move differently depending on that. If other threats are found, it might be time-consuming and difficult to research and eliminate every single infection manually. In this situation, it is recommended that users employ anti-malware software. It can automatically find and delete FreePDFCombiner Toolbar. If other threats do not exist, or you are simply ready to face the challenge, you can use the instructions below. They show how to eliminate the undesirable toolbar from all browsers. Note that the homepage URL should be restored after you get rid of the PUP, but if that does not happen, you can easily modify the settings directly via your web browser.
Removal Instructions
Google Chrome:
- Launch the browser and tap keys Alt+F.
- In the Chrome menu move over to More tools.
- Select Extensions.
- Click the Remove button linked to the PUP.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Launch the browser and tap keys Ctrl+Shift+A.
- In the Add-ons Manager menu move to Extensions.
- Click the Remove button linked to the PUP.
Internet Explorer:
- Launch RUN by tapping Win+R keys on the keyboard.
- Enter control panel into the dialog box to access the menu.
- Go to Uninstall a program.
- Uninstall the application that represents the PUP.
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