What is PDF Convert Tab?
It seems that PDF Convert Tab is becoming more and more popular, but you should not be one of those users who install it on their computers even if it promises to enable you to “convert PDF files directly on your new tab page” because it is considered a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Potentially unwanted applications are not dangerous at all if compared to Trojans, worms, or other threats considered malware, but we are not going to lie – it has drawbacks, so it is not a very good idea to keep it installed on the system, especially if it has slithered onto your computer without your knowledge. 13 489 users have already installed PDF Convert Tab from the Chrome Web Store, but the total number of users who have it installed on their computers must be higher because it can be downloaded directly from its official website (http://www.pdfconverttab.com) as well. It seems that not all users install it consciously. Some people say they have nothing to do with its installation, which suggests that this potentially unwanted application might be distributed differently as well. If you know nothing about its installation too, you must delete it today. This should not be too difficult if you let us help you.
What does PDF Convert Tab do?
PDF Convert Tab is promoted as beneficial software that allows converting files from/to PDF directly from the New Tab page. Our researchers have confirmed that it is true, but they have observed that it is a very simple application. Once it is installed on the system, it alters Google Chrome settings. To be more specific, you will find both your homepage and New Tab page altered. It has a toolbar with a search box, a search box in the middle, and two buttons that should open an online PDF converter. At the time of analysis, this feature did not work, but it might be already fixed when you encounter this potentially unwanted application. Research has shown that all users’ searches are redirected through infospace.com. It is far from Google or another 100% reliable search tool, so you might be presented with sponsored search results and advertisements. It might be dangerous to click on these ads/sponsored links – there is a possibility that some of them drive straight to dubious websites. We do not say that all users will see those links/ads, but do not be surprised if you encounter them.
Potentially unwanted applications often automatically collect information about users. It seems that PDF Convert Tab is no exception. Specialists have opened and analyzed its Privacy Policy to find out what details about users it records. It has turned out that it automatically captures IP address, data about pages users visit, mobile network information, and search history. Also, if you upload any document to convert it from/to PDF, it will be kept in the company’s servers for 1 hour. Last but not least, the author of PDF Convert Tab might get some information about users from third parties, e.g. authorized service providers and advertising companies. There is no way to change how PDF Convert Tab acts, but you can remove it from your computer at any time if there are things you do not like about it.
Where does PDF Convert Tab come from?
PDF Convert Tab can be downloaded directly from http://www.pdfconverttab.com or https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pdf-convert-tab/dhgmjcnnankiakilimffegjaalghdgmh?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon, but it does not mean that all users install this piece of software consciously. According to specialists who have analyzed PDF Convert Tab, this potentially unwanted application should be distributed bundled too, so if you know nothing about its installation, you could have installed it together with a program you have recently downloaded from the web. Do not let another suspicious program enter your system – keep your antimalware tool enabled and stop downloading programs from dubious websites.
How to delete PDF Convert Tab
PDF Convert Tab is an ordinary browser extension, so its removal will be quick and easy. The only thing you need to do is to access the extensions manager, locate the undesirable browser extension, and then delete it. If you have never done that before, use instructions provided below this article. A trustworthy antimalware scanner could erase PDF Convert Tab for you automatically too, so we leave the final decision regarding the removal method in your hands.
PDF Convert Tab removal guide
Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Press Alt+F to access the menu.
- Click More tools and open Extensions.
- Select PDF Convert Tab.
- Click Remove.
- Click Remove again in the opened window.
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