ViewMyPDF Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is ViewMyPDF?
Once installed on web browsers, the ViewMyPDF app supposedly provides a catalogue of games. This may seem a useful tool to access thousands of games, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA), an adware-type application that most users install inadvertently without their direct permission.
Generally, apps of this type feed users with advertisements and record browsing-related (and even personal) data.
Once installed, ViewMyPDF feeds users with coupons, banners, surveys, and other similar ads. Generally, these are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, ads displayed by adware-type PUAs often conceal underlying content of visited websites. They are annoying and also lead to various other untrustworthy websites.
If clicked, they redirect users to potentially malicious websites or execute scripts that download and install other PUAs. These might lead to various computer infections. Furthermore, PUAs such as ViewMyPDF usually gather browsing-related information, including IP addresses, keystrokes, URLs of visited websites, search queries, geo-locations, etc.
The PUA might also record personal data that is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. Uninstall ViewMyPDF immediately, since these PUAs cause privacy issues, browsing safety problems, and even identity theft.
Name | Ads by ViewMyPDF |
Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are hundreds of applications similar to ViewMyPDF including, for example, TonOfFunGames, MyKrazyGames, GamesOnlineNetwork, and GameFunNetwork. Typically, developers promote these apps as 'useful', but they present them this way just to trick users into downloading them. Most PUAs are designed only to generate revenue and provide none of the functionality promised.
How did ViewMyPDF install on my computer?
As with most PUAs of this type, ViewMyPDF can be downloaded from its official website, however, in many cases, users install it unintentionally. To achieve this, software developers use the "bundling" method, a deceptive marketing method used to trick users into installing PUAs with regular software.
Developers achieve this by hiding PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar sections of the installation processes. Developers are aware of the fact that many users do not check these settings or simply rush installations by skipping steps, and they use this careless behaviour to their advantage.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download software using legitimate, official/trustworthy sources and websites, and direct links. Avoid using third party software downloaders, torrents, and other similar sources. Do not install software without first checking "Custom", "Advanced" and other settings. Do not leave checkboxes unticked that indicated that you agree to install potentially unwanted applications.
Bear in mind that even intrusive ads that appear legitimate/legitimate might be malicious or cause unwanted redirects to potentially malicious websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.). If you are redirected to various untrustworthy websites when you click ads, check your browser for any suspicious extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons.
Also check the list of installed programs on your computer. If you find unwanted/unknown applications or programs, uninstall them immediately. If your computer is already infected with ViewMyPDF, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is ViewMyPDF?
- STEP 1. Uninstall ViewMyPDF application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove ViewMyPDF adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove ViewMyPDF ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by ViewMyPDF' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove ViewMyPDF extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
ViewMyPDF adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "ViewMyPDF", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes ViewMyPDF ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove ViewMyPDF adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "ViewMyPDF", select this entry and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by viewmypdf, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "ViewMyPDF", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by viewmypdf, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "ViewMyPDF".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by viewmypdf removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by viewmypdf, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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