How to remove the docpdfsupreme browser hijacker

What is doctopdfsupreme.com ?

doctopdfsupreme.com is a fake search engine which is promoted through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser hijacker called docpdfsupreme (or docpdfsupreme - Search the web and convert PDF).

Typically, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing certain browser settings, however, most also gather details relating to users' browsing activities. Apps of this type are classified as PUAs, since people usually download and install them inadvertently.

Generally, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing settings such as the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. After installation, docpdfsupreme assigns them to doctopdfsupreme.com. Therefore, users visit doctopdfsupreme.com when they open a browser, new tab or enter search queries into the URL bar.

In most cases, addresses appointed by browser hijackers cannot be removed, or changed to another URL, since these apps prevent users from performed any modifications. The only way to stop the browser from opening the bogus address is to uninstall the browser hijacker (in this case docpdfsupreme).

Note that doctopdfsupreme.com is a fake search engine, since it does not generate any unique results. Fake search engines often provide misleading results. Furthermore, most browser hijackers gather browsing data such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, and so on.

Sometimes they record personal, sensitive details. In any case, developers sell the data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

These actions can cause problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, and it is possible that people might even become victims of identity theft. Therefore, remove any browser hijackers from your system/browser immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	docpdfsupreme browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser hijacker, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Browser Extension(s)	docpdfsupreme (or docpdfsupreme - Search the web and convert PDF).
Symptoms	Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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search.pricklybears.com and search.follysway.com are examples of other fake search engines. Typically, people do not use these sites intentionally. In most cases, they are forced browser hijackers that they have inadvertently installed onto the browser and/or operating system.

Browser hijackers (and other PUAs) are commonly advertised as useful software, however, they deliver no real value and simply cause problems.

How did doctopdfsupreme.com install on my computer?

Frequently, people download and/or install PUAs through clicked deceptive ads that execute certain scripts, or through the set-ups of other software. In the second case, this happens when developers distribute PUAs using the "bundling" method - they include PUAs into various download and/or installation set-ups and present them as additional offers.

Typically, the offers can be found in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar parts of the download/installation set-ups. Note that download and installation of PUAs only happens when people leave the settings unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not use third party downloaders, installers, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule, and other networks of this type), unofficial websites, etc. to download or install software. Download all files and programs only from official websites and via direct links.

Furthermore, if download and/or installation setup contains "Custom", "Advanced" or other settings, do not leave them unchecked. Decline any offers to download and/or install additionally-included, unwanted applications. Intrusive ads often redirect people who click them to untrusted websites.

Typically, these are the ads that mostly appear on dubious web pages, however, they might also be displayed on legitimate web pages. Furthermore, these ads can be designed to cause download/installation of unwanted applications. Therefore, they should not be clicked.

Finally, ensure that there are no unwanted, suspicious extensions, add-ons or plug-ins installed on the browser or programs of this type installed on the computer. They should be removed immediately. If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Website promoting doctopdfsupreme.com:

docpdfsupreme asks permission to be added to the browser:

docpdfsupreme installed on Google Chrome:

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Quick menu:

• What is doctopdfsupreme.com ?
• STEP 1. Remove doctopdfsupreme.com related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove doctopdfsupreme.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove doctopdfsupreme.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove doctopdfsupreme.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

doctopdfsupreme.com  redirect removal:

Remove doctopdfsupreme.com-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX", "NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove browser hijacker-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for browser hijacker generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for browser hijacker generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for browser hijacker generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for browser hijacker generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the browser hijackers, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove browser hijackers from Internet browsers

Remove Safari browser hijackers:

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

Change your homepage:

In the "Preferences" window, select the "General" tab. To set your homepage, type the preferred website URL (for example: www.google.com) in the Homepage field. You can also click the "Set to Current Page" button if you wish to set your homepage to the website you are currently visiting.

Change your default search engine:

In the "Preferences" window, select the "Search" tab. Here you will find a drop-down menu labeled "Search engine:" Simply select your preferred search engine from the drop-down list.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove Google Chrome browser hijackers:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for a browser hijacker URL, when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Change your homepage

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable malicious extension (if present), remove the browser hijacker URL and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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