How to uninstall PDF Editor By AppSuite from systems

What kind of application is PDF Editor By AppSuite?

We have tested the PDF Editor By AppSuite application and found that it is supposed to allow users to view, convert, fill, merge, sign, and compress PDF files. However, our research shows that it can cause unwanted redirects and have traits of a browser hijacker. Thus, it is advisable to avoid installing PDF Editor By AppSuite.

PDF Editor By AppSuite unwanted application overview

PDF Editor By AppSuite's installer mentions that the installation will change the default search engine to Yahoo search engine, but users can easily switch to another search engine through the settings. We found that some users have noticed that instead of promoting search.yahoo.com, the app promotes search-redirect.com (which actually in turn redirects to Yahoo itself).

Search-redirect.com is a fake search engine that can be used to collect various data and promote other unreliable sites. Using it can expose users to scams, unwanted downloads, and other threats. Thus, search-redirect.com should be removed from affected browsers.

It is worth noting that the promotion of search-redirect.com by PDF Editor By AppSuite is achieved by performing an action known as browser hijacking. This usually involves changing the address of the homepage, new tab, and default search engine to another, often fake or unreliable, search engine.

In addition to hijacking browsers, apps like PDF Editor By AppSuite can display unwanted ads, slow down browsers or entire operating systems, and collect browsing-related and other data. Overall, PDF Editor By AppSuite is an unwanted app that should be avoided and uninstalled from devices where it is present.

Conclusion

In conclusion, PDF Editor By AppSuite engages in browser hijacking by promoting a fake search engine search-redirect.com (or the legitimate search.yahoo.com search engine). Installing PDF Editor By AppSuite can expose users to scams and other unwanted content, and compromise both security and privacy.

More examples of apps classified as unwanted are SafeWatch, Traiolx Custom Utils, and Bionom Query Utils.

How did PDF Editor By AppSuite install on my computer?

Unwanted apps usually enter systems via unofficial websites or app stores, third-party downloaders, misleading advertisements, peer-to-peer networks, and similar sources. These apps can also be installed through software bundles. When users install free or untrustworthy programs, they may inadvertently agree to install extra applications.

Usually, these apps are mentioned near ticked checkboxes or within settings like "Advanced", "Custom", or "Manual". If users leave these settings/options unchanged, they allow unwanted apps to be installed.

How to avoid installation of unwanted apps?

Download applications from official websites or verified app stores. During installations, check if installers include additional apps and deselect the unwanted ones. Avoid clicking on ads or links on suspicious sites, and do not allow these sites to send notifications. Keep your operating system and all installed applications up to date.

Additionally, regularly scan your computer with a trusted security tool to detect and remove potential threats. If your computer is already infected with PDF Editor By AppSuite, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

PDF Editor By App Suite's installer mentioning that the app will change the search engine to Yahoo:

Websites promoting PDF Editor By AppSuite browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is PDF Editor By AppSuite?
• STEP 1. Uninstall PDF Editor By AppSuite application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove PDF Editor By AppSuite browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove search-redirect.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove search-redirect.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

PDF Editor By AppSuite 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 "PDF Editor", select its entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the search-redirect.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

PDF Editor By AppSuite browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage 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), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.search-redirect.com) 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 "search-redirect.com", 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.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pdf editor by app suite unwanted program, 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 extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), 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 remove hxxp://search-redirect.com 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.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with pdf editor by app suite unwanted program 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the pdf editor by app suite unwanted program, 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:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of forcing users visit search-redirect.com website?

The purpose of forcing users to visit search-redirect.com is primarily to generate traffic to the site, which can then be monetized.

Is visiting search-redirect.com a threat to my privacy?

Visiting search-redirect.com can pose a threat to your privacy. The site can be used to collect details related to browsing activity, search queries, and other data, which can then be sold to third parties or misused in other ways.

How did an unwanted app infiltrate my computer?

Unwanted apps often infiltrate systems through unofficial websites, third-party downloaders, misleading ads, P2P networks, or bundled with other software. They can also be installed when users leave default settings during installations of free, questionable, or similar software.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove unwanted apps?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can help remove unwanted apps. It scans your system for unwanted programs and other malicious software, detects and removes them.