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What is Print PDF Pro?

According to the developers, Print PDF Pro allows users to converter various documents to PDF format - "PrintPDF Pro is the best alternative to convert any kind of documents or images by printing to PDF. Simply open up the document you would like to convert and print it using PrintPDF Pro as your virtual printer." 

On initial inspection, this app might appear legitimate, however, Print PDF Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type application. After stealthily infiltrating the system, it collects Internet browsing-related information and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

Print PDF Pro is designed to collect website URLs visited, search queries entered into search engines, pages viewed, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and other similar software/hardware information.

Many users believe that this data is insignificant, however, it might contain personally identifiable details that the developers of Print PDF Pro share with third party companies (who misuse the details to generate revenue). Thus, having this adware installed on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

Furthermore, Print PDF Pro employs a 'virtual layer' to display banner, pop-up, and other similar intrusive online advertisements that do not originate from your visited websites. This behavior conceals underlying web content, thereby significantly diminishing the Internet browsing experience.

Some redirect to bogus sites containing infectious content - clicking them is risky and may lead to further computer infections. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you uninstall Print PDF Pro immediately.

Print PDF Pro is regular adware and similar to ScrollUp, Fresh Outlook, Advanced Calendar, and hundreds of other PUPs that falsely claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience.

All adware is designed to trick users to install. Following successful infiltration, none provide the features promised - their real aim is to generate revenue for the developers. Print PDF Pro, and other similar apps, display intrusive online advertisements and collect personally identifiable information.

How did Print PDF Pro install on my computer?

This application is mostly distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. Research shows that many users do not expect third party applications to be hidden. Therefore, the developers of adware-type applications intentionally conceal them within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' download/installation settings (often skipped by users).

Users who rush the download and installation processes often install potentially unwanted programs inadvertently, thereby exposing their systems to risk of further infection and compromising their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

This situation can be prevented by taking two simple steps. Firstly, pay close attention when downloading and installing software and check the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings. Secondly, cancel all additionally-included software and ensure that only your chosen program is downloaded/installed - third party applications are often rogue, and thus, should never be installed.

Print PDF Pro adware installer set-up:

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Quick menu:

• What is Print PDF Pro?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Print PDF Pro application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Print PDF Pro adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Print PDF Pro ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Print PDF Pro' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Print PDF Pro ads from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Print PDF Pro 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 "Print PDF Pro v1.00", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Print PDF Pro ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Print PDF Pro adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, Print PDF Pro did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the printpdf pro adware, 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 "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the printpdf pro adware, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with printpdf pro adware 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 printpdf pro adware, 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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