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EasyPDFCombine, Advertising Software (Adware).

EasyPDFCombine is software from the publisher MindSpark. It is classified in the category of Advertising Software (Adware). More precisely, it is installed as a browser toolbar (Toolbar).

 It can modify browser search and start pages. It installs the Ask engine Search Bar by default if you do not uncheck the box when installing the software. Some security solutions may classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (LPI, PUP).


This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.


These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.


This program is classified in the category of advertising software (Adware), from the English "ADS" short for the English Advertissement (Promotional poster). Adware usually installs as a program or browser extension and is loaded every time the system starts. They can launch services, start scheduled tasks, and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with or without your consent according to the terms of its user contract. Once installed, adware can modify certain settings of your browsers such as search pages, the start page or even your "404" error page. Adware can collect your browsing habits and communicate them to a server using the tracking method because it is most often a marketing solution aimed at retaining customers.


Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

  Features

– It modifies the start page of the Opera browser (B0),
– It replaces the start page of the Mozilla Firefox (M0) browser,
– It replaces the start page of the Google Chrome (G0) browser,
– It modifies the start page of the Internet Explorer browser (R0),
- It installs an extension program for the Google Chrome (G2) browser,
- It installs an extension program for the Mozilla Firefox (M2) browser,
- It installs a Mozilla Firefox (P2) browser plugin,
- It is installed as Browser Helper Object (BHO) of Internet Browser (O2),
- It is installed as an Internet browser toolbar (O3),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– It creates multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- It modifies the Internet search provider (O69),

Preview in reports

Recorded on 03/07/2016
G0 – GCSP: Preferences [User Data\Default][HomePage] https://free.easypdfcombine.com
HKCU\SOFTWARE\EasyPDFCombine
O43 – CFD: 03/07/2016 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\EasyPDFCombineTooltab
G2 – GCE: Preference [User Data\Default] [kpocjpoifmommoiiiiamepombpeoaehfh] EasyPDFCombine
P2 – EXT: (.Mindspark – EasyPDFCombine.) — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\lrb535ab.default\extensions\_ceMembers_@free.easypdfcombine.com
O42 – Software: EasyPDFCombine Internet Explorer Homepage and New Tab – (.Mindspark Interactive Network.) [HKCU] — EasyPDFCombineTooltab Uninstall Internet Explorer
C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cpb214ba.default\EasyPDFCombine_ce

Recorded on 18/11/2017
FOUND file: C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage\http_easypdfcombine.dl.myway.com_0.localstorage
FOUND file: C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage\http_easypdfcombine.dl.myway.com_0.localstorage-journal
FOUND file: C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage\http_easypdfcombine.dl.tb.ask.com_0.localstorage
FOUND file: C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage\http_easypdfcombine.dl.tb.ask.com_0.localstorage-journal

Alias

AhnLab-V3 PUP/Win32.WebToolbar.R199009 20170728
CrowdStrike Falcon (ML) malicious_confidence_100% (D) 20170710
Emsisoft Application.WebToolbar (A) 20170728
Endgame malicious (high confidence) 20170721
K7AntiVirus Riskware (0040eff71) 20170728
K7GW Riskware (0040eff71) 20170728
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.MindSpark 20170728
SUPERAntiSpyware PUP.MindSpark/Variant 20170728
Webroot Pua.Mindspark 20170729

HOW TO REMOVE EasyPDFCombine?

Delete with Windows

Delete with ZHPCleaner

   Delete with ZHPSuite

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