Virus Removal Tips: Remove FromDoctoPDF Toolbar and Homepage Permanently with an Easy Way

Have annoyed about FromDoctoPDF? what is it?

"My mom and sister reported a strange home page/search engine when opening Chrome, which actually turned out to be this toolbar and website called "FromDoctoPDF".

Did you also encounter the same problem? What is it? It is classified as an adware which can target the web browsers like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, etc. It is technically not a virus but does show some malicious traits to interfere with your browsing activities. For example, it can trigger annoying ads and links showed up on your page and modify your default browser settings like DNS setting to make your computer vulnerable for other computer threats like adware, hijacker, rogue programs, etc. Besides, you may find that it keeps coming back after a few times removals.

Why does it so stubborn to remove? it can add itself to the start up items and modify your registry files after its infiltration. Find your computer run slower and slower but don't why? It would be better to remove FromDoctoPDF as soon as possible before it creates more chaos.

Usually it can bundle itself to the freeware downloads which is why you should read user agreement very carefully before installing such applications; otherwise you may install FromDoctoPDF toolbar or other similar adware without even realizing it. it would better to keep your virus database up to date and scan your computer frequently.

How do I manually remove FromDoctoPDF

Step 1.End up all suspicious related process

Step 2. Remove related add-on from browsers

Internet Explorer :

1. Click on the Tools -> select Manage Add-ons;
2. Go to Toolbars and Extensions tab ->right click on FromDoctoPDF-> select Disable in the drop-down menu;

Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on the orange Firefox button on the upper left corner of the browser -> hit Add-ons;
2. Go to Extensions tab ->select FromDoctoPDF->Click Remove;
3. If it pops up, click Restart and your tabs will be saved and restored.

Google Chrome :

1. Click on Customize icon (Wrench or 3 bar icon) -> Select Settings -> Go to Extensions tab;
2. Locate FromDoctoPDF and select it -> click Trash button.

Step 3.Disable any suspicious start up items from FromDoctoPDF

For Windows Xp: Click Start menu -> click Run -> type: msconfig in the Run box -> click Ok to open the System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible start up items generated from FromDoctoPDF.

For Windows Vista or Windows7: click start menu->type msconfig in the search bar -> open System Configuration Utility -> Disable all possible start up items generated from FromDoctoPDF.

For windows 8
1) Press Ctrl +Alt+Delete and select Task Manager
2) When access Task Manager, click Start up tab.
3) Locate and disable suspicious start up item according to the directory.

Step 4: Go to the Registry Editor and remove all related registry entries:

1. Click Start and Type "Run" in Search programs and files box and press Enter
2. Type "regedit" in the Run box and click "OK"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ BrowserSafeguard \ShortcutPath “%AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” -u
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “.exe”
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\random
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings “CertificateRevocation” = ’0

Step 5:Restart your computer to check the effectiveness.

Method two: Automatically remove FromDoctoPDF Permanently with SpyHunter.

SpyHunter is a powerful anti-spyware application which is aimed to help computer users to get rid of computer virus completely. It is easy to use and can get along well with other anivirus.

Step one: Download SpyHunter on your computer by clicking the icon below.