ViewMyPDF

ViewMyPDF might not sound suspicious, but users should be aware the add-on falls under the classification of adware. Adware applications might not be malicious, but they may introduce the user to potentially dangerous third-party advertisements. Clicking such content could endanger their privacy or computer’s safety, although without knowing what the ads might promote exactly we cannot be one hundred percent sure about potential risks. To learn more about this, we would recommend reading the rest of this article. On the other hand, if you have already decided to remove ViewMyPDF before even coming across this article, we could suggest the deletion instructions added at the end of this page. They will show how to erase the adware through the affected browser’s Extension menu. Also, if you have any questions about the application, you can leave a comment below this text.

Like many other adware applications, ViewMyPDF could be distributed with bundled software installers or untrustworthy pop-up ads. For this reason, our researchers advise being more attentive during the installation process. Sometimes the setup wizard might allow deselecting unwanted bundled suggestions. Another thing we would recommend is finding out more about the chosen application before installing it, such as information about its developer, expert/user reviews, and so on. Such details may help you identify potentially dangerous programs and as a result, stop you from installing them. In addition, you could install a reliable antimalware tool. It could guard the system against malicious threats as well as warn you about potentially harmful content.

Furthermore, our researchers have also discovered the adware has a website called viewmypdf.com. Looking at the web page’s title we expected to see a site full of information about ViewMyPDF, but instead, we found the website offered lots of flash games. Truth to be told, after waiting for a while and browsing the site, we saw a pop-up suggesting we add the extension in question to our browser. It is important to stress, the application is compatible only with Google Chrome for now, which means users who are searching the Internet with Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer might be unable to install it. Soon after it affects the browser, the adware may start collecting information that would help to determine the user’s interests, for example, search keywords, clicked ads, and so on. We call such information anonymous as it does not identify the user. However, ViewMyPDF’s Privacy Policy also says the extension could gather private data like user’s IP address, cookies, and so on.

What’s more, some of the adware’s Privacy Policy statements say, the collected information could be used to “serve tailored advertisements to you.” It means while the add-on is installed it could display targeted pop-ups, banners, and other kinds of annoying advertisements from unknown third parties. Moreover, the software’s Terms of Use paper claims ViewMyPDF’s developers take no responsibility for the third-party advertising content it might display. In other words, you cannot be sure the ads will be reliable and safe to interact with. For instance, some of the ads could come from scam web pages, sites containing malware, and so on. As said before, clicking them might put your privacy and computer at risk. Therefore, we recommend ignoring suspicious ads the add-on may display or better yet get rid of the adware to stop it from gathering information and showing you advertisements.

It is not difficult to get rid of ViewMyPDF’s, and if you decide to do so, we can help you deal with it manually. All you have to do is complete the steps you should be able to find slightly below this article. On the other hand, if you prefer using security tools, you could pick a reliable antimalware tool and let it delete the adware for you. Should you have more questions about the application or need more assistance with its removal, do not hesitate to leave a message in the comments section.

Eliminate ViewMyPDF

1. Launch your Google Chrome.
2. Submit the following link into the address bar: chrome://extensions
3. Click Enter and find ViewMyPDF.
4. Press Remove to erase it.
5. Exit Extensions menu.
6. Restart your browser.