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Are you stuck with the Sonic PDF Converter virus on your machine? Then you should make sure this pest gets deleted as soon as possible. No infection is to be underestimated so don’t waste time. Sonic PDF Converter has been categorized as a PUP (potentially unwanted program). In other words, this pest modifies your default browser settings to serve hackers’ purposes. Luckily for you, there are some much more destructive types of parasites out there. You could have installed some vicious Trojan horse or a ransomware program. Sonic PDF Converter is a relatively easy to tackle kind of parasite. It is more annoying than it is harmful. However, we’d recommend that you don’t test out the limits of your luck. Unless you take measures right away, the PUP will eventually get out of hand. Once this parasite gets out of hand, things will become ugly. Instead of tolerating the virus, remove it. Sonic PDF Converter begins to harass you the minute it lands on board. For starters, you’ll notice a new browser extension that you never agreed to add. This is just the first of many malicious traits the virus is yet to show you. Your once trusty browsers all get injected with sponsored pop-up ads. Get ready to be seeing random, useless commercials on a daily basis. Furthermore, your consent isn’t even part of the picture. The PUP wasn’t created to take care of your preferences. It was developed solely to help crooks gain profit through the pay-per-click mechanism. As mentioned, the pop-ups this program generates are sponsored. By flooding your PC screen with sponsored links, the virus allows hackers to make money. The problem here is, their illegal revenue would come at your expense. Instead of clicking the ads provided, stay away from them. Sonic PDF Converter might mess with your browser settings further. For instance, it could install additional toolbars. Once again, your authorization has nothing to do with these shenanigans. Now that your machine is compromised, you’re no longer in charge. Hackers are. And they are going to take advantage of your online experience to gain effortless revenue. You do not have to participate in their schemes. Why hesitate, then? Tolerating the PUP would only bring to you trouble and unpleasantries. Sonic PDF Converter has nothing remotely beneficial to offer you. As you can see for yourself, this nuisance has to go.

How did I get infected with Sonic PDF Converter?

The most efficient method right now is called freeware/shareware bundling. It is just as stealthy as hackers want it to be. Unfortunately, most parasites get installed in silence. That way you remain oblivious to the fact your machine is no longer safe. Next time you install program bundles, stay away from illegitimate ones. It is also a rule of thumb to check out the programs you’re about to install one by one. Opt for the Custom option in the Setup Wizard instead of the Basic one. If you’re not in control of the installation process, it might be hackers. You have to think in advance when it comes to your safety. To prevent malware infiltration, go through the EULA (End User License Agreement) too. Same piece of advice goes for the Terms and Conditions. Even though many PC users tend to rush the installation, that might be a mistake. You have to be able to spot and deselect a potential intruder that might be attached to the safe programs. Thus, you cannot afford to skip installation steps. Take your time and watch out for malicious intruders. Another famous technique involves spam messages or email-attachments. Opening anything in your inbox that seems suspicious might cause you damage. Last but not least, avoid illegitimate websites, third-party ads and questionable torrents as well.

Why is Sonic PDF Converter dangerous?

Due to the manipulations of the virus, your browsers are untrustworthy. They constantly generate worthless pop-up ads in all shapes imaginable. In addition, your browsers start crashing and/or freezing like nobody’s business. Sonic PDF Converter is compatible with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Therefore, you’re left unable to find anything you search for online. You get redirected to unsafe websites and your Internet connection may become unstable as well. That’s not the worst part, though. Infections such as Sonic PDF Converter might get access to your sensitive data. Usually, that includes your browsing-related details like IP addresses and browsing history. If you’re unfortunate enough, hackers could get to some much more private information. To prevent financial frauds and identity theft, delete the PUP. You will find our detailed manual removal guide down below.

How Can I Remove Sonic PDF Converter?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Sonic PDF Converter infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of Sonic PDF Converter.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: Sonic PDF Converter

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Sonic PDF Converter program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Sonic PDF Converter folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!