RinoReader - How to remove

Even though RinoReader looks as useful application at first sight, it’s just another malware that you should not keep installed on your computer. Due to several features it is officially listed as an adware. It is not difficult to indicate whether your computer is infected with RinoReader or not because usually advertisements displayed by this application are labeled with a slogan “Ads by RinoReader” or “Brought to you by RinoReader”. So if you have noticed this occurrence on any of your web browsers, your computer is definitely infected and you need to take care of that.

There are two most common options to get rid of RinoReader – you can do it either manually or automatically. It’s much easier to perform this automatically, therefore we recommend you to choose this way. Just download a reliable anti-malware application, such as Spyhunter or Malwarebytes and then run a full scan of all files stored on your hard drive with it. It will automatically detect and eliminate the threat just in a few seconds. If your computer is infected with some other viruses, it will detect and remove them as well. It will also keep your computer protected from various similar infections in the future, so it’s worth to keep it installed. You can use other anti-malware applications of your choice as well.

If you don’t want to use any additional anti-malware software, you can get rid of RinoReader manually as well. Since this process can be complicated , we have developed a step-by-step RinoReader manual removal guide to assist you – scroll down below this article and take a look at it. Simply follow all steps and you will be able to eliminate this virus by yourself.

If you have some questions related to this topic, feel free to ask them in the comments section below and we will do our best to answer them all. In case you would like to learn more about specific features of RinoReader, please continue reading this article.

About RinoReader adware

Even though it’s described as a useful application that will replace your default PDF documents reader and provide you with some additional features, this description is far from being true. First of all, RinoReader will display various advertisements on all of your web browsers. It works as browser add-on that can be added to all most common web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or even Safari. Once inside, it will display ads in all kinds of forms, such as pop-up, pop-under, in-text, banner or contextual advertisements. New tab or even window with advertisement on it can be opened on your web browser at any time as well.

Usually those ads displayed by RinoReader appear on e-commerce websites, such as eBay or Amazon and offers you to purchase some particular goods at very appealing price rate. Don’t fall for that trick – those offers most of the time are fake, they are just trying to win your attention and make you click on one of those ads this way. They get paid for every click you make, therefore their goal is to make those ads as attractive as possible.

Distribution Methods of RinoReader adware

You can get infected with this virus simply by downloading and installing some freeware from some unreliable website. For instance, when you download and install some PDF generator or download manager, RinoReader can come bundled with it and sneak in into your computer. To avoid this happening, always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware.

Never skip any steps and opt out for a custom or advanced install mode if possible. This way you will be able to see all available options and make changes. If you notice that some additional software that you are not aware of is being installed alongside – don’t allow this installation to be completed because it can possibly be RinoReader or any other unwanted application.

Manual removal of RinoReader

How to remove RinoReader using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like RinoReader install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to RinoReader . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make RinoReader easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove RinoReader from macOS

Delete RinoReader from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the RinoReader app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to RinoReader and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to RinoReader, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving RinoReader from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to RinoReader. Click on the trash bin icon next to RinoReader or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to RinoReader, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving RinoReader from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything RinoReader related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to RinoReader, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove RinoReader from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to RinoReader. Click on the "Remove" icon next to RinoReader or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving RinoReader from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the RinoReader. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to RinoReader, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.