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PDF files are generally smaller in size and preserve the formatting same as that of the original document. Unlike Microsoft word and other programs, the size of PDF files is generally small. Also, the modification of contents of a PDF file is not so easy. There are options to prevent other users from copying the text or printing from the PDF documents. This makes a PDF document more secure and reliable.

PDF file format was initially developed by Adobe. These files come with an extension .pdf. At present, there are more than 2.5 trillion PDF file documents in the world.

There are some reasons why the PDF document format is so well liked for all sorts of articles like presentations, invoices, AutoCAD drawings and even legal forms.

You can open a PDF document on any computer, as well as recent smartphone or tablet using free programs like Adobe Acrobat reader. Google Chrome, Safari and other modern browsers also have this ability to open PDF documents without installation of any additional plugins.

Edit PDFs with Free Adobe Acrobat Alternatives

By default, the PDF documents are in read-only format. However, there are other ways to edit the content of these documents.

This can be done without spending money on any services or premium tools. If you are looking to update the content of a PDF document or even changing the structure itself like rearranging pages, refer to below listed options.

Basic Editing Tasks: Using Online PDF Editor

Sometimes you may need to make small changes in a PDF file. For eg, you may want to just hide your phone number or deleting some personal information from a PDF file before you send it to someone.

You can do this easily using one of the free and secure online tools. You will need to upload the PDF file using your browser and make those changes. Once you are done, you can go ahead and download the modified PDF file.

SmallPDF.com, PDFEscape.com are some of the examples of popular online PDF editors.

Change Metadata of PDF Files

The metadata of a PDF file consists of the information about the document for eg author’s name, copyright information, keywords etc. If you don’t want to send this information along with the PDF file, you may need to change the metadata for that PDF file.

For changing or removing the metadata of a PDF file, use a software utility called BeCy PDFMetaEdit on your PC to edit the metadata of PDF documents. You will also be able to remove passwords from a PDF file or even encrypt it using this tool.

Alternatively, use some online tools to edit the PDF file’s metadata such as PDFCandy.com, 2pdf.com etc.

How to Edit the Text inside a PDF File

If you are looking for making changes to the text inside a PDF file, you can use Microsoft Word! Yes, that’s right. Microsoft Word allows you to edit PDF files.

Launch Microsoft Word and drag and drop the PDF file onto it. It will show a dialog box that the file will be converted to Word, which is fine. You can click on OK and move ahead with editing the document.

Once you have done the changes, you can save it, go to File > Export and then choose “Create PDF/XPS Document”. The modified document will be exported in PDF format.

The only problem with this workadound is that if your document has several images, Microsoft Word might mess up with the alignments.

Alternatively, you can use one of the online PDF editors for free. Sejda is one of the free online PDF editors that you can use.

Advanced editing of PDF Files

There may be some scenarios when you may want to do advance editing of PDF files. You may want to replace images, remove or replace blocks of text, put signatures – and you may want to do everything in the same file!

If that is the case, I would recommend you to use PDF-XChange editor. It’s a free PDF viewer and editor that you can use to enter the text directly in any PDF file. Or you can put an image file or replace an existing one using this tool.

So, these were some of the methods and tools that you can use to edit your PDF files successfully. And you don’t need to spend a dime for doing that!

FBI virus is a ransomware created by cyber criminals few years back. This virus makes you think that your computer cannot be accessible unless you take an action. And the action these cyber criminals want you to take is to pay them money.

The FBI virus blocks the user from accessing his computer and perform usual tasks. They demand users to pay money that goes to the creator of this virus. Just like most of the other ransomware, these internet criminals ask users to pay money using Moneypak, uKash, CashU or similar services, so that it becomes hard to trace them.

These criminals exploit the name of FBI to scam unsuspecting users. However, as you may have already understood by now, no government agency or authority would do this i.e. locking access to your computer and asking money.

FBI virus: How it comes to your PC?

You might be wondering how the FBI virus enters your PC?

When a user visits a website or download the files which is infected, these type of viruses or malware enter your PC. If your PC is not secure and you are not using any up-to-date antivirus software, then these viruses or malwares enter easily to your PC and go unnoticed. Another ways of getting these virus is infected files attached in emails or links in social media messages.

How do you detect FBI Virus on your PC or Laptop?

Now since you understand how FBI virus might have entered your PC, let’s take a look at how you can detect this malware.

When FBI virus is installed on your computer, it displays a pop-up message that your computer has been blocked because of using inappropriate materials. So, whenever you try to log on to the computer it locks the computer and other programs/applications as well. It then asks for money to be paid as a fine.

This virus also affects the installed Webcam and also has ability to access it. When FBI virus affects the webcam, it displays a bogus message which shows what is happening in the entire room.

FBI virus also shows the user’s current location on the desktop of the infected computer and asks for the payment. The criminals always make changes in the virus and also change the design of the screen.

However, you should understand that FBI or any other authorities will never lock your computer and will not interrupt you during your online activities. Additionally, always keep in mind that you never ever pay anything for such type of demands.

How to Remove the FBI virus

You can remove the FBI virus using one of the following ways:

System Restore

In order to remove the FBI virus, you can restore your system to one of the previous dates. This will help get rid of the virus from your system. Follow below steps for this option.

1. Restart your PC and tap immediately F8 key repeatedly. It will boot you to ‘recovery mode’ where you have to select advanced repair option. Click on Troubleshoot—Advance option—Windows Startup settings—Restart computer— You will see Advance Boot option.
2. Select safe mode with command prompt—Press Enter—at command prompt write rstrui.exe – Press Enter—System Restore starts
3. When system restore is completed start your computer in Windows regular mode.

Malwarebyte Software

1. Shutdown your computer and disconnect the internet.
2. Download the Malwarebyte on another computer to a thumb drive.
3. Reboot the computer.
4. Install the Malwarebyte Software.
5. Run Malwarebyte and Quick scan the entire computer.
6. Click on to the show result button.
7. Make sure all the infected files are been ticked.
8. Click on the Remove selected button.
9. Virus is removed.
10. Restart your computer.

I am sure one of the above methods will definitely work for you to remove the FBI virus from your computer and you should be able to use your PC as usual.