How to uninstall MediaConverterOnline

What is MediaConverterOnline?

As its name suggests, MediaConverterOnline supposedly operates as an online file converter, however, this application is classified as adware. Typically, software of this type feeds users with advertisements. Adware commonly gathers information as well.

In most cases, people download and install adware unintentionally. Therefore, apps of this type are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Installed adware usually serves banners, surveys, pop-ups, coupons and other ads. People who click them are redirected to dubious, potentially malicious web pages. In some cases, the ads execute scripts that cause download/installation of unwanted software.

Ads displayed by adware-type apps should not be trusted or clicked. Furthermore, in some cases, adware displays ads and also gathers data such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, etc. It might also gather personal, confidential information.

Adware developers sell the information to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it in other ways. In summary, adware can cause problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, and other issues. It is also possible that gathered data will be misused to steal users' identities. Therefore, adware such as MediaConverterOnline should never be downloaded or installed.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by MediaConverterOnline
Threat Type	Adware
Symptoms	Your computer becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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Oniria, SearchPro Tools and InLog Browser are the names of other apps that operate as adware. Developers advertise this software as useful and they offer various features such as online file conversion. After installation, however, these apps do not operate as promised and simply cause problems.

How did adware install on my computer?

Typically, people download and install apps such as MediaConverterOnline and other potentially unwanted software inadvertently. PUAs are distributed through the set-ups of other software and presented as "additional offers". In most cases, these offers are hidden in options such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on.

People who download and install software without changing these settings often allow additionally-included apps to infiltrate. Unwanted downloads and installations are also caused through deceptive ads. If clicked, some ads execute scripts designed to download and install PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Programs and files should not be downloaded from unofficial websites, through Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), third party downloaders/installers, or other sources. These channels/tools are often monetized through distributing rogue software. The only safe and proper way to download software is from official websites and via direct links.

Check all download and installation settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced" and dismiss offers to download or install additional, unwanted software. Intrusive ads displayed on dubious pages can open dubious websites or cause unwanted downloads and installations.

Therefore, do not trust or click such advertisements. Remove any unwanted extensions, plug-ins and add-ons that are already installed on the browser.

Also remove programs of this kind installed on the operating system immediately. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Notification stating that MediaConverterOnline can read and change various data:

MediaConverterOnline opens an ad in the form of coupon (GIF):

MediaConverterOnline advertises/opens a product website (GIF):

Website promoting MediaConverterOnline adware:

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Quick menu:

• What is MediaConverterOnline?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted applications (like "MediaConverterOnline"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes MediaConverterOnline redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions (like "MediaConverterOnline"), select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mediaconverteronline, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons (like "MediaConverterOnline Promos") and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mediaconverteronline, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins (like "MediaConverterOnline").

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by mediaconverteronline removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by mediaconverteronline, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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