How to uninstall Media Converter Pro Promos adware

What is Media Converter Pro Promos adware?

Media Converter Pro Promos is dubious software classified as adware. Following successful installation, it runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, delivering various annoying and even harmful ads. Additionally, this adware gathers information relating to users' browsing habits.

Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate Media Converter Pro Promos, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, surveys, banners, coupons, full-page and other intrusive advertisements, typically on any visited website. Media Converter Pro Promos operates in this fashion as well. The delivered ads reduce browsing speed and limit site visibility (by overlaying web page content), thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

These intrusive ads are far more than just a nuisance. When clicked, they can redirect to sale-based/promotional, rogue, deceptive/scam, compromised and malicious websites. Furthermore, once clicked, some of these advertisements can execute scripts designed to download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs) without users' consent.

Visiting the pages promoted by intrusive ads and/or having unwanted software infiltrated into systems in this manner can lead to serious issues. Furthermore, Media Converter Pro Promos has data tracking capabilities.

It can monitor browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed web pages, typed search queries, etc.) and collect sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). The gathered data usually contains personally identifiable information, which PUA developers often monetize by sharing with and/or selling to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps such as Media Converter Pro Promos can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft. To protect device integrity and user safety, you are strongly advised to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Media Converter Pro Promos
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus.
Browser Extension(s)	Media Converter Pro Promos
Supposed Functionality	Easy access to file format conversion services.
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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MusiCalm, Media Convert Pro Promos, and PotPlayer are some examples of other adware-type apps. They may seem legitimate and harmless, and users are often enticed into download/installation with offers of various "useful" functionality. Media Converter Pro Promos specifically is endorsed as a tool for easy access to file format conversion services.

Despite how good the features promised may sound, they are rarely operational. In fact, this is common to most PUAs. The sole purpose of these unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, cause redirects, hijack browsers and track private data.

How did Media Converter Pro Promos install on my computer?

Some PUAs (including Media Converter Pro Promos) have "official" promotional web pages from which they can be downloaded. These applications are also distributed via the download/installation set-ups of other programs. This deceptive marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling".

Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, etc.) increases the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive ads proliferate PUAs as well. When clicked, they can execute scripts to make stealth downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are advised to research all software before download/installation or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Untrusted channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders commonly offer deceptive and bundled content.

Treat download and installation processes with caution. Read the terms, explore all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, features, etc.

You are advised to exercise caution when browsing. Intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, however, they can redirect to various dubious websites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on). If you encounter these ads/redirects, inspect the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

If your computer is already infected with Media Converter Pro Promos, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of Media Converter Pro Promos adware asking for data-related permissions:

Screenshots of advertisements delivered by Media Converter Pro Promos adware:

Appearance of Media Converter Pro Promos adware diminishing the browsing experience (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is Media Converter Pro Promos?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Media Converter Pro Promos application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Media Converter Pro Promos adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Media Converter Pro Promos ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Media Converter Pro Promos' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Media Converter Pro Promos extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Media Converter Pro Promos 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 "Media Converter Pro Promos", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes Media Converter Pro Promos ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Media Converter Pro Promos 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 "Media Converter Pro Promos", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media converter pro promos, 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 "Media Converter Pro Promos", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media converter pro promos, 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 "Media Converter Pro Promos".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by media converter pro promos 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 media converter pro promos, 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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