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What is Swift Media Converter?

The Swift Media Converter is presented as a great tool for downloading and converting MP3, WMA, AMR, and other audio files. Some users may feel that this application is legitimate and useful, however, Swift media Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

One of the reasons for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used to distribute Swift Media Converter.

After installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this bogus application collects various Internet browsing-related information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

Collected information types include Internet browser type (including data: websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, cookies, web beacons, etc.), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and so on.

This collected information may be personally identifiable, and therefore, the presence of Swift Media Converter on your system can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Furthermore, Swift Media Converter generates various intrusive online ads that can redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of high-risk infection.

There are hundreds of applications identical to Swift Media Converter (for example, PerformWeb App, HDtube, Notifier PLUS, and Unfriend Alert). These adware-type applications claim to enable various features to improve the Internet browsing experience, however, none, including Swift Media Converter, provide the features promised.

Their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive ads and sharing collected data with third parties. For these reasons, you are strongly advised to uninstall Swift Media Converter from your system immediately.

Research shows that most adware is distributed using small programs called 'download managers' on freeware download websites such as downloads.com and soft32.com.

Download managers supposedly ease the download process, however, they are used to monetize these websites' free services and traffic by offering installation of third party applications together with regular software. Promoted apps are described as 'legitimate and virus-free', and yet, most are categorized as adware or malware.

To avoid this type of computer infection, closely inspect each step of the free software download procedure and ensure that only the chosen application is included for download.

Furthermore, when downloading freeware, select the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any bundled apps listed for installation and allow you to opt out. The following removal instructions will guide you through removal of Swift Media Converter adware from your system:

Deceptive free software installers used in Swift Media Converter adware distribution:

Swift Media Converter adware generating intrusive online pop-up ads ('Ad by Swift Media Converter'):

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Quick menu:

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

Swift Media Converter 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 "SwiftMediaConverter", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove Swift Media Converter 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 "Swift Media Converter", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the swiftmediaconverter adware, 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 "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "Swift Media Converter", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the swiftmediaconverter adware, 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 "Swift Media Converter".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with swiftmediaconverter adware 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 swiftmediaconverter adware, 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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