ConverterPro Adware

What is ConverterPro?

ConverterPro is deceptive software that supposedly allows users to convert various videos to other media formats. While some users may believe this application is legitimate and useful, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One reason for these negative associations is that ConverterPro infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, after infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, ConverterPro causes unwanted browser redirects.

ConverterPro significantly diminishes the Internet browsing experience by continually redirecting users to the www-searching.com, www-searches.com, and trovi.com websites. These sites are categorized as browser hijackers since they modify browser settings - when users attempt to search the Internet or simply open new tabs, they are automatically redirected to one of the aforementioned websites.

Note that browser settings are modified without users' permission. Furthermore, ConverterPro collects various user information and later shares it with third parties. This behavior can lead to privacy issues, and therefore, you are advised to uninstall ConverterPro from your system immediately.

ConverterPro has similar characteristics to hundreds of other adware-type applications. For example, Savings Ship, Storm Warnings, and SpaceSoundPro also offer features that supposedly enhance the Internet browsing experience. These are false claims used simply to trick users to install. Their purpose is to generate revenue by displaying advertisements and sharing collected information with third parties.

How did ConverterPro install on my computer?

ConverterPro infiltrates the system using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with regular software). Many users do not pay enough attention when downloading and installing software - they rush the procedure and skip most/all of the steps.

They are unaware that rogue apps are concealed within 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings, and by skipping this section, they unwillingly install PUPs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Applications should be downloaded and installed with caution. Never rush the download process, follow each step, and decline all offers to install additional apps. In addition, programs should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' settings, rather than 'Quick' or 'Typical' - this will reveal any bundled software listed for installation and allow you to opt-out.

ConverterPro adware installer set-up:

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Quick menu:

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

ConverterPro 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 "ConverterPro", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove ConverterPro adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, ConverterPro did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your 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, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the converterpro pup, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, select these entries and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the converterpro pup, 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.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with converterpro pup 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 converterpro pup, 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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