How To Remove Converter King From System

Complete Guideline To Delete Converter King From PC

Converter King is a notorious malware infection that has been categorized by security experts as a browser hijacker program. It is presented as a useful tool that supposedly converts users’ files Online. However, in reality it is not more than just a potentially unwanted application which tends to silently infiltrate the Windows PCs without users’ approval and make several unwanted changes in default browser’s settings. Initially, this nasty PUP replaces the current home page, search engine and new tab addresses with (search.converterkingtab.com) and acquires complete control over the entire browser. The real objective of the Cyber criminals behind developing this notorious hijacker is to redirect users to affiliated websites and make Online revenues.

Is It Safe To Use Converter King?

Converter King pretends to be a real search engine and claims to improve users’ web browsing experience by providing most relevant, authentic and fast search results. It has been designed in a manner that it even looks like a genuine search tool like Google, Yahoo and Bing. However, despite of all the claims and appearance, it doesn’t give any sort of benefit to the users. While using this application as default search engine, you only get inorganic results that are mixed with commercial contents and other forms of advertisements.

This nasty PUP floods your computer screen with thousands of intrusive ads and pop-ups all over the day that turns your Online browsing into nightmare. These ads are in multiple forms such as coupons, banners, deals, discounts, offers etc. They include sponsored links and redirect you to third-party websites upon being clicked where tons of products and services\are promoted. Converter King makes commission for the developers according to the hits it gets on its adverts and with each redirection.

PUPs are Hidden Under Installers of Freeware:

Such types of adware infections generally intrude the targeted device due to the carelessness of the users. It occurs when you rush through the installation procedure while installing the programs. These unwanted infections come as additional downloads and you can only see them if you have selected the Custom or Advanced installation mode. The PUP is pre-selected check-mark that gives the users’ permission to automatically install it on the device along with the main software. To avoid the installation of such malicious threats, you should never chose Quick/Recommended settings on the installer and always deselect the pre-selected boxes. You should use a reputable anti-malware tool that would protect your system at all times.

Other Common Symptoms of Converter King:

Converter King keeps executing evil activities in the background all the time which consumes enormous amount of memory resources and slows down the overall PC performance drastically. Due to this, machine starts responding slower than ever before and takes more than usual time to complete any task like opening any file or application, starting-up or shutting down the Window and so on. One of the most pernicious features of this malware is its abilityof disabling the working of security measures and Windows Firewalls. It deactivates all the running security programs and allows other Online infections such as Trojans, rootkits, worms, spyware etc. to sneak into your device as well and cause more damages inside.

This perilous hijacker monitors your web activities and can steal your personally identifiable information such as user IDs, passwords, credit card and debit number, bank account and other financial details. Cyber criminals can misuse your sensitive data for generating illicit revenues and cause you to suffer a big financial loss. This hazardous malware displays fake update notifications stating that some of your vital apps need to be updated quickly and then tries to scam you into installing bogus software. It assists remote criminals to get access to your system and execute malicious activities for their delicate welfare. And therefore, to prevent all the threats from being occurred, you must delete Converter King from the work-station as soon as possible.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Converter King:

Remove the related items of Converter King using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Converter King issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Converter King) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Converter King removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Converter King still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Converter King plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Converter King removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Converter King (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.