How to remove File Converter Live from OS

Step by step process to delete File Converter Live immediately

File Converter Live is a browser hijacker that is promoted as a tool in order to provide easy access to the file format conversion services. It can supposedly convert DOCs, PDFs, MP3s and other file formats. These all alterations makes by modifying browser settings in order to promote fake search engine named fileconverterlive.com. It has main motive to divert web traffic on low quality and compromised websites in order to earn commission. The most important part is that they spy on users activities in order to get access to their personal data. Further, due to its improper infiltration methods, it has been classified as potentially unwanted application.

Moreover, it is able to target popular browsers like Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, MS Edge, Opera, IE and many others. Once installed, it will reassign its default settings like homepage, default search engine and new tab in order to promote the addresses of illegitimate web searchers. When you will open your browser to surf internet, you fill a new search provider that shows lots of sponsored results, pop-ups, banners, offers, deals and advertisements. Due to this, users are unable to reset those changes until they uninstall installed browser hijackers. Furthermore, File Converter Live has data tracking abilities.

They monitor users browsing habit and collect details like IP addresses, entered search queries, URLs search, pages viewed and other similar details. It can send all those details to the third parties who misuse it in order to generate profit as much as possible. Therefore, presence of data tracking contents on system leads to financial losses, serious privacy issues and even leads to identity theft. So, in order to keep computer safe and secure from further attack, you are advised to remove File Converter Live browser hijacker soon from the PC.

How did File Converter Live install my system?

• Bundling is the malware payloads and scripts are attached with freeware and shareware application as hidden additional attachments.
• Peer to peer file sharing networks such as torrents. The program that claims to crack the paid software often contains malicious files.
• The unsafe links and notification triggered on webpage while browsing online is not safe because they redirect to harmful sites that contain lots of harmful infections.
• If there is a security loophole in the device then it automatically becomes an easy target especially while performing online activities.

How to prevent PC from File Converter Live?

Users are highly advised to always pay close attention while receiving any emails. Be sure received mail is genuine. Please don’t open any files that come from suspicious addresses. Further, always use official websites and direct links to download and install any freeware programs. Avoid using untrustworthy download channels as it can offer deceptive or bundled content. Read the installation guide carefully till the end. Don’t skip custom or advance options as well as other similar settings of installation processes. In order to keep device harmless and secured you are advised to remove File Converter Live as soon as possible from the computer.

Short summary

Name: File Converter Live

Threat Type: Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab

Functionality: File format conversion

Distribution methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.

Symptoms: Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit hijacker’s website and search the Internet using their search engines.

Damage: Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites.

Removal: To remove malware infections, we advised you to use some reputable antivirus removal tool.

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 File Converter Live:

Remove the related items of File Converter Live 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 File Converter Live 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 (File Converter Live) 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 File Converter Live 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 File Converter Live 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 File Converter Live 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 File Converter Live 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 File Converter Live (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.