How To Remove FileConvertGiant Adware

Effective Guide To Delete FileConvertGiant from PC

FileConvertGiant is  considered as a potentially unwanted program but the developer promotes this application as the most comprehensive files converter that work with a wide range of files types including   archive files, documents, spread sheets, audios, video files and so on.  It is mainly designed to serve annoying and intrusive advertisements. The main intention behind it to makes illegal money through on pay per click methods by boost web traffic on  the running webpage. The ads might be commercial ads, pop-up ads, coupons, banners, discounts etc.  Up on clicking on these adverts might cause redirect users to questionable site and the installation of potentially unwanted program (PUP). So users  must be aware and try to ignore and never try to click on them.

However, FileConvertGiant  is mainly designed by  the team of cyber hacker with the sole purposes to promote  My SearchGIant which is included in the installer for FileConver ter Giant as extra offers.  It has also tendency to hijack all popular and mostly used web browsers like as Mozilla Firefox, Internet explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Edge and others. It changes the browser setting, homepage setting, DNS setting etc. It also assigned the default search engine to an address of some fake search engine without any your permission. So that while you search any query on it then it will show sponsored search results as well as redirect users to questionable site  where urges users to install third party rogue Software and applications.

More Harmful Effects cause by FileConvertGiant:

Moreover, FileConvertGiant is able to corrupts  your system files and windows registries as well ad creates several copies to avoid complete removal. Whenever you wlll open your browses to surf internet then lots of annoying advertisements start to bombarding on your System screen which attract you to click on them. It can also generate registry keys for automatic regeneration. It make your PC highly risky by inactivate  System security and privacy including firewall, antivirus program. It will gather your browsing habits like as search queries, web histories, cookies etc.

It can also gather your personal and confidential information like as email-id, password, bank account details, IP address, geo-locations etc. After that share such details to the cyber offender for illegal use. It may also bring other harmful threats which can do major damage your System in a very quick time. It may also connects your PC with remote server to remotely access your PC. It can take huge spaces of the System memory to slowdown overall performance and makes your PC totally useless. Thus it is highly recommended to remove FileConvertGiant as soon as possible from your PC.

 Threat Summary:

Name: FileConvertGiant

 Type: Adware, PUP

Fake Functionality :  File Converter

Symptoms: your web browser setting automatic changed, lots of annoying adverts display on the desktop screen.

Distribution: clicking on  annoying and intrusive adverts, clicking on malicious links, Software bundling,  peer to peer sharing files.

Removal: To eliminate this infection we are highly advice scan your PC with automatic removal tool.

 How did potentially unwanted program install on your PC?

 Potentially unwanted program often install when users click on the deceptive advertisements that are designed to execute certain scripts. It  may also download while users download and install third party software with carelessness and without check the custom or advance options as well as other important settings.  It may also bring while clicking on malicious links, visiting porn site, updating system software from third party downloader site or irrelevant sources,  Peer to peer sharing files through  bad network like as torrent, eMule, Gnutella etc.

 Tips To Avoiding  the installation of potentially unwanted program?

• Do not click on intrusive and annoying advertisements even accidentally  because these activities might cause the execution of malicious scripts which leads PUA.
• Application and Software and other program should be download and install from official and trustworthy download channels.
• Do not use  unofficial and untrustworthy download channels.
• It is important to read the installation guide carefully till the end.
• Don’t skip to check the custom or advance setting .
• Don’t try to click on malicious and suspicious links or visit any adult site.
• Update the System from relevant sources or direct links.
• Share files through safe and secure network.

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 FileConvertGiant:

Remove the related items of FileConvertGiant 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 FileConvertGiant 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 (FileConvertGiant) 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 FileConvertGiant 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 FileConvertGiant 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 FileConvertGiant 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 FileConvertGiant 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 FileConvertGiant (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.