How to uninstall SearchConverterOnline from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

What is SearchConverterOnline?

The computer security experts have determined that SearchConverterOnline is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) from the group of Browser hijackers. A common tactic used by authors of potentially unwanted programs is to change web browser’s settings such as default search engine, home page and newtab page so that the affected web browser goes to a webpage under the author’s control. Perform the tutorial below to delete SearchConverterOnline and protect you from other browser hijackers and potentially unwanted apps.

When you perform a search via SearchConverterOnline, in addition to search results from Yahoo, Bing or Google Custom Search which provide links to web pages, news articles, images or videos you’ll also be shown a large number of advertisements. The devs behind SearchConverterOnline doing this to earn advertising money from these ads.

And finally, the SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker has the ability to collect sensitive info about you such as what web pages you are opening, what you’re looking for the World Wide Web and so on. This information, in the future, can be sold to third party companies.

So, if you happen to encounter a browser hijacker or other such problem, then be quick and take effort to remove the browser hijacker ASAP. Follow the step-by-step guidance below to get rid of SearchConverterOnline. Let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

How can a browser hijacker get on your personal computer

Browser hijackers and PUPs usually gets onto device by being attached to free programs that downloaded from the Web. Which means that you need to be proactive and carefully read the Terms of use and the License agreement properly. For the most part, a browser hijacker will be clearly described, so take the time to carefully read all the information about the software that you downloaded and want to install on your personal computer. In the Setup wizard, you should select the Advanced, Custom or Manual installation method to control what components and additional apps to be installed, otherwise you run the risk of infecting your computer with an unwanted program such as the SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker.

Threat Summary

Name	SearchConverterOnline
Type	home page hijacker, browser hijacker, redirect virus, search engine hijacker, PUP
Associated domains	feed.searchconverteronline.com, install.searchconverteronline.com, get.searchconverteronline.com, portal.searchconverteronline.com
Affected Browser Settings	search engine, startpage, new tab URL
Distribution	fake update tools, suspicious pop-up advertisements, free applications installation packages
Symptoms	Advertising banners appear on webpages that you are visiting. You keep getting redirected to questionable web sites. Your PC system starts automatically installing unexpected programs. Unexpected internet browser plugins or toolbar keep coming back. Your internet browser search provider has changed without your permission.
Removal	SearchConverterOnline removal guide

How to remove SearchConverterOnline from Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge

There are a simple manual steps below that will assist you to remove SearchConverterOnline from your Windows PC system. The most effective method to delete this browser hijacker is to perform the manual removal tutorial and then use Zemana Anti Malware, MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) or HitmanPro automatic tools (all are free). The manual way will help to weaken this browser hijacker and the free malware removal tools will completely delete SearchConverterOnline and revert back the Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome and MS Edge settings to default.

To remove SearchConverterOnline, perform the steps below:

1. How to manually remove SearchConverterOnline
   • Uninstall SearchConverterOnline related apps through the Control Panel of your PC system
   • Remove SearchConverterOnline hijacker from web browsers
2. Automatic Removal of SearchConverterOnline
   • Use Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) to remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker
   • Run Hitman Pro to remove SearchConverterOnline from the device
   • How to remove SearchConverterOnline with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
3. Use AdBlocker to stop SearchConverterOnline redirect and stay safe online
4. Finish words

How to manually remove SearchConverterOnline

The following instructions is a step-by-step guide, which will help you manually remove SearchConverterOnline hijacker from the Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and MS Edge.

Uninstall SearchConverterOnline related apps through the Control Panel of your PC system

When troubleshooting a computer, one common step is go to MS Windows Control Panel and delete questionable software. The same approach will be used in the removal of SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker. Please use instructions based on your Windows version.

Windows 7	Windows 8
Click ‘Start’. In the Start menu select ‘Control Panel’. Find and select ‘Programs and Features’ or ‘Uninstall a program’. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.	Press and hold Windows key and hit X key. Select ‘Programs and Features’ from the menu. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.
Windows 10	Mac OS
Press and hold Windows key and hit X key. Select ‘Programs and Features’ from the menu. Select the program. Click ‘Uninstall’.	On the top menu select ‘Go’, then ‘Applications’. Drag an unwanted application to the Trash bin. Right-click on the ‘Trash’ and select ‘Empty Trash’.

Remove SearchConverterOnline hijacker from web browsers

Remove unwanted extensions is a easy way to remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker and return internet browser’s settings which have been modified by hijacker.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Google Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. Select ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to delete SearchConverterOnline hijacker by reset Google Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing issues with SearchConverterOnline hijacker removal, you need to reset Mozilla Firefox browser.
Internet Explorer	Safari
Click ‘Tools’ button in the top-right corner. Select ‘Manage add-ons’. In the drop-down menu under ‘Show’, select ‘All add-ons’. To delete an add-on, double-click it; in the new window click ‘Remove’. Another way to remove SearchConverterOnline hijacker from IE is reset IE settings.	On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

Automatic Removal of SearchConverterOnline

Manual removal is not always as effective as you might think. Often, even the most experienced users can not completely remove browser hijacker from the infected personal computer. So, we advise to check your computer for any remaining malicious components with free browser hijacker removal apps below.

Use Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) to remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker

Thinking about remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker from your internet browser? Then pay attention to Zemana AntiMalware. This is a well-known tool, originally created just to search for and remove malware, adware software and PUPs. But by now it has seriously changed and can not only rid you of malware, but also protect your PC system from malicious software and adware, as well as identify and delete common viruses and trojans.

1. Download Zemana AntiMalware on your computer from the following link.
   
   

   Zemana AntiMalware
   164101 downloads
   Author: Zemana Ltd
   Category: Security tools
   Update: July 16, 2019
   
2. At the download page, click on the Download button. Your web browser will display the “Save as” prompt. Please save it onto your Windows desktop.
3. After the downloading process is done, please close all applications and open windows on your personal computer. Next, launch a file called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup.
4. This will launch the “Setup wizard” of Zemana Anti Malware onto your computer. Follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
5. When the Setup wizard has finished installing, the Zemana Free will launch and open the main window.
6. Further, click the “Scan” button to look for SearchConverterOnline hijacker. A scan may take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the count of files on your device and the speed of your personal computer. While the tool is checking, you can see number of objects and files has already scanned.
7. After the checking is done, you may check all items found on your device.
8. Review the scan results and then press the “Next” button. The utility will start to remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker. When disinfection is complete, you may be prompted to reboot the personal computer.
9. Close the Zemana Free and continue with the next step.

Run Hitman Pro to remove SearchConverterOnline from the device

In order to make sure that no more harmful folders and files related to SearchConverterOnline hijacker are inside your PC system, you must run another effective malicious software scanner. We suggest to run Hitman Pro. No installation is necessary with this utility.

1. Download Hitman Pro on your Windows Desktop by clicking on the following link.
   
   

   HitmanPro
   12076 downloads
   Author: Sophos
   Category: Security tools
   Update: June 28, 2018
   
2. After downloading is complete, run the HitmanPro, double-click the HitmanPro.exe file.
3. If the “User Account Control” prompts, click Yes to continue.
4. In the HitmanPro window, press the “Next” to search for SearchConverterOnline hijacker. A scan can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of files on your computer and the speed of your computer. During the scan Hitman Pro will detect threats present on your PC.
5. Once the scan is finished, HitmanPro will open a list of all threats detected by the scan. Make sure all items have ‘checkmark’ and press “Next”. Now, click the “Activate free license” button to start the free 30 days trial to remove all malware found.

How to remove SearchConverterOnline with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

If you are still having problems with the SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker — or just wish to check your personal computer occasionally for hijacker and other malware — download MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM). It is free for home use, and identifies and removes various undesired applications that attacks your personal computer or degrades computer performance. MalwareBytes Anti-Malware can delete adware software, potentially unwanted apps as well as malicious software, including ransomware and trojans.

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) can be downloaded from the following link. Save it on your Desktop.

Once the download is finished, close all programs and windows on your PC system. Double-click the set up file named MBSetup. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up like below, click the “Yes” button.

It will open the Setup wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti Malware on your device. Follow the prompts and don’t make any changes to default settings.

Once installation is complete successfully, click “Get Started” button. MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) will automatically start and you can see its main screen as shown on the screen below.

Now press the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the SearchConverterOnline hijacker. A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your PC. When a threat is detected, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.

As the scanning ends, MalwareBytes AntiMalware will prepare a list of unwanted apps and browser hijacker. Make sure all threats have ‘checkmark’ and press “Quarantine” button. The MalwareBytes Anti-Malware will remove SearchConverterOnline browser hijacker and move the selected items to the program’s quarantine. Once that process is complete, you may be prompted to reboot the computer.

We suggest you look at the following video, which completely explains the process of using the MalwareBytes Free to remove adware, browser hijacker and other malicious software.

Use AdBlocker to stop SearchConverterOnline redirect and stay safe online

Using an ad blocker program such as AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, ad blocker software will also protect you from malicious advertisements and web pages, and, of course, stop redirection chain to SearchConverterOnline and similar web-pages.

AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link. Save it to your Desktop.

After downloading it, run the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen as on the image below.

Follow the prompts. When the setup is done, you will see a window as shown on the image below.

You can click “Skip” to close the install program and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” button to see an quick tutorial which will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

In most cases, the default settings are enough and you don’t need to change anything. Each time, when you start your PC, AdGuard will start automatically and stop unwanted ads, block SearchConverterOnline, as well as other malicious or misleading web pages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, that is located on your desktop.

Finish words

Now your device should be free of the SearchConverterOnline hijacker. We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you stop unwanted pop up ads and annoying malicious web sites) and Zemana Anti-Malware (ZAM) (to periodically scan your computer for new browser hijackers and other malicious software). Probably you are running an older version of Java or Adobe Flash Player. This can be a security risk, so download and install the latest version right now.

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