What is ConvertAnyFile Toolbar?
ConvertAnyFile Toolbar is not a critical security threat, but it might become a real headache. For one, this add-on is usually found along other programs, meaning that it could be installed on your PC with an array of much more serious and dangerous infections. Needless to say, having your operating system infected with a number of other threats is much more complicated than having to deal with one single threat. If you are careful when installing software, this should not be a problem you have to deal with. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have found that convertanyfile.com is the official source promoting ConvertAnyFile Toolbar. Other sources are controlled by third-parties, which means that you would be installing the same piece of software under different conditions. In either case, we do not recommend installing ConvertAnyFile Toolbar regardless of its source or the parties representing it.
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How does ConvertAnyFile Toolbar work?
The function of ConvertAnyFile Toolbar is quite straightforward: This application presents users with file conversion services. Even though the name of the toolbar reveals the true nature of the program, there is more than meets the eye. We do not claim that you need to remove ConvertAnyFile Toolbar as a critically malicious infection, but keeping this program on your PC might be disadvantageous. For example, the tracking cookies installed with ConvertAnyFile Toolbar could be used to record and leak information about your virtual activity. There are plenty of ways certain information could be used against you, which is why you must screen and research the HTTP cookies active on your web browsers. The users of CoolPopularGames Toolbar, FreeLocalWeather Toolbar, and similar toolbars can relate to this as well. All of these programs were created by Mindspark Interactive Network. It appears that if you use third-party software bundles, multiple Mindspark programs could be installed together.
Do we identify ConvertAnyFile Toolbar as a serious computer infection? We do not, but that does not mean that you can trust it blindly. The same goes for Ask Search tools. If you download ConvertAnyFile Toolbar from its official site, you will be offered to change the home page and search provider settings. If you do, your home page on Chrome, IE or Firefox browser will be switched to home.tb.ask.com. This search tool shows sponsored links and installs its own tracking cookies, which is what we are concerned about.
How to remove ConvertAnyFile Toolbar
As mentioned previously, trusting ConvertAnyFile Toolbar can be disadvantageous, which is why it is not surprising that most users decide to remove ConvertAnyFile Toolbar from their operating systems. Are you trying to achieve this as well? If you do, our instructions will help you. Of course, no one is protected from leftover components. If these remain active, ConvertAnyFile Toolbar might continue operating. If you find this to be the case, using reliable security software is the way to go. Using this software is particularly important if you do not want to install other unfamiliar programs without realizing how dangerous or unreliable they might be.
Delete ConvertAnyFile Toolbar
Delete from Windows 8 & Windows 8.1:
- Simultaneously tap Win+R (RUN) and type in Control Panel.
- Select Uninstall a program (under Programs).
- Right-click the application you wish to remove and click Uninstall.
Delete from Windows Vista & Windows 7:
- Navigate to the left of the Taskbar and click the Windows button.
- Open the Control Panel menu and click Uninstall a program.
- Right-click the application you wish to remove and click Uninstall.
Delete from Windows XP:
- Click Start on the Taskbar and open Control Panel.
- Double-click Add or Remove Programs and find ConvertAnyFile.
- Find the undesirable application, click it once, and select Remove.
Remove Ask Search and extensions
Remove from Mozilla Firefox:
- Launch Firefox, simultaneously tap Alt+T, and click Options.
- In the General menu move to the Home Page and delete/change the URL.
- In the Search menu select the preferred search provider.
- Select the undesirable search provider and click the Remove button.
- Simultaneously tap Ctrl+Shift+A to open Add-ons Manager.
- Move to Extensions, locate the undesirable extension, and click Remove.
Remove from Google Chrome:
- Launch Chrome, simultaneously tap Alt+F, and click Settings.
- Under On Startup select Open a specific page or set of pages and click Set pages.
- Overwrite/delete the URL representing the undesirable search tool and click OK.
- Under Appearance select Show Home button, click Change, and repeat step 3.
- Under Search click Manage search engines… and select a new default search provider.
- Click X on the URL representing the undesirable search tool and click Done.
- In the menu on the left select Extensions and find the undesirable add-on.
- Click the recycle bin on the right and select Remove.
Remove from Internet Explorer:
- Launch IE, simultaneously tap Alt+T, and select Manage Add-ons.
- Select Search Providers and set the preferred search provider.
- Remove the undesirable search provider and click Close to save the changes.
- Simultaneously tap Alt+T again and select Internet Options.
- Click the General tab, delete/change the Home Page URL, and click OK.
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