What is ConverterSearchTool?
You probably wouldn’t want to have an unfamiliar program on-board, and if something like ConverterSearchTool appears on your Chrome browser, you will probably be taken by surprise. However, there’s no need to panic because this app is not a malicious infection. You can also remove ConverterSearchTool from your computer without too much effort. Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. If you want to be sure that you get rid of all the unwanted apps and files, you can also scan your system with a security tool and use it to delete other unwanted programs.
Where does ConverterSearchTool come from?
As we have already established, this app isn’t a malicious infection. However, it may have to employ all sorts of distribution methods to reach you. For instance, the page for this app at the Chrome Web Store is no longer available, and this should mean that there is something unreliable about the application that made Chrome remove it.
Also, there isn’t much of a chance that you would add ConverterSearchTool to your browser directly through the official website because users seldom end up there. So, how did you add this extension to your browser?
Well, ask yourself if you have recently downloaded a freeware app from some third-party website? Did you check the installation steps through and through? Sometimes, third-party installers carry additional apps and features, and users have the chance to deselect them, but they miss it because they don’t pay attention. Also, more often than not, the installation is thought to be a default process that goes automatically. However, no one should let their guard down when it comes to third-party apps.
What’s more, ConverterSearchTool could also come through various pop-ups and redirects. For instance, if you visit pages that are full of commercial ads, you could end up clicking on some ad or launching a pop-up accidentally. From there, it would be rather easy to close the ad, but some users could be too distracted to do that. Instead, they might click the notification that tells them to Allow or Add the new extension, thinking this is how they can close the pop-up. Well, the pop-up will definitely close, but you will have given your permission for ConverterSearchTool to perform browser modifications.
What does ConverterSearchTool do?
This application doesn’t infect you with anything, but ConverterSearchTool can still modify your browser settings by changing your default search provider. It can also employ tracking cookies to collect data on browsing history. All of this is done with your permission even if you are not aware of it.
Also, the search engine that ConverterSearchTool uses to provide you with search results is not an original engine that belongs to the app. It, in fact, employs the Yahoo! Search engine. When users see something like Yahoo! Search at the end of the line, they are bound to think that the results reliable. And, truth be told, there isn’t anything wrong with the results that you see, but we mustn’t forget the history tracking aspect.
When ConverterSearchTool and other similar applications collect information about your browsing habits, it can generate custom advertisements and custom search results that would be catering to your likes and preferences. With that, you would be more likely to interact with the said ads. If you click them, you will help ConverterSearchTool generate money via the pay-per-click system. It’s nothing inherently harmful, but it leaves security loopholes that could be abused by malevolent third parties. Hence, some of the custom ads that you encounter might redirect you to dangerous websites.
How do I remove ConverterSearchTool?
To remove this application, it is recommended that you reset your browser settings to default. This way, you would delete all the tracking cookies and other potentially unwanted programs that could have been added to your browser. While you’re at it, do not hesitate to scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner, too. You have to make sure that your computer is 100% clean and safe. Investing in a licensed security tool is vital if you want to protect your system from harm, but don’t forget that you should also review your browsing habits that could clearly lead to unwanted program installation.
Manual ConverterSearchTool Removal
- Launch Chrome and press Alt+F.
- Select Settings on the drop-down menu.
- Scroll down and click Advanced.
- Press Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Click Reset settings on the confirmation box.
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