What is SearchProConverter?
SearchProConverter is not the extension you should install if you want to convert files or currency. Yes, this extension offers free widgets that make it possible to convert PDF files, currency, and also crypto-currency, but that does not mean that it can be trusted. According to our Anti-Spyware-101.com research team, this extension is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) for several reasons. First of all, it can hijack the Google Chrome browser by modifying the New Tab page and the default search provider. Second, it tracks personally identifiable information, which then can be shared with unknown parties. Some people might pay no attention to such things, but our research team is worried. If you understand the risks, and you want to delete SearchProConverter as soon as possible, you can move to the last section of our report. If you want to learn more about this potentially unwanted program and why removing it is recommended, we suggest that you continue reading.
How does SearchProConverter work?
While SearchProConverter is not represented via a dedicated official website set up by its creator, it can be found on the Chrome Web Store. This app store is generally respected and trusted, which is why the chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/searchproconverter/gmejdgngiaebcdgpkecabpkapidcloam installer might appear to be harmless. If this is not where you downloaded the extension from, it is possible that you found it bundled with another desirable app or add-on that was introduced via an unfamiliar installer. If that is the case, we strongly recommend scanning your system now. While SearchProConverter is a PUP that you can remove manually and that might not cause serious security issues, if it was installed along with more serious threats, you need to act fast. Hopefully, no threats exist, but if the scanner you employ finds them, we recommend removing them as soon as possible. If you are interested in getting rid of them yourself, find the guide you need on our website, or use the comments section below to request links for the appropriate manual removal guides.
Once you remove SearchProConverter, you do not need to delete portal.searchproconverter.com from the New Tab and feed.searchproconverter.com from the default search provider list separately. The PUP is represented via the New Tab page and the search provider, and so they should go back to normal as soon as you get rid of the unwanted extension. The same is true for StreaminSearchs, SearchOpedia, SearchConverterHD, and all other clones of the PUP. According to our research team, all of them have the same permissions, which include reading browsing history, tracking information (including personally identifiable information), and also relaying data to undisclosed third-party partners. Some users of the extension might decide that this is a good enough tradeoff for the services provided, but we do not agree. Yes, the PUP offers a currency converter, a calculator, and a PDF converter, but these services are not unique to the suspicious extension. In fact, you can use the online versions of these tools for free, without having to install anything. Due to this, we believe that there is no reason to postpone the removal.
How to delete SearchProConverter
Even if you have little inexperience, you should have no trouble removing SearchProConverter. To ensure that, we have created a simple, easy-to-follow guide with steps that are very straightforward. Complete them as shown, and you will have the PUP erased and all related browsing data cleared as well. Of course, your system will remain vulnerable, and if other threats exist, you will need to figure out how to get rid of them too. Luckily, you do not need to do any of this if you employ a trusted anti-malware tool, which can solve all of these problems simultaneously. It can automatically delete SearchProConverter along with other threats, and it can also strengthen the security of your operating system to ensure that new threats cannot invade and make a mess in the future. If you still have questions about the suspicious extension or your system’s security, we are happy to answer them in the comments section.
Removal Instructions (Google Chrome)
- Launch your browser and tap Alt+F keys.
- Click More tools and then Extensions.
- Remove the extension that we identify as a PUP.
- Tap Ctrl+Shift+Delete keys and then go to Advanced.
- Pick a time range and chooses boxes.
- Click the Clear data button and restart your browser.
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