Uninstallation Instructions For ConvertoWiz

 

Threat Details

Brief Description On ConvertoWiz

ConvertoWiz is one of the most harmful Operating System viral infection which is classified under the Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) family. This malware can be classified as PUP.Adware.CONVERTOWIZ and able to corrupts all well known Browser Search Engines like Opera, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox etc and all versions of Windows Operating System such as  8.1, Vista, 8, 10, XP, 7 etc. This convertowiz.com is the Domain Name of ConvertoWiz and Registrar Name is GoDaddy.com, LLC which was recently got Registered on 31-10-2018 and got Updated on 31-10-2018. Its Registry Domain ID is 2327973059_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as clientDeleteProhibited, clientRenewProhibited, clientTransferProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited,  their Server Names are ns33.domaincontrol.com, ns34.domaincontrol.com. The main purpose of developing this cyber threat by the con artist is to earn tremendous amount of cash from the innocent victim of the compromised system.

Assets Of ConvertoWiz

ConvertoWiz is an adverting oriented program that seeks directly into the other uninfected machine using several malicious means such as untrustworthy third party software down loader, audio- video ads, chained installations, free file hosting websites, online gaming sites, suspicious pop-up ads, software bundling method, email spam campaigns, fake software updater, contaminated external drives, cracked or pirated softwares, freeware, peer to peer file sharing network, downloading torrents, untrustworthy downloading sources, pornographic sites, junked email many more. It is termed as redirected cyber threat which can be recognized as a browser Extension that is very much compatible with any web browsers. It facilitates the users by converting the important files into PDF format and also provides a convenient searching option which is then redirected towards feed.convertowiz.com. 

Distortion Of ConvertoWiz

ConvertoWiz is a bogus web application which is based on advertising supported program that generates online revenue from the users by using Pay Per Download or Pay Per Install or Pay Per Click technique. It can stops the functioning of firewall protection application and anti-virus programs of the infected machine. The user may get annoyed because of its unusual redirection to malicious web portal and cunning pop-up ads.

How To Eradicate ConvertoWiz

The quickest removal technique for ConvertoWiz we always recommend acquiring anti- malware software tool by using two ways either manually or automatically. You may erase this computer infection from the deceived machine. 

 

Click to Free Scan for ConvertoWiz on PC

Step:1 Remove ConvertoWiz or any Suspicious Program from Control Panel resulting in Pop-ups

• Click on Start and in Menu, Select Control Panel.

• In Control Panel, Search for ConvertoWiz or any suspicious program

• Once found, Click to Uninstall ConvertoWiz or related program from list of Programs

• However, if you are not sure do not Uninstall it as this will remove it permanently from the system.

Step:2 How to Reset Google Chrome to Remove ConvertoWiz

• Open Google Chrome browser on your PC
• On the top right corner of the browser you will see 3 stripes option, click on it.
• After that click on Settings from the list of menus available on chrome’s panel.

• At the end of the page, a button is available with option to “Reset settings”.

• Click on the button and get rid of ConvertoWiz from your Google Chrome.

How to Reset Mozilla Firefox to Uninstall ConvertoWiz

• Open Mozilla Firefox web browser and click on the options icon with 3 stripes sign and also click on help option with (?) mark.
• Now click on “Troubleshooting Information” from the given list.

• Within the upper right corner of the next window you can find “Refresh Firefox” button, click on it.

• To reset your Mozilla Firefox browser simply click on “Refresh Firefox” button again, after which all unwanted changes made by ConvertoWiz will be removed automatically.

Steps to Reset Internet Explorer to Get Rid of ConvertoWiz

• You need to close all Internet Explorer windows which are currently working or open.
• Now open Internet Explorer again and click on Tools button, with wrench icon.
• Go to the menu and click on Internet Options.

• A dialogue box will appear, then click on Advanced tab on it.
• Saying Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click on Reset again.

• When IE applied the default settings then, click on Close. And then click OK.

Restart the PC is a must for taking effect on all the changes you have made.

Step:3 How to Protect your PC from ConvertoWiz in Near Future

Steps to Turn On Safe Browsing Features

Internet Explorer: Activate SmartScreen Filter against ConvertoWiz

• This can be done on IE Versions 8 and 9. It mailnly helps in detecting ConvertoWiz while browsing
• Launch IE
• Choose Tools in IE 9. If you are using IE 8, Find Safety option in Menu
• Now Select SmartScreen Filter and opt for Turn on SmartScreen Filter
• Once done, Restart IE

How to Enable Phishing and ConvertoWiz Protection on Google Chrome

• Click on Google Chrome browser
• Select Customize and Control Google Chrome (3-Bar Icon)
• Now Choose Settings from the option
• In the Settings Option, Click on Show advanced Settings which can be found at the bottom of the Setup
• Select Privacy Section and click on Enable Phishing and Malware Protection
• Now Restart Chrome, this will keep your browser safe from ConvertoWiz

How to Block ConvertoWiz Attack and Web Forgeries

• Click to Load Mozilla Firefox
• Press on Tools on Top Menu and Select options
• Choose Security and enable check mark on following
• warn me when some site installs add-ons
• Block reported Web forgeries
• Block reported attack Sites

If still ConvertoWiz exists on your system, Scan your PC to detect and Get Rid of it

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