Do you know what SearchProConverter is?
SearchProConverter is a potentially unwanted application that probably gets added to your Chrome browser accidentally. This application cannot steal personally identifiable information or cripple your system, but when a program is unwanted, it shouldn’t be tolerated. Therefore, if you happen to have this app on your computer, you should scroll down to the bottom of this description for the manual removal instructions. If you don’t want to remove SearchProConverter manually, you can also invest in a powerful security tool that will scan your computer and remove all the unwanted apps from your PC without any further ado.
The truth is that we have been seeing such applications very often. It is very likely that SearchProConverter is similar to SportStreamSearch, VideozSearchs, PDFConvertersSearch, and many other browser extensions that we have talked about before. All of them can be found on the Chrome Web Store, and SearchProConverter is no exception, too. This means that these extensions are not inherently malicious, but they could be associated with a number of security issues if they get exploited by malevolent third parties. Thus, you have to be careful about the apps you add to your browser because you can never know what third parties they could be associated with.
Now, some users might think that SearchProConverter is a browser hijacker, keeping in mind that this application changes some of your browser’s settings. However, browser hijackers do that without your permission, whereas SearchProConverter and other similar applications get the authorization from you to be added to your browser, you’re just not aware of that.
SearchProConverter screenshot
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How can anyone be not aware of the modifications that are carried out on their browsers? Well, that’s quite possible considering certain PUP distribution practices. Sure, SearchProConverter has its own official website, and it can also be found at the Chrome Web Store. But that is clearly just one of my many ways for this extension to reach you. More often than not, potentially unwanted programs come bundled with freeware or reach their targets through pop-ups and redirects. Therefore, you always have to be careful when you access unfamiliar websites or when you deal with pop-ups that flood your screen.
If you download freeware from file-sharing websites, you need to be attentive during the installation process. Read all the steps carefully, and if unwanted programs are offered to you, deselect them at once. Also, when you access websites that are full of pop-ups and redirects, be sure to close all the pop-up windows without any second thought. Don’t click on random boxes just because you think it will help you close those windows. Clicking big blue buttons eventually results in having SearchProConverter and other unwanted applications on your browser.
Once that happens, SearchProConverter changes your default search engine. It actually looks like this extension can provide you with optimized search results, but the reality is that it employs Yahoo! Search, and it cannot offer any kind of original search engine. The point is, why use a third-party app to reach a reliable search engine when you can go straight to it from your browser on your own?
What’s more, SearchProConverter might inadvertently expose you to corrupted content because this extension needs to survive somehow, and it is bound to promote commercial third-party content. Of course, there is nothing malicious about that, but the app cannot guarantee the safety of the third-party content. Thus, when you encounter outgoing links delivered to you by SearchProConverter, you should think twice before clicking them. In the worst-case scenario, you might also get exposed to some malware distribution scheme, too.
Luckily, you can remove SearchProConverter without too much difficulty. It is possible to simply delete the app via the browser’s menu, but we would strongly recommend resetting your browser to default. There might be more unwanted apps on-board, so resetting your browser would get rid of them, too. If you want to make sure that your browser and your computer are absolutely safe, feel free to run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner. Also, be sure to review your web browsing habits, so you could avoid similar apps in the future.
How to Remove SearchProConverter
- Open Chrome.
- Press Alt+F and click Settings.
- Scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down again and press Reset settings to their original defaults.
- Click Reset settings to complete.
In non-techie terms:
SearchProConverter is an annoying browser extension that modifies your browser’s settings. You must have added it to your browser accidentally, but lucky you, it’s easy to remove it. When you remove SearchProConverter, do not forget to scan your PC with a licensed antispyware tool because there might be more unwanted programs installed. Your computer and your data security should be your top priorities, so do everything you can to protect yourself from a malicious exploitation.