How to remove Convertowiz.com Browser Adware
Home > Hijacker > How to remove Convertowiz.com Browser Adware Updated on September 27, 2019
Convertowiz.com is a Browser Hijacker which tries to trick users to install to their fake search engine, so that they can redirect users to random websites with plenty of unwanted and harmful advertisements.
Remove Convertowiz.com Adware (removal guide)
To remove Convertowiz.com adware from your computer, you need to follow the complete steps in the correct order.
Step 1: Remove Convertowiz.com pop-up permission from Browser
Remove the pop-up ads notification permission from your web browser:
Google Chrome
Follow the below guidelines to delete Convertowiz.com permission to send pop-up notifications on your Chrome Browser. Same steps can be followed on Windows and Mac Computer:
- Click on 3 Dot Menu on Chrome.
- Click on Settings.
- Under the Privacy and security, Click on Site Settings.
- Under Permissions, Click on Notifications.
- Now, Find the Convertowiz.com site and click on More Actions Button.
- Select Remove.
Mozilla Firefox
Follow the below guidelines to delete Convertowiz.com permission to send pop-up notifications on your Firefox Browser. Same steps can be followed on Windows and Mac Computer:
- Click on 3 horizontal Line Menu on Firefox.
- Click on Options.
- Click on Privacy and Security Option.
- Scroll down the page till Permissions section and click on Settings next to the Notification.
- Search Convertowiz.com and click on Remove Website.
Android Phone
Follow the below guidelines to delete Convertowiz.com permission to send pop-up notifications on your Chrome Mobile App. Same steps can be followed on Android and iOS:
- Open Chrome App on your Mobile.
- Tap on 3 Dot Menu.
- Tap on Settings.
- Under Basics, Tap on Notifications.
- Scroll Down the page till Sites, there Search Convertowiz.com site.
- Remove the Checkbox next to Convertowiz.com.
Step 2: Uninstall Malicious Programs from Windows Computer
- Press Windows + R, to Open Run Command Window:
- Type appwiz.cpl and Click on OK button.
- On Programs and Features, Search for the Malicious or Unwanted Program and Double Click on it to uninstall it.
Step 3: Use MalwareBytes to Scan your computer for Malware
- Download MalwareBytes Program on your Computer.
- Open the Setup File to install MalwareBytes on your Computer.
- Follow the Screen Options to complete the installation process.
- Click on Scan Now Button (after clicking on the finish installation, MalwareBytes will be launched automatically):
- MalwareBytes will now scan the computer against Malware and other malicious programs. The Scanning process may take few minutes to complete.
- Once the scanning process is completed, you can see the Threat results. Now, Click on the Quarantine Selected Button.
- MalwareBytes will now remove the selected threats from the computer. Sometimes, it may be possible a Computer Restart is required to complete the removal process.
Step 4: Use HitmanPro to Scan your computer for Malware
- Download Hitman Pro Program on your Computer.
- Open the Setup File to install HitmanPro on your Computer.
- Follow the Screen Options to complete the installation process.
- Now, HitmanPro will automatically begin the scanning process. The Scanning process may take few minutes to complete.
- Once Scan is completed, you will be able to see the Scan Results. Click on the Next Button to begin the Removal process.
- Now, HitmanPro will ask you to enter the Product Key. Simply Click on the Activate Free License.
- Now, Enter your Email Address and Click on Activate Button. Once HitmanPro is activated, it will automatically remove the Malicious Results.
Step 5: Double Check for Malicious Programs with GridinSoft Anti-Malware
- Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Program on your Computer.
- Open the Setup File to install GridinSoft Anti-Malware on your Computer.
- Follow the Screen Options to complete the installation process.
- After clicking on the Finish Button, GridinSoft Anti-Malware will be launched Automatically. Now, Click on the Full Scan Option:
- Now, GridinSoft Anti-Malware will begin the scanning process and may take few minutes to complete.
- Once Scanning is completed, click on Clean Now Button to begin the removal process.
Congratulations! Your computer should now be cleaned, and you should not see any redirect to fake websites.
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