What is Search.hinstantconverternow.com?
From some side, Search.hinstantconverternow.com may seem that this is a useful search page because it offers useful functions, such as converting various file formats to PDF and other popular formats. In addition, it increases the experience of browsing and the quality of search. At least this is confirmed by the developers. And what is Search.hinstantconverternow.com in reality? In fact, this is a browser hijacker, one of the types of malware. This hijacker changes the settings of your browser, for example, homepage, search engine, and other settings. It also changes the settings for browser shortcuts and executable files. As a rule, these changes become unchangeable. In plus, Search.hinstantconverternow.com collects user’s personal data, browsing history, analyzes browsing activity and more, then Search.hinstantconverternow.com transfers this information to third parties for further analysis and other goals. If you find Search.hinstantconverternow.com on your computer, we recommend you remove it immediately.
How Search.hinstantconverternow.com gets on your PC?
This hijacker comes bundled with free programs without the user’s consent as a browser extension. Sometimes, when installing free software, it is very difficult to discern the mention of this hijacker. Remember, no need to rush during installation of programs. Always follow the installation process, read the user agreement and select only the “Advanced” installation type. Don’t settle for installation of the suspicious software. Be careful and attentive. If it has already come into PC, then you urgently need to get rid of Search.hinstantconverternow.com. To do this, use our detailed instructions, which are listed below.
How to remove Search.hinstantconverternow.com from your computer?
To uninstall Search.hinstantconverternow.com remove it from Control Panel, then delete all files and regkeys.
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Alternative Solution:
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You can try both of these products to remove Search.hinstantconverternow.com
Or uninstall Search.hinstantconverternow.com manually.
Step 1: Remove Search.hinstantconverternow.com from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find Search.hinstantconverternow.com.
- Click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows XP.
Windows 7/Windows Vista:
- Click Start.
- Then Control Panel.
- Click Uninstall a Program.
- Find Search.hinstantconverternow.com and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 7.
Windows 8/Windows 8.1:
- Open the Menu.
- Click Search.
- After that click Apps.
- Then Control Panel.
- Then as in Windows 7, click Uninstall a Program under Programs.
- Find Search.hinstantconverternow.com, select it and click Uninstall.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 8 (8.1).
Windows 10:
- Click on the Start button (or press the Windows key) to open the Start menu, click on the Settings at the top.
- Click on App & features on the left menu.
- On the right side, locate Search.hinstantconverternow.com and click it, then click on the Uninstall button.
- Click on Uninstall to confirm.
Learn more about uninstallation of programs in Windows 10
Note: If you can’t find required program, sort programs by date in Control panel and search for last installed programs.
After that remove Search.hinstantconverternow.com from your browser.
Step 2: Remove Search.hinstantconverternow.com from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find Search.hinstantconverternow.com.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose Search.hinstantconverternow.com.
- Click Disable or Remove button.
Learn more about removing extensions from Firefox.
Internet Explorer:
- Open IE.
- Push Alt + T.
- Click Manage Add-ons.
- Select Toolbars and Extensions.
- Click Disable Search.hinstantconverternow.com.
- Click More information link in the left-bottom corner.
- Click Remove button.
- If this button is grayed out – perform alternative steps.
Learn more about removing extensions from IE.
Step 3: Resetting your browser search and homepage settings
Reset browser setting in Google Chrome:- Click the Chrome menu (3 bar button) in the top right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Go to Reset browser settings section.
- Click Reset browser settings.
- In the dialog that appears, click Reset.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Google Chrome.
Reset browser setting in Mozilla Firefox:- Open Mozilla Firefox.
- Go to Help.
- Go to Troubleshooting information.
- Click Reset Firefox… button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Mozilla Firefox.
Reset browser setting in Internet Explorer:- Open Internet Explorer.
- Click on the cogwheel in the right upper corner.
- Click Internet options.
- Got to Advanced tab.
- Click Reset button.
- Put a tick near Delete personal settings checkbox.
- Click Reset button.
Learn more about resetting browser settings in Internet Explorer.
Step 4: Remove following files and folders of Search.hinstantconverternow.com:
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Written by Rami Douafi