What is EasyFileConvert Toolbar?
EasyFileConvert Toolbar is a false toolbar, which comes to the PC without user consent. As a rule, this happens unnoticed for the user, because this toolbar comes bundled with free software, via web downloaders and installers. According to the developers, EasyFileConvert Toolbar allows the user to convert and modify PDF files, text files and other file formats. In fact, this toolbar brings a lot of trouble.
EasyFileConvert Toolbar hijacks Google Chrome, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. User can be redirected to ad sites at any time of the browsing. EasyFileConvert Toolbar displays huge amount of banners and coupons, pop-ups and banners. Also, this hijacker can analyze history of your browsing and collect your personal data. This information can be transmitted to third parties. EasyFileConvert Toolbar is useless, so if you find it on your PC – remove it immediately.
How EasyFileConvert Toolbar gets on your PC?
Malicious software infects a computer without user consent. Usually, it comes with free applications and programs that you can download from popular free sites such as download.com, Softpedia, Freewarefiles, Shareware, Soft32 and many others. These sites tend to create their own download managers that implement a potentially unwanted program. Users are not attentive during installation, so the computer can be infected. Always follow the important rules. Read user agreement. Take your time. Do not press the “Next” button, if you are not sure that the program will not harm your computer. Select advanced installation type. Do not settle for questionable deals and carefully follow the installation process. If the malware has already penetrated to the PC, you can use our instructions to remove it immediately.
How to remove EasyFileConvert Toolbar from your computer?
To uninstall EasyFileConvert Toolbar 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar
Or uninstall EasyFileConvert Toolbar manually.
Step 1: Remove EasyFileConvert Toolbar from Control Panel
Windows XP:
- Click Start.
- Control Panel.
- Then click Add or Remove Programs.
- Find EasyFileConvert Toolbar.
- 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar, 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar from your browser.
Step 2: Remove EasyFileConvert Toolbar from browsers
Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome
- Push Alt + F.
- Click Tools.
- Choose Extensions.
- Find EasyFileConvert Toolbar.
- Click the trash can icon to remove it.
Learn more about removing extensions from Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Push Shift + Ctrl + A.
- Choose EasyFileConvert Toolbar.
- 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar.
- 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 EasyFileConvert Toolbar:
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Written by Rami Douafi