Remove Onlinevideoconverter “Virus” (Chrome/Firefox/IE)

Can’t Remove Onlinevideoconverter? This page includes detailed Onlinevideoconverter Removal instructions!

Onlinevideoconverter is a legitimate service which allows you to convert videos to various formats. You can try the service either by using its online version (available on its official website) or by its browser extension. The service has been around for years, yet, it seems that it has turned to the “dark side.” All jokes aside, the website and its extension seem involved in a shady advertising business. Turns out that Onlinevideoconverter is not free. You pay with your comfort, and eventually, with your private data. Security experts categorize the Onlinevideoconverter expansion as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Do not get confused by the name of the category. You don’t want the app. It is an adware-type of parasite. Following a successful installation, the PUP takes control of your web browsers and turns them into ad-generating tools. The parasite injects various adverts on every website you visit. When you click, it gets paid. Thus, it floods your browser with various advertisements. The PUP is very aggressive and intrusive. It doesn’t miss a chance to display and avert. This parasite knows no boundaries. It even dares pause your online videos for commercial breaks. It covers your screen with dozens of pop-up and banner ads. If you, however, resist the urge to click, it adapts its strategy and starts browser redirection. The parasite loads sponsored, third-party websites in your browser. This aggressive behavior is not harmless. The PUP causes system underperformance, Internet connection instability, and browser crashes. This parasite ruins your browsing experience, but it also threatens to redirect you to shady, and potentially dangerous websites. Do not risk it! There is no place for parasites on your system. Do what’s best for your security and privacy. Remove the Onlinevideoconverter PUP for good!

How did I get infected with Onlinevideoconverter?

The PUP enters your OS when you download the Onlinevideoconverter browser extension. The parasite, however, does not rely on one distribution method only. It also uses various tricks to sneak into your computer. The parasite hides in software bundles, fake updates, spam messages, and torrents. It lurks in the shadows and waits for you to make a mistake. All it needs to succeed is one second of carelessness. Do not make its job easier. Choose caution over carelessness. One keeps the parasites out, the other — invites them in. Don’t be discouraged. Your caution can keep your device secure and parasite-free. Don’t visit shady websites. When installing an app, pay close attention to the fine print. If available, select the advanced/custom setup option. Most of the free apps we download off the web come bundled with bonus programs. The extras, however, are often parasites. Under the advanced installation, you can prevent the extras from installing. Also, don’t forget to read the terms and conditions. If you cannot spare enough time to read the whole document, scan it with an EULA analyzer. Abort the installation if you detect anything suspicious!

Why is Onlinevideoconverter dangerous?

The Onlinevideoconverter PUP has no place on your computer. This parasite is an invader which wreaks utter havoc. The parasite is very intrusive. It doesn’t matter whether you type a search query or watch a video, the PUP is always there to annoy you. It is so intrusive and aggressive, that it’s often referred to as a “virus.” Luckily, it’s not a full-fledged virus. It cannot corrupt your entire system. The parasite limits its influence to your web browsers only. Don’t get too relaxed, though. The PUP is not safe. It threatens both your security and privacy. The parasite monitors your browsing related data and uses the collected information for ad targeting. In theory, if you enter “sneakers” into a search engine, the PUP would display ads for sports shoes. In practice, however, it redirects you to unknown, third-party websites. Anyone willing to pay can use the Onlinevideoconverter PUP. Numerous crooks do. They use the collected data to create irresistible adverts. When you click, though, bad things happen. The Onlinevideoconverter PUP has no control over these third-party websites, over their privacy policies, data-collection strategies, displayed content, etc. The PUP allows these shady websites to push notifications to your web browser, and thus, turns you into a target. Do not put up with this situation. Remove the parasite before it lures you into an online trap!

How Can I Remove Onlinevideoconverter?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Onlinevideoconverter infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

• Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Locate the process of Onlinevideoconverter.exe and kill it

• Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box

Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

and delete the display Name: Onlinevideoconverter

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the Onlinevideoconverter program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Onlinevideoconverter folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!