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Help! Remove FullVideoConverter Pro Permanently

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The “FullVideoConverter Pro” is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP), which claims to be a fast video converter with many useful functions making it a must-have program. It also claims to be Spyware and Adware free. All these claims are false. It has limited functions for a “PRO” version and some functions don’t work properly or don’t work at all. Also, there are many toolbars and advertisements associated with its installation and spying cookies inserted in your computer without your consent or awareness. You notice the toolbars and ads when browsing.

Name FullVideoConverter Pro
Type Adware
Short Description Adware that may install without the user’s consent and may add other malicious programs.
Symptoms The user may be witnessing intrusive ads in the browser.
Distribution Method Bundling, Free installers, the official website.
Detection tool Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By FullVideoConverter Pro

FullVideoConverter Pro – Distribution

The “FullVideoConverter Pro” usually gets into your computer through third-party installers. It can sneak into your computer without your consent, by concealing itself in freeware installations and bundled packages.

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In these packages, additional components for installation are not always disclosed properly, and people get tricked into installing potentially unwanted programs such as “FullVideoConverter Pro”. Sometimes that can be avoided by clicking on the “Advanced” or “Custom” option in an installation setup to see what, exactly, will be installed.

Other ways of getting affected is by opening spam emails and downloading e-mail attachments, or by clicking on various advertisements and banners containing suspicious content. You can also be tricked to download it from its official site: “fullvideoconverterpro.com”.

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FullVideoConverter Pro – In Detail

“FullVideoConverter Pro” is classified as an adware. It claims to be a legitimate video converter that is so useful to the end-user that makes it a “must-have” tool, like its official site states.

It also claims to be really fast, to convert many videos, with different formats, at the same time without losing that fast speed, and the “Pro” in its name indicates that it is a professional version. However, it is very limited for such a “must-have” tool, some conversions take a lot of time, even if there is only one conversion active. The “Drag” button does not work. After conversion the new video file has a worse quality than the original or may not open at all. There are no other options in it, like a resolution, bitrate or any simple “must-have” features, for that matter.

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When you browse the Internet after installing “FullVideoConverter Pro”, also collect different non-personally identifiable information about you like your search queries, websites you visited, your IP address, what have you clicked on, what you have installed on your computer and etc. This information is used to show you ads that can be of more interest to you and for other marketing purposes.

You may also be shown different advertisements in the form of pop-ups or banners, which may redirect you to various sites with other malicious content. The sites may get pay-per-click revenue when you visit them.

Also, it is said on the site of “FullVideoConverter Pro”, that you may cancel the cookies and toolbars that you will be asked to whether you like to install them. It is quite the contrary, because the application’s setup downloads and installs its files without asking you, and no “advanced” setup is shown if you download it from its official site.

Remove FullVideoConverter Pro Completely

To remove “FullVideoConverter Pro” manually from your system, make sure to follow the step-by-step removal guide provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of this malware completely, you should search for and remove the leftover files with an advanced anti-malware program. Installing such a program will also make sure that your system is safe from other threats you may encounter.

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro in Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

  • Hold the Windows Logo Button and “R” on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear (fig.1).

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  • In the field type in “appwiz.cpl” and press ENTER (fig.2).

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  • This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC.
    Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).

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    Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro.

    Step 2: Remove FullVideoConverter Pro from your browser

    Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari
    Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

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    Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

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    Select FullVideoConverter Pro and click “Remove”

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    After FullVideoConverter Pro is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

    Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

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  • Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

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  • From the opened “Extensions” menu locate FullVideoConverter Pro and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

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  • After FullVideoConverter Pro is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

    • Start Internet Explorer:

  • Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

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  • In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

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    Select FullVideoConverter Pro to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.

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    After FullVideoConverter Pro has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

    Start Safari

    Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
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    From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
    In the new window select ‘Extensions’
    Click once on FullVideoConverter Pro
    Click ‘Uninstall’

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    A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the FullVideoConverter Pro will be removed.

    Step 3: Remove FullVideoConverter Pro automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

    To clean your computer you should download an updated anti-malware program on a safe PC and then install it on the affected computer in offline mode. After that you should boot into safe mode and scan your computer to remove all FullVideoConverter Pro associated objects.

    NOTE! Substantial notification about the FullVideoConverter Pro threat: Manual removal of FullVideoConverter Pro requires interference with system files and registries. Thus, it can cause damage to your PC. Even if your computer skills are not at a professional level, don’t worry. You can do the removal yourself just in 5 minutes, using a malware removal tool.
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    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    How to Remove FullVideoConverter Pro from Windows.

    Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove FullVideoConverter Pro

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    We Recommend To Scan Your PC with SpyHunter

    Keep in mind, that SpyHunter’s scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter's malware removal tool to remove the malware threats. Read our SpyHunter 5 review. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria

    1. Hold Windows key() + R

    2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

    3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".
    Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

    4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

    5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

    Step 2: Uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro and related software from Windows

    Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

    1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

    2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

    3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"
    Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

    Step 3: Clean any registries, created by FullVideoConverter Pro on your computer.

    The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

    You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by FullVideoConverter Pro there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

    1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

    2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

    3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.
    Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

    IMPORTANT!
    Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
    This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

    Step 4: Scan for FullVideoConverter Pro with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

    1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

    It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

    2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

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    3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

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    4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

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    If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.


    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Get rid of FullVideoConverter Pro from Mac OS X.

    Step 1: Uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro and remove related files and objects

    OFFER
    Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!
    We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac
    Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy


    1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

    2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

    3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to FullVideoConverter Pro:

    Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

    4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

    5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to FullVideoConverter Pro. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

    6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to FullVideoConverter Pro. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

    7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

    • Go to Finder.
    • In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
    • Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
    • If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

    In case you cannot remove FullVideoConverter Pro via Step 1 above:

    In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

    Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

    1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

    2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

    3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as FullVideoConverter Pro. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

    You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

    → ~/Library/LaunchAgents
    /Library/LaunchDaemons

    Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

    Step 2: Scan for and remove FullVideoConverter Pro files from your Mac

    When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as FullVideoConverter Pro, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

    Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for FullVideoConverter Pro:


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    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Remove FullVideoConverter Pro from Google Chrome.

    Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

    Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

    Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

    Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.


    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Erase FullVideoConverter Pro from Mozilla Firefox.

    Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

    Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

    Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

    Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.


    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Uninstall FullVideoConverter Pro from Microsoft Edge.

    Step 1: Start Edge browser.

    Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

    Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

    Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

    Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.


    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Remove FullVideoConverter Pro from Safari.

    Step 1: Start the Safari app.

    Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

    Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

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    Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

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    Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

    Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

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    A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the FullVideoConverter Pro will be removed.

    How to Reset Safari
    IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

    Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

    Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.


    Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer

    Eliminate FullVideoConverter Pro from Internet Explorer.

    Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

    Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

    Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

    Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

    Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.

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