Convert Files for Free
from SoftSea.com
What is Convert Files for Free?
The web browser extension will popup coupon ads when the user visits certain affiliate web sites. Within Internet Explorer the toolbar runs as a Browser Helper Object (BHO), in Google Chrome it is an extension and in Firefox it is an addon.
From the Privacy Policy - "The Company consistently keeps track of any web pages and sections that are visited by our customers within the Company, such that the Company may determine which of its services are of greatest interest. Such data can and will be used to provide customers with content that of which is customized to their needs in addition to advertising to the customers which have also been customized to cater to the customers' needs based upon their behavior on the web page."
Bundled with download and install managers including Ez-download (app2desktop.com) and Closed Joint-Stock Company (amazingstorez.net).
About (from SoftSea.com)
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Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Delivers various 'optional' bundled software during install
- The wisdom of the experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Convert Files for Free.
| ConvertFilesforFree.dll (1cd16b9518c235c909a23dfc620c70d4) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| AVG |
2015.0.3459 |
Dencol |
| Malwarebytes |
v2014.05.30.07 |
PUP.Optional.FreeFileConverter.A |
Convert Files for Free has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Convert Files for Free
URL: www.convertfilesforfree.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\convert files for free
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Convert Files for Free\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 929.64 KB
Files installed by Convert Files for Free
| Program module: | ConvertFilesforFree.dll |
| Name: | Convert Files for Free |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\convert files for free\ConvertFilesforFree.dll |
| MD5: | 4fd2dae1d7645705c50e7e1896f83d55 |
Additional files:
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ConvertFilesforFree.dll - Convert Files for Free
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ConvertFilesforFree_x64.dll
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uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Internet Explorer BHOs
- ConvertFilesforFree.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ConvertFilesforFree' with the class of {59A062A1-5ECA-4a1a-BC44-B2A9283A8ACB}.
- ConvertFilesforFree_x64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'ConvertFilesforFree' with the class of {59A062A1-5ECA-4a1a-BC44-B2A9283A8ACB}.
How do I remove Convert Files for Free?
You can uninstall Convert Files for Free from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Convert Files for Free, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Convert Files for Free.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Convert Files for Free you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win XP 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 70%
Keep it 30%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #10,641
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
55.76% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.64% |
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| Windows Vista |
7.22% |
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| Windows XP |
3.38% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.83% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
19.41% |
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| Windows 8 |
10.79% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.55% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.47% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
5.55% |
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Geography
97.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
97.95% |
| United Kingdom |
0.49% |
| Saudi Arabia |
0.20% |
| LY |
0.20% |
| PR |
0.20% |
| United Arab Emirates |
0.10% |
| Australia |
0.10% |
| Mexico |
0.10% |
| Brazil |
0.10% |
| India |
0.10% |
| DZ |
0.10% |
| Israel |
0.10% |
| Canada |
0.10% |
| Iran |
0.10% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
39.25% |
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| Dell |
27.22% |
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| Acer |
9.86% |
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| ASUS |
9.47% |
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| Toshiba |
8.28% |
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| Lenovo |
1.97% |
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| Samsung |
1.97% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.18% |
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| Intel |
0.79% |
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Common models |
| HP 2000 Notebook PC |
9.33% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
4.67% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.00% |
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| HP 15 Notebook PC |
3.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron 3521 |
2.67% |
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