VideoDownloadConverter is an extension to the browsers. The extension is said to convert the video files downloaded from the internet. Many users find its feature useful, this is why they don't try to uninstall it from their computer. Video Download Converter hijacks the options of browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. It sets homepage, new tab, and default search engine address to its own and does not let you change these settings. On the homepage and search result page, it displays many ambiguous ads. This result in generating some revenue. Not only this, but this extension also tracks your personal data. All the information entered in the browser having this extension is not safe and private.

How VideoDownloadConverter gets into your Computer?

What Purpose VideoDownloadConverter is used for?

Extensions like VideoDownloadConverter pretend to be useful and serve malicious ads on the browser. The normal ad serving agency has strict policy. They do not allow advertising such programs that may harm users in any way. This is why they are using adware and browser hijacker to serve ads directly to the browser. The makers of such extension get paid for displaying those malicious ads to your computer. Also, these extensions also track your personal information like IP Address, Geo Location, Browsing History, Searched Queries, etc. This information is sold to the third party clients to increase revenue.

VideoDownloadConverter is developed by MyWay Popularly known for such Extension

What are the Potential Dangers to Not Remove VideoDownloadConverter?

Ruined Browsing Experience

VideoDownloadConverter changes your homepage and default search engine. It displays different ads on the New Tab or Homepage. The search result is also altered. It displays different ads on the search result page also. These ads redirect you to malicious pages. Overall this extension ruins your browsing experience.

Personal Information Theft

VideoDownloadConverter tracks user’s personal information like IP Address, Geo Location, Search Query, Browsing History, and the content on the pages. This information is used to serve targeted ads on the computer. This information is also sold to the third party clients to generate revenue.

See the Permissions you gave to VideoDownloadConverter

Malicious Search Results

VideoDownloadConverter tracks your browsing history and searched queries. The search result displayed on the result page is not normal. It is altered and displayed different malicious ads on the result page. These ads redirect you to the pages that may contain more serious threat to your computer. So it is a good idea to remove this extension from all your browsers right now.

How to Remove VideoDownloadConverter from your Browser?

Manually Remove VideoDownloadConverter from your Computer

Uninstall Unwanted Programs from your Computer

• WINDOWS 10
• wINDOWS 8 / 8.1
• WINDOWS 7 / VISTA

Right Click on the Start Menu and Click Control Panel

Choose Category View, Under the Program Section select Uninstall a Program

Now Find the MyWay or VideoDownloadConverter and any unwanted recently installed software, select these applications and Click on Uninstall. 

Go on the Desktop and press Windows + C button. It will display the Windows Charm menu.

In this charm menu Click on Settings and then select Control Panel

In the Control Panel under the Program Section select Uninstall a Program

Now you will see the list of all installed program on your computer. Find the MyWay or VideoDownloadConverter and any unwanted recently installed Software, Right Click on them and choose uninstall.

Click on the Start button and Choose the Control Panel.

In the Programs section choose Uninstall a Program Option.

Now in a new window you will see the list of all installed programs. Look for MyWay or VideoDownloadConverter and any unwanted recently installed software. Select them and click on Uninstall button. Follow the instruction to uninstall the program.

Remove VideoDownloadConverter from Browsers

Step 1- Install MalwareFox on your PC

Open the Installer by Clicking on the Downloaded file.

Now choose your desired language and follow the instructions to install the MalwareFox on your computer.

After completing the installation, the MalwareFox will update the application to its latest version. Let it update.

Now it will sync the Malware database with server. It is important step as it needs to know latest types of malwares.

Step 2 - Scan and Clean your Computer for Malware

When the update process completes it will show Real Time Protection: On. Now you can scan your computer. Press Scan button and leave everything on MalwareFox, it knows how to deal with VideoDownloadConverter browser hijacker and other malwares.

See how MalwareFox detects VideoDownloadConverter in less than 2 minutes. 

Screenshot of MalwareFox Detecting VideoDownloadConverter

After the scan complete click on Next button to clean your computer completely.

How to Stay Away from VideoDownloadConverter and other Browser Hijackers?

You need to be little cautious in order to stay protected. Such malware take advantages of user's less awareness. VideoDownloadConverter spread through software bundling and some other method. It is better for you to not download free software from the internet. If you had to download watch the installations steps. There are options from which you can skip it. Also, you should not download the attachment from spam emails. These attachments contain the infection also. Having an antimalware installed on your computer is a better way to stay away from such malware. I suggest you install MalwareFox. It is good for this task. Keep enabling its real-time protection so that it can defend you from malware attacks.