IIcoConverter 2.2 is a potentially unwanted program that masquerade as a tool to block ads from online video web site. In reality, this brings annoyances and tries to evade security programs by showing random name. It may appear differently on browser’s extension and add/remove program of Windows. Files and other malicious items dropped on the system also possess irrelevant file names.
Third-party programs and freeware are the main cause of IIcoConverter 2.2 infection. It is normally wrapped to free programs that you can obtain from various servers at no cost. On some instances, this adware can be acquired by visiting malicious web pages put-up to deploy IIcoConverter 2.2 on purpose. Links from spam email messages and social media sites are other means to spread this adware.
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge (Internet Explorer) browsers are the main target of IIcoConverter 2.2. Users of these programs are most vulnerable due to some security exploits currently present on such browser programs. Thus, updating the software to the most recent version reduces chances of being attacked by IIcoConverter 2.2.
It is advice to remove this harmful program right away before it can cause severe damage on the computer. As a matter of fact, IIcoConverter 2.2 can steal sensitive data from user when it is left intact on the system. It monitors browsing habit and logs most of the online activities on the computer.
IIcoConverter 2.2 Removal Procedure
Below is a systematic instruction that is very useful in getting rid of the Adware on compromised Windows computers. Aside from removing the malicious browser extension, this guide is also helpful for deleting pop-ups and redirects. In order to totally eliminate the threat, it is vital to follow the process in exact manner
To remove IIcoConverter 2.2 adware from the computer, follow the steps below.
Quick Fix - Scan the PC with Combo Cleaner for Windows
Combo Cleaner is a trusted PC security and optimization tool equipped with a powerful virus and malware detection engine. This program can get rid of adware like IIcoConverter 2.2 through this procedure.
1. Download the application from the following page:
2. Save the file to your preferred location.
3. Double-click the downloaded file CCSetup.exe and install with the default settings.
4. At the end of the setup process, click Finish to run Combo Cleaner.
5. The tool will update the signature file; please wait for this process to complete.
6. To begin checking for threats like IIcoConverter 2.2, click on the Start Scan button. Wait for this scan to finish.
7. At the end of the scan process, click on Remove all threats to delete IIcoConverter 2.2 adware, including all malicious objects from the computer.
Free features of Combo Cleaner for Windows include Disk Cleaner, Big Files finder, Duplicate files finder, and Uninstaller. To use antivirus, privacy scanner, and to delete identified threats, users have to upgrade to a premium version.
Please continue with the succeeding removal procedures if you are comfortable manually getting rid of the threat and malicious items linked to it.
Step 1 : Turn Off Sync on Google Chrome
1. Open the Google Chrome browser.
2. In the address bar, please type the following: chrome://settings/syncSetup
3. On the Settings page, click the Turn off button to disable syncing Chrome settings between devices.
If you don't want to stop syncing other sections like Apps, Bookmarks, History, Theme, and so on, please click on Manage what you sync. Next, select Customize sync. To successfully remove IIcoConverter 2.2, you may disable only Apps and Extensions data. Please restart the Google Chrome browser.
Step 2 : Delete IIcoConverter 2.2 or Suspicious Browser Extension
Most adware and unwanted programs use an application called a "browser extension" to be able to take over the settings of internet applications. Therefore, we highly recommend checking and removing the extension that is closely related to IIcoConverter 2.2. If it is not present, look for and delete any suspicious browser extension.
Remove the IIcoConverter 2.2 Extension from Google Chrome
1. Open your Google Chrome browser.
2. Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Find IIcoConverter 2.2 or any relevant entry and remove it from the Google Chrome browser.
Uninstall the IIcoConverter 2.2 Extension from Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Type about:addons in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Choose Extensions from the sidebar menu.
4. Look for an object that pertains to IIcoConverter 2.2 and remove it from the browser.
After deleting the malicious browser extension, it is expected that pop-ups and other troubles will be gone from the internet browser.
Remove IIcoConverter 2.2 from Microsoft Windows and Edge Browser
1. On your keyboard, press Windows Key + R and then, type the appwiz.cpl command.
2. The Program and Features window will open. Arrange the list in a chronological manner, with recently installed applications on top. To do this, click on the 'Installed On' column.
3. Select IIcoConverter 2.2 or a recently installed unwanted entry. Then, click on Uninstall to remove it from the Windows system.
If IIcoConverter 2.2 is still present on the browser and there are still homepage and pop-ups, another option is to remove the adware from the browser settings.
4. Open the Microsoft Edge program.
5. Input edge://extensions/ in the URL bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
6. Look for and Remove or Disable entries for IIcoConverter 2.2 from the Installed Extensions area. Additionally, delete the same object from the Search Providers section by executing the Hijacker Removal Procedure for Edge.
7. Close the window and restart Microsoft Edge.
Step 3 : Scan the computer with Sophos Antivirus
To remove IIcoConverter 2.2 automatically, scanning the computer with this powerful virus and malware removal tool is recommended. This scanner does not just uncover known threats like viruses or malware; it is also effective in discovering adware like IIcoConverter 2.2.
1. Download the Sophos Virus Removal Tool from the link below. Save the file on your computer where you can easily access it.
2. Once the download completes, browse the location of the file. Double-click to run the program and begin the installation process.
3. On the first window of the installation wizard, click Next to continue. Then, it will display the program’s License Agreement. You need to Accept the terms in order to proceed. If Windows prompts for User Account Control, please click Yes to proceed.
4. On succeeding windows, click Next or Continue to carry on with the installation. After completing the installation process, Launch the Sophos Virus Removal Tool.
5. An internet connection is required when running this scanner in order to download important updates. Make sure that everything is up-to-date to effectively remove adware like IIcoConverter 2.2.
6. Click the button to carry out the Scan. This will check the system for the presence of malicious objects, malware, and viruses. The tool reveals items that were found linked to IIcoConverter 2.2 and other suspicious entities. Be sure to remove all identified threats.
The above procedures should have totally eliminated the IIcoConverter 2.2 adware. However, if you find that there are still remnants of the threat, please proceed to the succeeding procedures below.
Step 4 : Scan and Delete Adware with AdwCleaner
In addition to the procedure, we suggest scanning the computer with the AdwCleaner tool. Possibly, there are some traces of IIcoConverter 2.2 on the browser that were not deleted during the preceding steps. This tool will scan the computer and check for the presence of malicious applications as well as invalid browser entries that produce annoying pop-ups.
1. Follow the link below to download the tool called AdwCleaner.
2. When the download has completed, please close all running programs on the computer, especially browsers affected by IIcoConverter 2.2.
3. Browse to the location of the downloaded file and double-click on adwcleaner_Ver.exe to start running the tool. Then, click on the Scan button.
4. AdwCleaner searches the computer for malicious programs, extensions, plug-ins, adware, and any items that may be associated with IIcoConverter 2.2. It will also check for suspicious entries in browser settings.
5. Clean or Remove all suspicious and harmful items identified after the thorough scan.
6. After the cleanup procedure, rebooting the computer is required to finalize the removal of the detected threats.
Check if your internet browser application is no longer being bothered by IIcoConverter 2.2. If the adware still persists, please continue with the steps below to reset internet programs to their default settings.
Optional : Reset Internet Browser Program
Cleaning your internet browser from clutter and unwanted add-on/extension is a must when dealing with IIcoConverter 2.2. The procedure below discusses on resetting various browsers to their default state.
Restore Google Chrome to Default Settings
Resetting Google Chrome to its default settings is helpful in deleting hard-to-remove extensions, such as IIcoConverter 2.2. This method is highly advisable to perform if you have difficulty removing unwanted extensions.
1. Open the Google Chrome internet browser.
2. On the address bar, type chrome://settings/reset and press the Enter key.
3. Click on Reset Settings on the sidebar and choose Restore settings to their original defaults.
4. On the confirmation window, click the Reset settings button to clear all entries for IIcoConverter 2.2.
5. Close the existing tab and restart Google Chrome. That should have removed the IIcoConverter 2.2 extension and associated objects.
Reset Mozilla Firefox to Default
This section describes how to remove unwanted extensions from Firefox that may be related to IIcoConverter 2.2. This process can fix many browser issues by restoring Firefox to factory settings without affecting your essential information (bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and Internet cookies) on the browser. If you desire to remove only a specific extension, please see the manual removal of add-ons from Firefox.
1. Input the string about:support on the Firefox web address and press Enter on the keyboard.
2. You will now see the Troubleshooting Information page of Mozilla Firefox.
3. You will notice a section in the upper-right corner of the screen stating, Give Firefox a tune-up. Click the Refresh Firefox button.
4. If a confirmation window appears, click Refresh Firefox to continue.
5. Firefox browser will close and start the resetting process. When done, it will display a list of restored data. IIcoConverter 2.2 should be gone by now. Click Finish to open a fresh version of Firefox.
Restore Microsoft Edge to Default Settings
1. Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
2. On the address bar, please input edge://settings/reset and press Enter on the keyboard.
3. Once you are on the Reset Settings page, click on Restore settings to their default values.
4. A confirmation window will appear; click on the Reset button to continue.
Your data, like favorites, bookmarks, and history, will remain in the browser. However, this process will delete add-ons by IIcoConverter 2.2 and other unknown objects.
Hello, for the first step, when I go into my control panel and highlight the IicooConverter than click uninstall it says: “You do not have sufficient access to uninstall IIcooCOnveroteR” I’m the admin account on my computer as well and I do not know who this administrator is they are talking about.
I went ahead and did steps 2 and 3 anyways and it got away a bunch of garbage on my computer so I really thank you for that but just the Iicooconverter won’t go away. (I even disabled it with the advent browser but it still won’t go away from the control panel and is still harassing my internet experience.
Looking at Chrome Extension, IIcooCOnveroteR is not active.
If there is any way I am able to uninstall it from the control panel that would be great (or even just know who the administrator is that I would need to contact). My laptop is an Asus and I’m using Windows 8.
Thanks in advance.
About the Control Panel uninstall issue, you must login with account that has Administrative privilege.
Please try this new guide to remove IIcooCOnveroteR from Google Chrome.
IIcoConverter 2.2 has injected code into Chrome browser and User Profile is generally affected. Thus, deleting the current user profile prevents IIcoConverter 2.2 from loading. Proceed with the following steps:
1. Open Google Chrome browser and type chrome://settings/ on the address bar. Alternatively, please navigate to settings page through Customized and control Google Chrome (3 horizontal bar icon on upper left of browser).
2. Go to Users area and click on Delete this user.
3. Next, confirmation will pop-up if you really want to delete the current user. Please click Delete to remove the infected User Profile.
4. Restart Google Chrome to have a new User Profile.
5. Proceed with the removal of malicious files and other items on the computer that is linked to IIcoConverter 2.2.
I tried that and it let me removed it from my control panel but nothing came up when I did the adware scan. When I re-opened Chrome it was still in the extension even though my user account was deleted.
Tyler, please try to install the latest version of Chrome, which is Chrome Beta. This new version was made to address adware cases like this one. You can download the program from official web site.
https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/beta.html
All right, we’re definitely making progress here but and I really appreciate all the help and the speed the help has come but it’s still not quite gone yet.
After installing the chrome beta it Did get removed from my extensions: i.imgur.com/IDDKO6x.png
And when doing the adware scan again it comes up with nothing: i.imgur.com/IFDMMtC.png (Assuming the pending screen never goes away if there are no errors, stayed like that for over 10 minutes)
Then for the Avast Browser cleaner, It erased the IIcoConveter 2.2 and says there are no problems with any of my browsers: i.imgur.com/AbwOM5h.png
Chrome subtab in Avast: i.imgur.com/IfpRhqy.png
IE subtab in Avast (even though I do not use it: i.imgur.com/eTnjJgw.png
So it appears to all be gone but it is acting like it’s still there:
The underlined words with the ads: i.imgur.com/F9RX9S2.png
Random windows popping up when I click a link, such as: i.imgur.com/4hMV014.png
Under step 2 for the control panel it says that it can take forum of other things as well so even though I did remove the IIcoConvter 2.2 from the control panel I thought I’d share what mine has in case it’s hiding as something else I’m unaware of.
i.imgur.com/kLbjaVl.png
i.imgur.com/GlectxY.png
i.imgur.com/oj4bBlh.png
i.imgur.com/4bTLO8H.png
i.imgur.com/0V3CnnT.png
Don’t know exactly what everything is and I don’t want to delete something that may be important. Some examples are Passshow, Savesense, ASUSDVD, and PC Speed up.
And also when I uninstall / delete Yume Nikki (a game for RPG Maker that did not work) it says it deleted it but it still stays in the Control Panel, not sure if that means anything. However, that was installed on the 20th of January and the IIcoConvter 2.2 when it was there said it was installed on the 5th of February so I don’t think it could be from that. Nothing else says it was installed on the 5th of February as well and I’m not sure if it could install itself days after you installed the initial program it came from?
Thanks again for the all the help.
Obviously, you need to uninstall the following adware:
Any Video Converter
PassShow
Savesense
PC Speed Up
Xvid Video Codec
Run another scan after uninstalling these potentially unwanted programs.
It seems to all be working now, I really appreciate the help. Have a great day.