Remove redirects caused by convert2mp3.net

What is convert2mp3[.]net?

The convert2mp3[.]net website offers an online video conversion service. It allows users to download and convert videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, and Clipfish in MP3, MP4, and other formats.

Be aware, however, that this service is illegal. Additionally, convert2mp3[.]net is used to promote potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), contains rogue ads, and (if allowed) displays push notifications.

When opened, convert2mp3[.]net demands permission to show notifications. If granted, the site starts to show various unwanted notifications and advertisements. If clicked, these open other dubious websites that might be used to promote unwanted or malicious applications.

Furthermore, convert2mp3[.]net opens untrustworthy websites that trick people into downloading unwanted apps. These web pages display fake virus alerts stating that visitors' computers are infected with viruses and encourage them to download an app to remove the detected threats. Do not download or install apps that are advertised on sites of this type.

Other web pages opened by convert2mp3[.]net might be used to advertise various browser hijackers, adware-type apps, and so on. Browser hijackers gather information relating to users' browsing habits and promote fake search engines by changing browser settings.

Adware-type apps deliver intrusive advertisements that, if clicked, open untrustworthy web pages (including those that display fake virus alerts) or execute scripts that cause download/installation of other PUAs.

To avoid unwanted installations, redirects to potentially malicious pages, problems with browsing safety, privacy, and so on, do not use services provided by convert2mp3[.]net.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by convert2mp3.net
Threat Type	Push notifications ads, Unwanted ads, Pop-up ads
Observed Domains	cdl70.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl56.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl17.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl15.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl24.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl43.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl45.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl46.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl19.convert2mp3[.]net, cdl14.convert2mp3[.]net
Serving IP Address (convert2mp3[.]net)	104.25.72.103
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution Methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications (adware)
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections, unwanted notifications.
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convert2mp3[.]net is similar to onlinevideoconverter[.]com, ytmp3[.]cc, savefrom[.]net and many other websites of this type. Typically, these sites use rogue advertising networks, open dubious pages, cause unwanted redirects, and ask visitors' permission to show notifications. It is not safe to visit or use these websites.

How did adware install on my computer?

Most people cause unwanted downloads/installations unintentionally when they click untrustworthy (intrusive) ads or when software developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". In this way, people download/install unwanted apps together with other, regular software.

To trick users, developers do not disclose information about these bundled apps and hide it in "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual" or other similar sections of download or installation set-ups. People who download and install programs without checking the settings often cause inadvertent download and installation of PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download software from official, trustworthy websites. Avoid using third party software downloaders/installers, torrent clients, eMule (and other Peer-to-Peer networks), unofficial pages and other similar sources. Furthermore, install software properly: analyze each setup and check settings such as "Advanced", "Custom" and so on.

Opt-out of offers to download or install PUAs and only then finish the download/installation. Note that intrusive ads usually may seem legitimate, however, if clicked, they often redirect to untrustworthy websites. Typically, these ads are displayed on web pages relating to gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on.

If you encounter unwanted redirects, or intrusive ads appear on any opened site, check your browser for unwanted entries (installed unwanted extensions, plug-ins, add-ons, etc.) and remove them immediately. All unknown (suspicious) programs that are installed on the operating system should also be removed.

If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

Pop-up ad on convert2mp3[.]net:

convert2mp3[.]net opens a web page that promotes a dubious application (ConvertoPDF):

Appearance of convert2mp3[.]net website (GIF):

IMPORTANT NOTE! This deceptive site asks to enable web browser notifications.

Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:

Google Chrome (PC):

• Click the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Settings", scroll down to the bottom and click "Advanced"
• Scroll down to the "Privacy and security" section, select "Content settings" and then "Notifications"
• Click three dots on the right hand side of each suspicious URL and click "Block" or "Remove" (if you click "Remove" and visit the malicious site once more, it will ask to enable notifications again)

Google Chrome (Android):

• Click on the Menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the screen and click "Settings"
• Scroll down, click on "Site settings" and then "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs and click on them one-by-one
• Select "Notifications" in the "Permissions" section and set the toggle button to "OFF"

Mozilla Firefox:

• Click the Menu button (three bars) on the right upper corner of the screen
• Select "Options" and click on "Privacy & Security" in the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen
• Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click the "Settings" button next to "Notifications"
• In the opened window, locate all suspicious URLs, click the drop-down menu and select "Block"

Internet Explorer:

• Click the Gear button on the right upper corner of the IE window
• Select "Internet options"
• Select the "Privacy" tab and click "Settings" under "Pop-up Blocker" section
• Select suspicious URLs under and remove them one by one by clicking the "Remove" button

Microsoft Edge:

• Click the menu button (three dots) on the right upper corner of the Edge window
• Scroll down, find and click "Settings"
• Scroll down again and click "View advanced settings"
• Click "Manage" under "Website permissions"
• Click the switch under each suspicious website

Safari (Mac):

• Click "Safari" button on the left upper corner of the screen and select "Preferences..."
• Select the "Websites" tab and then select "Notifications" section on the left pane
• Check for suspicious URLs and apply the "Deny" option for each

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Quick menu:

• What is convert2mp3[.]net?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes convert2mp3[.]net redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by convert2mp3.net, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by convert2mp3.net, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by convert2mp3.net removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by convert2mp3.net, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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