SimpleMediaConverter

SimpleMediaConverter is a media converter that is promoted on simplemediaconverter.com. It says on its official website that it will enable users to convert audio and video files in one click. The program itself supports a variety of formats, including .mp3, .wma, .wav, .m4a, .amr, .ogg, .flac, and .mp2, and it will allow you to manage your files easily. It seems that SimpleMediaConverter does what it promises to do, i.e. to convert various files; however, specialists working at pcthreat.com still classify this software as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). If you want to find out why it is so, you should read through this article. We will also explain you how to remove this program if you decide that you do not want to keep it installed anymore.

First of all, our specialists have noticed that SimpleMediaConverter might travel bundled with other programs. In other words, you might detect this program on your system even if you do not download it yourself. Secondly, the free version of this program is ad-supported, which means that you might start seeing advertisements on your screen after you install it. According to our researchers, you might see pop-ups, pop-unders, and in-text ads on your screen. These ads usually appear in the form of “shopping results.” It is not advisable to click on the ads because they might take you to untrustworthy places on the web. In fact, we have to emphasize that the full version of SimpleMediaConverter will not generate and display advertisements; it costs $5.99. We believe that there are much better conversion tools available, but it is, of course, up to you whether to invest in SimpleMediaConverter or not.

We also have to mention that this potentially unwanted application can record information about users. It is likely that it is mainly interested in non-personally identifiable information; however, our specialists say that there is also a possibility that it collects personal details too. We do not think that programs which are interested in users’ personal information can be called “reliable”, so we suggest deleting SimpleMediaConverter and installing another application. We recommend that you always read the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy of any new program you are going to install in the future. It would be also smart to install a security tool; it will not let you install untrustworthy software on your computer.

If you do not want to keep SimpleMediaConverter for any reasons, you can remove this program in a rather easy way. Our researchers have noticed that this program can be erased via Control Panel. In other words, you will be able to eliminate this application yourself. If you have never tried removing any programs, you should use our manual removal instructions. Another way to get rid of SimpleMediaConverter and other undesirable programs is to scan the system with a trustworthy antimalware scanner. We understand that it is not so easy to decide which tool to install, so we recommend investing in SpyHunter. You will never regret spending money on this tool because it acts as it promises.

How to delete SimpleMediaConverter

Windows XP

1. Click on the Start button to open the menu and select Control Panel.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select the unwanted application.
4. Click Remove.

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select Control Panel.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on SimpleMediaConverter.
5. Click Uninstall.

Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10

1. Tap the Windows key + R simultaneously.
2. Enter Control Panel and click OK.
3. Click Uninstall a program.
4. Right-click on the undesirable program.
5. Click Uninstall.