Simple Media Converter installs on your PC along with free software. This method is called "bundled installation". Freeware offers you to install additional module (Simple Media Converter). Then if you fail to decline the offer it starts hidden installation. Simple Media Converter copies its file(s) to your hard disk. Its typical file name is simplemediaconverter.dll. Sometimes it creates new startup key with name Simple Media Converter and value simplemediaconverter.dll. You can also find it in your processes list with name simplemediaconverter.dll or Simple Media Converter. Also, it can create folder with name Simple Media Converter under C:\Program Files\ or C:\ProgramData. After installation Simple Media Converter starts displaying ads, pop-ups, banners on your PC or in browsers. It is recommended to remove Simple Media Converter immediately.
Simple Media Converter is usually bundled with some other free ad-supported software products and is being installed by default, when the user accepts the EULA, while performing an express/quick or recommended installation of that software bundle. The possible distribution of Simple Media Converter varies, but is not limited to – installing third-party toolbars, free software products, video editing software, codecs, downloading e-mail attachments, clicking on not safe ads or banners etc. The main goal of Simple Media Converter is to generate as much web traffic as possible, that could easily be monetized via one of the many online marketing platforms. Please note, that the creators of that or similar adware collect private information from your computer, that might be used to track your browsing habits, IP addresses, Bookmarks, Usernames, Passwords and even financial information, however often they collect much more than just that. That’s why this infection should not be left unattended, and needs to be terminated immediately, as it presents a serious threat to your online, personal and financial safety.
