Fast Free Converter
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| Popularity Rank: | 15,464 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 102,144 |
| First Seen: | March 5, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
There have been various reports claiming that the Fast Free Converter is causing problems on computers. The Fast Free Converter is marketed as a free Web browser add-on that allows computer users to convert audio and video files easily and conveniently, directly from the Web browser. File format converters, particularly those marketed as Web browser extensions or toolbars, are a common way of distributing PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Because of this, security researchers strongly advise that computer users avoid applications like the Fast Free Converter whenever possible. If the Fast Free Converter does everything the Fast Free Converter says the Fast Free Converter does, it allows computer users to ensure that all audio and video can be converted so that it can be compatible with any device. Although this sounds promising, there are numerous issues with the Fast Free Converter that outweigh any possible benefits derived from using this Web browser plug-in. The Fast Free Converter is installed as a Web browser extension that may allow the Fast Free Converter to monitor your surfing habits.
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Is the Fast Free Converter Unsafe?
It is important to understand that the Fast Free Converter is neither a malware or virus infection. However, this does not mean that the Fast Free Converter is harmless. Programs like the Fast Free Converter are cataloged commonly as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Although this means that many anti-virus or anti-malware programs may not recognize the Fast Free Converter as a problematic application, it also means that the Fast Free Converter may be removed using normal uninstallation methods in the Windows Control Panel. If the Fast Free Converter is installed on your computer, you should uninstall the Fast Free Converter immediately. It is important to note that the Fast Free Converter may expose your computer to more damaging components. Because of this, removal of the Fast Free Converter should be followed with a thorough scan of the infected computer using a reliable anti-malware application.
The Fast Free Converter and Its Distribution Method
The Fast Free Converter is one of the many low quality Web browser add-ons that are being distributed using a fake Flash Player Update website. This website claims that it is necessary to update the PC user's Web browser. In fact, this supposed 'update' is a barrage of Web browser extensions that includes the Fast Free Converter and numerous other low quality PUPs.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Fast Free Converter
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | FastFreeConverter_W3I.exe | deeb96ae231901affe3329d50c448764 | 757 |
| 2. | FastFreeConverter_FastFreeConverter2.exe | 7dc8b7f8d9337693cc05bdcbd01078fe | 697 |
| 3. | FASTfr~1.dll.vir | e8df161ff57b42cd5e142bcec38a387a | 306 |
| 4. | update_ff21[1].exe | 94b26641a780d55097c6b04a015a54e7 | 163 |
| 5. | update_chrome27[1].exe | d37c4dd3443fd8b1f128df58008a1c69 | 154 |
| 6. | updater_update_1.0.4[1].exe | 2a2860ead724e940c337f708797f7130 | 68 |
| 7. | FastFreeConverter.dll | 0d3b8354bd2a861994293043a55f1a36 | 65 |
| 8. | instextensions_4.4[1].exe | 52bdc9af5e456cb446004bd9aceded91 | 34 |
| 9. | FastFreeConverter_Somoto2.exe | 9b6476d87dfedfb3b5a1907e9e89bd32 | 13 |
| 10. | uninstall_plugin.exe | 6d50ced20e655ffd3a8037de4b4e47c1 | 11 |
| 11. | fastfreeconverter_amone2.exe | 6654214c9360528552b90e339a7e6abf | 10 |
| 12. | fastfreeconverter_freefrog_channel_adknowledge_and_filetypehelper.exe | 372d8989fafd53d678fd905a2d433eb7 | 10 |
| 13. | FastFreeConverterUpdt_v5.82.exe | b601928803198a25f189a9fc94bd0621 | 10 |
| 14. | FastFreeConverter_Amone.exe | ee749ddbc8a2d1ba652c960557af072a | 2 |
| 15. | FastFreeConverter_Somoto.exe | a3830f40b121b04397be2b1c6475fc30 | 2 |
| 16. | FastFreeConverterUpdt.exe | 36e6e751876221b6b6dc78863d2783f1 | 2 |
| 17. | FastFreeConverterUpdt_v4.0.exe | e17f04656f5d302d1e318fcb13eb0623 | 1 |
| 18. | FastFreeConverterUpdt_v4.1.exe | e1935924e3fba17920c9908e2ac6d5ea | 1 |
| 19. | FastFreeConverterUpdt_v5.5.exe | e4311e3c36dc9f62d3678fb274ffab79 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
Fast Free Converter may create the following directory or directories:
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Fast Free Converter |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Fast Free Converter |
| %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Fast Free Converter |
URLs
Fast Free Converter may call the following URLs:
| Fast Free Converter |
| FastFreeConverter |
