Freecorder extension
What is Freecorder extension?
Freecorder extension is a bundled toolbar with various versions of the Freecode applciation.
What the toolbar does:
- Change of the default search engine, including the Browser's built-in search box, and address bar.
- Change of the default Home Page and/or New Tabs, and protect your search settings.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.
Overview
It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. In the Google Chrome browser, it will add an extension. The main program executable is DefSearchService.exe. A vast majority of those who have this installed end up removing it just after a couple weeks. The software installer includes 15 files and is usually about 2.18 MB (2,290,136 bytes). updater.js is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released.
- Loads into the web browser
- Installed as part of a co-bundle
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Freecorder extension has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: freecorder.com
URL: freecorder.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\freecorder extension
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Freecorder extension\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 2.18 MB
Files installed by Freecorder extension
Program executable: | DefSearchService.exe |
Path: | C:\Program Files\freecorder extension\DefSearchService.exe |
MD5: | 08bf2bb59ab6f453c3ed7653d63a5151 |
Additional files:
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ScriptHost.dll (by freecorder.com) - Add-ons Framework (ScriptHost)
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RegistryHelper.dll - Internet Explorer Toolbar (Internet Explorer Fasttabs Add-on)
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AddonsFramework.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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ButtonSite.dll - ButtonSite
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PropertySync.exe - PropertySync
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PropertySyncPS.dll (by Besttoolbars)
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DefSearchService.exe
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Freecorder.crx
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jquery-1.6.2.min.js
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json2.min.js
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uninstall.exe
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UninstallChromeToolbar.exe
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UninstallFirefoxToolbar.exe
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updater.js
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updaterWrapper.js
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- ScriptHost.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Freecorder extension' with the class of {B15BBE59-42F5-4206-B3F0-BE98F5DC4B93}.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
PropertySync.exe |
Memory: | 9.85 MB | |
Total CPU: | 0.0009344171% | |
Kernel CPU: | 0.00040470% | |
User CPU: | 0.00052972% | |
How do I remove Freecorder extension?
You can uninstall Freecorder extension from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Freecorder extension, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Freecorder extension.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Freecorder extension you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 68%
Keep it 32%
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GLOBAL RANK
#25,247
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
73.33% |
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Windows Vista |
13.33% |
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Windows XP |
8.15% |
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Windows 10 |
5.19% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
43.70% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.30% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.85% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
8.15% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.15% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
2.96% |
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Geography
50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
50.00% |
United Kingdom |
7.06% |
Australia |
2.94% |
Israel |
2.94% |
Netherlands |
2.94% |
France |
2.35% |
Canada |
2.35% |
Belgium |
1.76% |
Italy |
1.76% |
Hungary |
1.76% |
Hong Kong |
1.18% |
TN |
1.18% |
Brazil |
1.18% |
Mexico |
1.18% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
25.88% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
24.71% |
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Acer |
24.71% |
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ASUS |
7.06% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.71% |
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Toshiba |
4.71% |
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Samsung |
2.35% |
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Intel |
2.35% |
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Sony |
1.18% |
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Lenovo |
1.18% |
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American Megatrends |
1.18% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
1.94% |
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Dell Dell System XPS 15... |
1.94% |
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Acer Aspire 7741 |
1.94% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
1.94% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
1.94% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
1.94% |
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About (from Applian Technologies Inc.)
Applian Technologies (pronounced uh-ply-uhn) develops and provides world-class affordable streaming media recording software to the Windows user.
Publisher URL: applian.com