Should I remove RecordChecker?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
71% remove it29% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0004%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 69.59 days
1001.89 days >
Average installed length: 526.41 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.6.17 |
62.50% |
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2.5.94 |
37.50% |
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RecordChecker
from GenTechnologies Apps, LLC
What is RecordChecker?
From the publisher: "Record Checker works by installing a browser extension in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome. In order to keep Record Checker free, we've partnered with high-quality ad providers and you may see additional ads when Record Checker is installed. We do not allow any really annoying ads, sexual content, or intrusive media; we've only partnered with high-quality ad providers to deliver the best user experience possible, while also trying to help with some of our costs to keep Record Checker free.
In some cases, we may display product offers during your installation process. Of course, you will have the ability to accept or pass on these offers. We try our very best to make sure any product offering follows best practices and actually provides something of value to you. These offers make it more efficient to search the web by providing you with multiple places to search from (an additional search field, your home page or via opening a new browser tab). Included with these toolbars are typically widgets that provide new ways to access your favorite websites, social networking platforms and news sources. They also may offer general utility widgets like getting real-time weather data and streaming your radio station of choice."
About (from GenTechnologies Apps)
Record Checker is a free application that allows you search the public records of people you know or view those with dirty records around a given location.
In addition, the Plugin may be bundled with, or require the installation of open source software and other third-party software, such as but not limited sear... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
- May modify the web browser's home page
- Many experts agree, if you don't use it you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in RecordChecker.
common.dll (453590ee87815092b8d5e0a666b0ae81) has been flagged by the following 2 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0183 |
Adware.Plugin.36 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8396 |
a variant of Win32/ExFriendAlert.B |
RecordChecker has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Help link: www.recordcheckerapp.com/about.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\recordchecker
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\RecordChecker\uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 1.15 MB
Files installed by RecordChecker
Program module: | common.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | RecordChecker |
Path: | C:\Program Files\recordchecker\IE\common.dll |
MD5: | 453590ee87815092b8d5e0a666b0ae81 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- common.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'RecordChecker' with the class of {44ed99e2-16a6-4b89-80d6-5b21cf42e78b}.
How do I remove RecordChecker?
You can uninstall RecordChecker 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 RecordChecker, 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 RecordChecker.
- 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 RecordChecker 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) 75%
Win XP 13%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 71%
Keep it 29%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
526.41
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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Windows Vista |
12.50% |
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Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Starter |
12.50% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
12.50% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
42.86% |
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Dell |
28.57% |
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Apple |
14.29% |
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ASUS |
14.29% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
14.29% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
14.29% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
14.29% |
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Dell Inspiron 570 |
14.29% |
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Dell Inspiron 1010 |
14.29% |
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ASUSTeK K54C |
14.29% |
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