84,488,480 programs installed

Should I remove RecordChecker?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
71% remove it29% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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

VersionDistribution
2.6.17 62.50%
2.5.94 37.50%

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RecordChecker

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 softwareVersionDetection
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 detailsProgram 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

Program filesFiles installed by RecordChecker

Program module:common.dll (Malware detected)
Name:RecordChecker
Path:C:\Program Files\recordchecker\IE\common.dll
MD5:453590ee87815092b8d5e0a666b0ae81
Additional files:
  • Uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove RecordChecker.
  4. 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
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Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win XP 13%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 71%
Keep it 29%
 
AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
526.41
Days

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 75.00%
Windows Vista 12.50%
Windows XP 12.50%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 12.50%
Windows 7 Starter 12.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.50%
Microsoft Windows XP 12.50%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 42.86%
Dell 28.57%
Apple 14.29%
ASUS 14.29%
Common models
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 14.29%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 14.29%
HP G62 Notebook PC 14.29%
Dell Inspiron 570 14.29%
Dell Inspiron 1010 14.29%
ASUSTeK K54C 14.29%

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