How to remove Freecorder

Freecorder – video downloader with plenty of adware-like qualities

Freecorder is a potentially unwanted program, which has also been labeled as adware by various security researchers. No matter that such programs are not considered malicious (don't even think that they are viruses), they may get inside your computer without your permission asked.

This is implemented via an unfair distribution method known as bundling. Of course, you can download this program from its official website as well, but it seems that this previously mentioned method, which is based on freeware and shareware, is much popular.

Name	Freecorder
Type	Adware, video downloader, potentially unwanted program
Distribution	Software bundles, third-party websites, fake updates
Dangers	Installation of other potentially unwanted programs, personal data disclosure, financial losses
Removal	You can uninstall adware by following our manual guide below or performing a full system scan to eliminate the it automatically
System fix	Adware might sometimes cause havoc on the infected machine. Some of the changes performed by it to the computer might remain after its elimination, resulting in system crashes and similar issues. To fix these problems, use Fortect Intego

If you want to avoid unexpected installation of this software, make sure you check tips that are given in the next paragraph of this article. Besides, Freecorder is closely related to the Delta Search Toolbar, which has been announced on our website some time ago.

Beware that it may also appear on each of your web browsers after downloading this program to your computer manually. After doing so, it may start causing continuous redirections to its affiliate sites, may show you various pop-up ads, or may initiate other unwanted activities.

Besides, you may find out that your homepage and default search engine has also been changed because of Freecorder. According to victims, it can be changed to:

Please, do not ignore such changes because you may be redirected to seriously dangerous websites infected with more serious viruses. If you have just discovered unwanted apps on your computer, you should scan it with updated anti-spyware and remove Freecorder and all suspicious files from your PC system. For that, we highly recommend using SpyHunter Combo Cleaner, followed up by a scan with a tune-up utility Fortect Intego.

Alternatively, Freecorder removal can be performed manually with the help of our guide provided below – just make sure you follow it attentively.

PUP distribution methods involve deception

As we already mentioned, Freecorder can be downloaded from its official or affiliate site. Here, it is presented as a very useful application, which can be used for lots of different activities. However, we have serious doubts about this browser add-on and think that you should stay away from it as far as you can.

Besides, if you decided to install the app on your computer, you should note that you can also agree to install Delta Toolbar and related adware/browser hijackers on your machine as well. In order to avoid that, you should always check every installation window of the software and uncheck pre-checked checkmarks that allow the installation of optional components.

During the installation process of freeware, you might see the following options that are presented to you straight away:

Recommended install

Custom install

Custom or Advanced options should always be chosen if such an offer is provided, as it will allow you to stay in control of what is being installed on your system throughout the procedure.

Besides, it has also been found that Freecorder may start tracking PC users' browsing activity after getting inside the system. It may collect such data as people's search terms, mostly visited websites, PC's IP address, location, and similar details. No matter that such data is considered as personally non-identifiable, we think that you should keep it for yourself.

Freecorder virus removal instructions

If you have just noticed suspicious changes in your default search engine or a homepage, you should remove Freecorder and all other potentially unwanted programs from your computer. Only this way will you be able to get rid of includingdelta-search.com, mixidj.delta-search.com, or other modifications to your browser. Don't forget to either reset your browsers or clean them properly, as explained in the instructions below.

Freecorder removal can also be performed with the help of a powerful anti-malware solution. This option could be more attractive to users who do not wish to waste time cleaning their computers from adware and other PUPs. Besides, this method is more often than not more effective, as it can result in findings of other malicious programs that could be running in the background.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Reset Internet Explorer

Remove dangerous add-ons:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
Pick Manage Add-ons.
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.

Change your homepage if it was altered:

Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
Select Internet Options.
In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
Click Apply and then select OK.

Delete temporary files:

Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
Under Browsing history, click Delete...
Select relevant fields and press Delete.

Reset Internet Explorer:

Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
Select Reset.
In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
Select Add-ons.
In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:

Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:

Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.