Robotcaptcha2.info: what it is and how to remove it
Robotcaptcha2.info is a redirect and push notification virus that targets users who are less attentive during the installation process of the freeware. The campaign is usually associated with adware - a potentially unwanted application that is designed to monitor users' online behavior, redirect them to affiliated sites and display sponsored content on Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or another browser.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Robotcaptcha2.info: summary
| Distribution | Software bundles, third-party sites, ads |
|---|---|
| Name | Robotcaptcha2.info |
| Type | Push notification virus |
| Category | Adware |
| Symptoms | Intrusive ads appearing directly on the desktop, redirects to suspicious sites, slow operation of the browser, etc. |
| Risk factors | Loss of money, malware intrusion, installation of potentially unwanted programs, personal details disclosure to unknown parties |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Alternative method | You can uninstall the unwanted application manually by following our guide below |
|---|---|
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
| Evidence | 5 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Imitates | A human-verification check |
| Domains | robotcaptcha2[.]info |
| First seen | 10 July 2019 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
What the Robotcaptcha2.info pop-up looks like
Click Allow to confirm that you are not a robot!
Is the Robotcaptcha2.info check real?
- Address:
robotcaptcha2[.]info
What the Robotcaptcha2.info scammers want
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Robotcaptcha2.info is a push notification virus that inserts intrusive links and adverts directly into the desktop
Robotcaptcha2.info is a redirect and push notification virus that targets users who are less attentive during the installation process of the freeware.
The campaign is usually associated with adware - a potentially unwanted application that is designed to monitor users' online behavior, redirect them to affiliated sites and display sponsored content on Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or another browser.
Ad-supported software does not only displays ads that relate to trustworthy affiliates but also phishing, scam, and sites like Robotcaptcha2.info. Once users land on the site, they are asked to allow the notifications to be shown to enable the alleged underlying content. As soon as the permission is granted, users will be faced with Robotcaptcha2.info ads, pop-ups that spawn directly on the screen and other activities.
However, push notification viruses are simply domains on the internet, so if you landed on one that does not necessarily mean that adware is involved. If that's the case, Robotcaptcha2.info removal can be performed by resetting the browser or denying notifications from a particular site via the browser settings.
Upon arrival to the site, Robotcaptcha2 will display the following notification, but no background content which in reality does not even exist:
As evident, this is a scam and a clever way to pursue users to allow Robotcaptcha2.info notifications to be shown.
The purpose of Robotcaptcha2 is to display you ads which, once clicked, generate revenue for the third-parties. However, this activity is not always too safe, as adware developers do not check the content they might be linking you to, so they take no responsibility for any misconduct, such as malware infection, sensitive data disclosure, and similar.
Robotcaptcha2.info virus might lead you to phishing, spoofing, or technical support scam sites. Due to lack of experience, a lot of people fall for social engineering tricks used by cybercriminals and allow them to control their machines remotely, disclose credit card or other details, or enter a website where malware is downloaded and installed automatically.
Therefore, seemingly insignificant adware infection that leads you to Robotcaptcha2.info might end up damaging your computer system by altering it or installing more serious threats. In the worst-case scenario, the exposed sensitive data might be used to commit fraud, identity theft, and corrupt credit score.
Therefore, never click on any content that comes from unknown sources or sites you got redirected to. Simply close down your browser and remove Robotcaptcha2 from your computer with or another security software. Another way to stop the intrusive content is by uninstalling the adware app manually, although its detection might sometimes be complicated.
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Do not install allegedly useful apps without finding out more about them
There are three ways adware can get installed on the host machine:
Software bundling, being the most prevalent adware distribution method, should be paid attention to the most. Many free software distribution sites often use an installation executable that is induced with optional components. To avoid them, simply decline all the deals or offers on the way, and always opt for Advanced/Custom installation settings rather than the Recommended/Quick ones.
The "voluntary" installs can be prevented by researching the application beforehand. For example, if you are looking for software that can convert your files from PDF to a text document, do not just download whatever comes your way. Read some reviews and forum posts - they often hind about the dodgy nature of the app.
Finally, do not download any type of software that is suggested on the scam sites - these often claim malware infections and then push PUPs like fake system optimizers or rogue anti-spyware.
All in all, it all comes down to being attentive while browsing the internet and using adequate security tools to prevent the intrusion of potentially unwanted programs and malware.
- Comes bundled together with free software from third-party sites
- Is installed intentionally without users realizing its true purpose
- Attractive or scam ads/pop-ups on the internet
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Robotcaptcha2.info ads and redirects can be stopped - here's how to do it
There are two ways you can remove Robotcaptcha2.info virus from your machine.
You need to either terminate the adware that is linking you to the malicious site or prevent notifications from being shown via the browser settings. It all depends on whether your machine is infected with adware.
However, if you suspect or know which program might be ad-supported, you can also perform Robotcaptcha2 removal manually - check out the details below.
If your computer is not infected, however, you can simply stop notifications from being shown from a particular website. To do that, follow these steps:
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and select Menu
- Pick Settings
- Go to Advanced > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Notifications
- Under Allow, you should be able to see Robotcaptcha2.info entry
- Click on More Actions and then select Block
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Mozilla Firefox
- Start up Firefox and click on the Menu
- Select Options
- Go to Privacy & Security and then pick Notifications
- Choose Settings to locate Robotcaptcha2.info
- Next to it, click on the drop-down menu and pick Block
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
Safari
- Go to Safari and then click on Preferences
- Select Notifications
- Locate Robotcaptcha2.info and pick Deny
From our report of Jul 2019 · not reviewed since
MS Edge
- Go to More > Settings
- Select View advanced settings
- Find Robotcaptcha2.info and turn off notifications
What to do if you ran the Robotcaptcha2.info command
Whether you ran the command decides everything else, so the first step checks that.
Step 1: Check whether the pasted command ran
The fake check asked you to press Windows + R, paste and press Enter. Open the same box and look at its drop-down history: a
powershell,mshtaor curl line you did not type yourself is the command Robotcaptcha2.info gave.Once run, it fetches malware within seconds, so take the PC offline and follow all the remaining steps. If the history is empty or harmless, nothing was started on the Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 2: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
A scan finds the parts of Robotcaptcha2.info that the manual steps cannot see. In Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, start a Full scan and quarantine what it reports.
Follow it with Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) > Scan now, which restarts the PC and checks the disk while Windows and the malware are not running.
It takes about 15 minutes and works the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10. If either scan finds something, run the full scan again after removal until it comes back clean.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 3: Change passwords from another device and sign out other sessions
Robotcaptcha2.info can copy saved passwords, cookies and session tokens and send them out in seconds, so cleaning the PC does not undo the theft.
Change your passwords on a device that was never infected, starting with the e-mail account, since every other reset goes through it. On each account, end all other sessions and check the recovery e-mail, phone number and forwarding rules.
Then turn on two-step verification. Sign in on the Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC again only after the offline scan is clean.
Full procedure with screenshots: Turn on two-step verification / secure a hacked account
Step 4: Delete scheduled tasks that bring it back
Programs like Robotcaptcha2.info add a scheduled task so they return after an uninstall or reopen a page at every sign-in. Start Task Scheduler, open Task Scheduler Library and sort by Last Run Time to see what ran recently.
On the Actions tab, a program in a user folder, a script or a web address is a warning sign; right-click such a task and choose Delete.
Tasks with names copying Google, Edge or Windows updaters but pointing to an odd folder are typical. The tool looks the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Task Scheduler Library, the task selected, the Actions tab shows the file it runs. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove what malware leaves behind in Windows
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Uninstall from Windows
You should perform these steps on Windows OS if adware is installed on your computer:
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.
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.
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.
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)
To reset all the settings on Mozilla Firefox that adware might have altered, please follow these instructions:
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.
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.
Delete from macOS
macOS users should follows the following instructions to remove Robotcaptcha2.info fully:
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.
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices.
Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings.
Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact - you can set this process to be performed automatically.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use for the data restoration process.
Questions about Robotcaptcha2.info
I only saw the robotcaptcha2[.]info CAPTCHA and closed it. Is that safe?
Yes. The page on robotcaptcha2[.]info copies a command to your clipboard, but a clipboard does nothing on its own. Unless you opened the Run box, PowerShell or Terminal and pasted it, nothing ran.
To be tidy, copy some harmless text so the command is no longer on the clipboard, and if clipboard history is on, delete the entry with Win+V. Then think about how you reached the page:
- a hacked site
- an ad
- a link in a message
If notifications from strange sites keep opening pages like it, remove them in the browser settings.
Was robotcaptcha2[.]info hacked, or is it a scam site?
Both happen. Many ClickFix pages are injected into legitimate websites whose software was not updated, so a site you know can suddenly show a fake check. Others sit on throwaway domains reached through ads or links in messages.
For you the answer is the same: do not follow the instructions on robotcaptcha2[.]info, and if you already did, clean the PC and change passwords. If the site belongs to a business you trust, let them know through a contact form; they may not realise their pages have been tampered with.
Does a human-verification check know about Robotcaptcha2.info?
Large brands such as a human-verification check are aware that scammers copy their names and logos, and most have pages where you can report such abuse. They do not run these pages and do not profit from the warnings themselves.
Sometimes an affiliate of an antivirus vendor sends traffic through fake alerts, which breaks the vendor's rules and gets the affiliate banned when reported. If you want to help, report the page address to the brand's security team and to your browser through its report option.
Why does my browser keep opening robotcaptcha2[.]info?
Because something sends you there. The usual causes are a notification permission you gave to some site, an adware extension, or a site you visit often that shows redirect ads. The site itself cannot open on its own.
Remove unknown sites from the notification settings, check the extensions list, and do not restore the previous session when the browser starts. If the page appears even with the browser closed, look in Installed apps for programs you did not install. Running a scan with Windows Security afterwards confirms that nothing else is involved.
Why does Robotcaptcha2.info use the a human-verification check design?
Because people see real a human-verification check checks every day and click through them without thinking. The attackers copy the familiar box, the colours and the wording, then add a few extra steps that look like part of the routine.
The trust in the real service is what makes the trick work. That is also why the page appears on ordinary websites: a hacked site with a familiar check feels safe. The extra keyboard steps are the only reliable sign, and they are always fake.
How did Robotcaptcha2.info find me?
It did not target you personally. Pages like this buy traffic from shady ad networks and from hacked sites, and they show A fake CAPTCHA on robotcaptcha2[.]info that asks you to paste a command to whoever is redirected to them.
Mistyped addresses, streaming and download sites, and earlier clicks on Allow for notifications are the most common entry points. Nothing about your PC was scanned or known in advance. Once you remove the trigger in the browser, the page has no way to reach you again unless you meet a similar ad.
Is my phone affected by Robotcaptcha2.info?
Not through the PC. A scam page in a Windows browser cannot reach a phone, even if both use the same account. The sign reported, A fake CAPTCHA on robotcaptcha2[.]info that asks you to paste a command, happened in a browser on the PC.
Phones can meet similar pages on their own, usually through ads or notifications, and the fix there is the same idea: remove notification permissions and unknown apps. If you used the phone to call a number shown on the page, follow the steps for callers in this guide.
The page will not close. What can I do?
Press Esc to leave full-screen mode, then close the tab. If the browser is frozen, open Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, select the browser and click End task. When you restart the browser, do not restore tabs.
If the page loads again on start, open a new window and close the old one, then remove the page from the browser's startup settings. Restarting the PC also works. Nothing was installed by the page, so closing it by force is safe and loses nothing.
Can Robotcaptcha2.info harm my PC just by being open?
No. A web page runs inside the browser's sandbox and cannot install programs, read your files or change Windows settings on its own. Robotcaptcha2.info can only make noise, fill the screen and try to persuade you. The risk begins when you follow it:
- calling the number
- paying
- downloading a file
- pasting a command
Close the page, and if it frightened you into doing one of those, follow the matching steps in this guide. Otherwise, nothing on the PC needs cleaning or repairing.
Will Fortect remove Robotcaptcha2.info?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Robotcaptcha2.info, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- 2-spyware: What is adware? In depth analysis and removal guides (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft: Protect yourself from tech support scams (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to spot, avoid and report tech support scams (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 6, 2026)