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I made the mistake of installing Freerecorder, now I can't get rid of it. After uninstalling the icon is still there, it's ads still appear. How do I nuke??

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FredMcD replied 12 lat temu
Starbellykeith
Starbellykeith

I previously installed Ad block plus BTW.

For instance when I log into Yahoo e-mail the first couple of lines are an empty box (thank you, Ad block!) but still has a "ads by Freerecorder" line. Until I figured out how to turn off the "feature" Freerecorder would open a new window almost every time I clicked on a link so both the desired link and an ad would open in separate windows. I uninstalled not only Freerecorder but Firefox a well and re-installed Firefox but *not* Freerecorder but it still happens as if Freerecorder has a cookoo in the Firefox folder. The Freerecorder icon also appears in the upper right, next to the "home" button, if clicked it goes to a page trying to sell me, you guessed it, Freerecorder.

Let me know if it would help to somehow post screen captures.

I previously installed Ad block plus BTW. For instance when I log into Yahoo e-mail the first couple of lines are an empty box (thank you, Ad block!) but still has a "ads by Freerecorder" line. Until I figured out how to turn off the "feature" Freerecorder would open a new window almost every time I clicked on a link so both the desired link and an ad would open in separate windows. I uninstalled not only Freerecorder but Firefox a well and re-installed Firefox but *not* Freerecorder but it still happens as if Freerecorder has a cookoo in the Firefox folder. The Freerecorder icon also appears in the upper right, next to the "home" button, if clicked it goes to a page trying to sell me, you guessed it, Freerecorder. Let me know if it would help to somehow post screen captures.

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Diego Victor
Diego Victor

Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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FredMcD
FredMcD

Windows > Programs > Uninstall Programs. Some programs will create files / programs as the add-on is being installed.

Starbellykeith
Starbellykeith Zadający pytanie

I should have been more clear with " I uninstalled not only Freerecorder but Firefox as well and re-installed Firefox ".

Program and even folder are no longer evident through explorer but still "ghost around" for lack of a better word.

Starbellykeith
Starbellykeith Zadający pytanie

The original question stated I already did and the issue is it left a trace.

FredMcD
FredMcD

Did you run any of the anti-mal-ware programs?. You should run two or three of them. One can pick up something that another may miss.