How to remove RecordCharacter (Mac)

What is RecordCharacter

RecordCharacter is a type of adware that primarily targets macOS systems, generating intrusive advertisements that can significantly disrupt the user experience. This malicious software can manifest in various forms, including pop-ups, banners, and misleading promotions, often leading users to questionable websites. Beyond merely displaying ads, RecordCharacter has the potential to collect sensitive data, such as browsing history and personal information, which may be sold to third parties. Users often install this unwanted software unknowingly when they opt for free software or fail to deselect bundled applications during installation. The presence of RecordCharacter can slow down system performance and create security vulnerabilities, making it essential for users to take immediate action for removal. Employing reputable antivirus tools, such as Combo Cleaner, is strongly recommended for effective eradication and prevention of future infections.

How RecordCharacter infects Mac computers

RecordCharacter typically infects Macs through deceptive methods that often exploit user behavior during software installation. Many users inadvertently install this adware by accepting bundled software during the installation of free applications, failing to carefully review the “Advanced” or “Custom” settings that disclose optional components. Additionally, RecordCharacter can be introduced via misleading advertisements, fake pop-up alerts, or dubious software updates that entice users to download potentially harmful content. Once installed, it integrates into the system and begins to generate intrusive advertisements while collecting browsing data and personal information, compromising user privacy. Its stealthy nature makes it particularly challenging to detect and remove, highlighting the importance of vigilance during software installations and maintaining robust security measures on one’s Mac. To mitigate the risk of infection, users should only download software from reputable sources and remain cautious of unsolicited prompts and ads.

1. Download RecordCharacter Removal Tool
2. Remove RecordCharacter from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall RecordCharacter from Applications
4. Remove RecordCharacter from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove RecordCharacter files and folders
7. Block RecordCharacter ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like RecordCharacter

Remove RecordCharacter manually for free

Note: RecordCharacter sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “RecordCharacter” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: RecordCharacter won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose RecordCharacter in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full RecordCharacter removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of RecordCharacter installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove RecordCharacter from Applications

Remove RecordCharacter from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. RecordCharacter might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall RecordCharacter or RecordCharacter Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag RecordCharacter from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall RecordCharacter

If you can’t uninstall RecordCharacter using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of RecordCharacter. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag RecordCharacter from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with RecordCharacter.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove RecordCharacter add-on from your browsers

Removing RecordCharacter from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the RecordCharacter extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find RecordCharacter extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find RecordCharacter extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose RecordCharacter extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish RecordCharacter removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of RecordCharacter


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.RecordCharacter.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.RecordCharacter.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.RecordCharacter.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.RecordCharacter.system.plist


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