Uninstall RecipeFox from Firefox

Displayed publisher: RecipeFox
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\RecipeFox
Program executable: RecipeFox.exe
Path: C:\Program Files\RecipeFox\RecipeFox.exe
Addition Files (Malware Detected)
(Malware detected) RecipeFox.dll
Adware.Win64.RecipeFox.CA by Endgame
Variant of Win32/AdWare.RecipeFox.B by ThreatHive
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Info About RecipeFox

 

RecipeFox operates as an adware which is especially designed for earning profit via pay-per-click income. This adware application tends to enter the targeted Windows alongside with freeware applications and then starts displaying intrusive ads onto the web browsers installed on user’s machine. The suspicious adware program has earned quite a notorious reputation over the Internet for its products which belongs to be PUP. However, it is not surprising that after RecipeFox fortifies itself on the computer, you might get redirected to multiple questionable domains.

Besides, this adware threat also employs tracking cookies in order to spy on users online activities and capture personally non-identifiable data, such as visited websites, time spent on them, entered search entries, browsing history and similar information about its users. These data is misused by cyber crooks for customizing RecipeFox. If these advertisements have become a hindrance, then you might need to scan your system immediately. Although, you might have accidentally installed this PUP along with freeware apps and shareware. In such circumstances, cleaning the computer with a reputable anti-spyware application might be a better decision for you.

Annoyances Caused By RecipeFox

As soon as the threat infiltrates your system, it immediately infects the popular Internet browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, MS Edge, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and others. Typically, RecipeFox leaves its add-ons or extensions on each of the web browsers installed on your computer and starts manipulating them. First of all, it will fulfill your system screen with various commercial content and unwanted ads. Due to the presence of this adware, you cannot only notice the appearance of third party ads that informs you about sales and discounts, but also displays you the adverts that recommend you to update some specific programs or fill online survey forms.

Secondly, you will notice that all these third party ads are trying to divert you to phishing or even unreliable sites. Likewise, browser redirect issues caused by RecipeFox might have more troublesome effects onto your computer. The advertisements may also offer you to download malicious or rogue softwares. In addition to that, slow system performance can also be noticed while having this threat on the system. Its related components tend to run in the PC’s background and consume system resources. Therefore, you should remove RecipeFox from your infected machine as early as possible.

How to Uninstall RecipeFox from Compromised System

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from RecipeFox

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

 

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall RecipeFox from Control Panel

  • Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl
  • appwiz

  • Now Press on OK
  • This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for RecipeFox or any other Suspicious program
  • once found, Uninstall RecipeFox ASAP
  • Step:4 How to Remove RecipeFox from Startup Items

  • To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R
  • Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out
  • Misconfig 1

     

     

  • In the Startup area, look for any suspicious RecipeFox entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers
  • (This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)
  • Step:5 How to Remove RecipeFox from Localhost Files

  • Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File
  • notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts
  • Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen
  • hosts_opt-1

  • this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked
  • Steps 6: How to Remove RecipeFox and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

    How to Remove RecipeFox from IE

    Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons
    IE Extension 1

    In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the RecipeFox extensions which is to be deleted

    IE toolbar and extensions

  • Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.
  • Press Tool button and Select Internet Option
  • Internet-options

  • This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.
  • IE-block-pop-ups

     

    How to Uninstall RecipeFox from Google Chrome

  • Google Chrome is to be Opened
  • Now Click on menu present at the top right corner
  • Choose Tools >> Extensions
  • Select RecipeFox related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove RecipeFox
  • chrome-extensions 2

  • Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.
  • Chrome-not-allow-pop-ups

    How to Block RecipeFox on Mozilla FF

  • Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select RecipeFox or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button
  • Mozilla Addon 1

  • In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to RecipeFox.
  • Mozilla Addon 2

  • Now Click on Remove to delete RecipeFox permanently
    Firefox-block-pop-ups
  • Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab
  • How to Get Rid of RecipeFox on Edge on Win 10

  • First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link
  • Edge-1
  • Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”
  • Edge-2

  • Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button
  • Edge-3

  • In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON
  • Edge4

     

    Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking RecipeFox. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

    btn_free_scan_rc_off

    Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding RecipeFox or its removal process

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