Chrome Software Removal Tool (Hard Reset)

[vanwazltoff]

Any techie that has to deal with non-techies will know how badly someone can mess up their computer and install all the toolbars, extensions, random home pages, search engines, etc. It can be a real mess sometimes. Google made this handy tool to reset the Chrome.

 

This Software Removal Tool can be thought of as a last resort, nuclear option for fixing Chrome without completely reinstalling Windows. The app runs in two phases. The first scans your computer for any toolbars or other junk that may have been installed that can affect Chrome. The second step, which can be canceled, offers to uninstall your extensions, reset your browser settings, and clear various cache and cookies.

In most cases, you probably won't need to use this to fix a simple problem. However, if you frequently find yourself fixing a non-techies computer that has Chrome on it, this tool is a handy method of clearing out junk and starting fresh. It's no substitute for proper security software, but it can definitely help fix many problems in one fell swoop.

I haven't tested this tool yet, but I'll keep it handy. Currently only available for Windows. Link below.

 

https://www.google.com/chrome/srt/

 

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[Guest]

Dude this is perfect timing at its finest. I looked at my friend's computer The other day and he had so much crap on chrome from downloading random stuff

[mansoor_]

it would take about 2 mins at most to restore chrome to default, but nice that they recognise the problem. 

[olback]

Avast FTW

 

Had to help a newb at my school, Avast fixed it in an hiur or so

[Arkosh]

cool

[olback]

avast.com

[qwertywarrior]

or just install Chromium

[StingBull]

Why do you need an external tool, doesn't Chrome have an internal option to reset the browser?

[Kherm]

avast.com

avg.com

[The_Evenger]

awesome, a co-worker had me take a look at their computer and chrome was just a mess, took me hours to get it in working condition, wish i had this tool then!

[vanwazltoff]

Source was Lifehacker, forgot about that part. I wonder if it'll get rid of Conduit, Search Protect and My Search Dial, keep seeing those over and over again.