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Can’t Remove Chromium? This page includes detailed Chromium Removal instructions!
Chromium is a legitimate open-source browser. However, malware developers are using its name in a dishonest way. There are several infamous Chromium-based browsers. Unfortunately, new are found every day. If you suspect that you fell victim of malicious or “fake” Chromium browser, you better take action now. Such malware applications are not as dangerous as Trojans or Ransomware infections are. Yet, you should not underestimate them. By using such a malicious browser, you are putting your privacy at serious risk. The malware will record all your online activities. All of them. Which websites you visit, search inquiries, even your usernames and passwords. Do not shop online. You wouldn’t wish personally identifiable information to be recorded by this tool. Every bit of data on you will be immediately sent to the owners of the malware. This data will be used for advertisement targeting as well as, sold to third parties. Hackers can use this information to track you down. You may lose money or become a victim of identity theft. Nothing good can be gained by such tools. Only troubles. Do yourself a favor and clean your machine before it is too late.
How did I get infected with Chromium?
Download your programs from legitimate websites only. Otherwise, you risk downloading “fake” software. Of course, there are other malware distribution techniques. The bundling method is probably the most common one. It is very simple. Developers add extra software to the installation files of many free programs. Once you initiate such an installation file, you will be presented with two installation options: a standard setup and an advanced option. If you select the standard, you will lose control over the setup process. All extra applications will be installed without further ado. Your approval will not be needed. However, if you select the advanced option, you will be presented with a list of all extras that are about to be installed. Deselect them. If you truly needed such tools, you would have downloaded them by yourself. The crooks rely on your carelessness. Be vigilant instead. Your caution can prevent most cyber infections. Leave the others to your anti-virus software. Download a trustworthy anti-virus program. And don’t neglect it. Keep it up to date.
Why is Chromium dangerous?
The Chromium malware is dangerous. It can steal sensitive information and sell it to third parties. What will you do if hackers get your usernames and passwords? It is a possible scenario. Chromium is following you online. It has become your constant companion, your shadow. It knows your habits and uses them against you. It, for example, knows what you are searching for. So, the malware will expose you to numerous advertisements about this item or service you are in need of. Great deals will blink in all imaginable colors. You will see pop-up windows displaying coupons and discounts. Yet, you must not click on anything. Hackers often use such platforms to display corrupted links and ads. If you have the misfortune to click on a malicious ad, a virus may be downloaded to your machine. You already have the Chromium infection to worry about. Don’t risk getting your computer infected with another malware. Avoid all advertisements. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. The malicious tool will try to trick you into clicking on ads unintentionally. At the most unexpected times, it will open a pop-up window right under the cursor of your mouse. It will also redirect you to shady websites. You won’t be able to surf the Internet. Not without being constantly interrupted. Luckily, if you act promptly, you can remove this infection with ease. Follow our guide and remove Chromium manually. If you are not confident in your computer skills, you can use a trustworthy anti-virus program for automatic removal. You have nothing to lose, delete this intruder now!
How Can I Remove Chromium?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Chromium infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
- Open your task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
- Locate the process of Chromium.exe and kill it
- Open your windows registry editor by typing”regedit” in the windows search box
Navigate to (Depending on your OS version)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
and delete the display Name: Chromium
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the Chromium program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. Review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete Chromium folder. Double check with any antimalware program for any leftovers. Keep your software up-to date!