Google Launches Malicious Software Removal & Chrome Browser Reset Tool in One

Google is doing more with security and has taken a look at their Chrome web browser to see if it needs some attention. The ongoing battle to remove the spyware, adware, crapware, toolbars and BHOs that get added to operating system and browsers alike is something that users need to be aware of. Any tool that can help in this area and be trusted is worth exploring.

The Google Software Removal Tool for Windows operating systems is free to download and use. Just visit the Chrome-based location and grab a copy. It is also tiny, so it downloads in minutes at most.

Once scanned for a virus (it came up clean), the software can be run and installed.

Fast Scan of Chrome for Malicious Software Detection

The software removal tool runs a quick scan of your Chrome installation to see whether the browser has any nasty additions that should really be removed. It then confirms that your browser is clean (hopefully) or it will advise about removal of the offending software addition. The Google tool is looking especially for software that is known to be malicious like toolbars, BHOs, and software that attempts to log your activities or take over your Chrome web browser.

Jump Into Chrome To Reset All Settings

Once the user has clicked through the clean results confirmation, Chrome is loaded up (if it's not already running on the desktop). A fresh tab is opened with a page presented giving the user the option to reset their Chrome settings to the default if they wish. Be careful not to perform a reset unless you are really sure that you want to as it is not reversible.

Getting Other Types of Help With Chrome

If the issue you are having is only that you want to start Chrome using a different user profile or as a one-off access through a guest account, then there are other ways to accomplish this.

Deleting Browsing History Doesn't Require A Chrome Reset

Extensions like Better History can show your browsing history across multiple devices all using Chrome which can highlight what is stored in your history with the option to delete this information. Just to delete the web browsing history, this is preferable to resetting the entire Chrome browser.