How to Use the Chrome Cleanup Tool on Windows
Check for and remove any unwanted programs if you experience undesirable symptoms such as:
Intrusive pop-up ads and unexpected web pages appear. The search engine or homepage redirects to services or sites you don’t recognize. General slowness in the browser.
The Chrome Cleanup tool periodically checks for suspicious programs. It lets you know when something untoward is discovered and offers the option to remove it. You can manually check for these problem programs by taking the following steps:
How to Use the Chrome Cleanup Tool on Mac
Chrome for macOS doesn’t offer the Cleanup tool feature. However, you can remove unwanted programs from your Mac manually by navigating to the Applications folder in Finder and moving unwanted programs to the trash. Use caution and don’t remove applications that you may need. Also consider disabling extensions, either one at a time or all at once. Third-party add-ons are often the cause of problems with a browser.
How to Reset Your Chrome Browser Settings
If removing unwanted programs didn’t solve the problem, reset the browser settings to the default state:
