I've added a VPN chrome extension. Called Super VPN. I can't remove it. It changed how chrome looks. | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 2:59 PM

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I can't find the extension in extension tab.

hot delta Nov 26, 2022, 3:04 PM

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open the extensions directory in ur systems file explorer?

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should be able to remove it from there i think

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:05 PM

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Can you tell me how to do that step by step?

hot delta Nov 26, 2022, 3:05 PM

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yh sure

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:09 PM

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@hot delta ?

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:14 PM

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Easiest to do is backup your tabs.

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your favorite tabs .to a file

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and then reset chrome profile

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:15 PM

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I want to remove the virus, or whatever it is.

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The extension.

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:15 PM

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Yes, but do you want to lose your bookmarks?

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:16 PM

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They are still there.

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:16 PM

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https://www.ju.edu/it/Browser_Favorites_Chrome-How_To.pdf

Export your bookmarks to a file.

RESET Chrome; Step by step; https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3296214?hl=en

Import bookmarks.

if this does not work let me know

Reset Chrome settings to default - Chromebook Help

You can restore your browser settings in Chrome at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwo

hot delta Nov 26, 2022, 3:17 PM

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I'll keep it a buck I forgot exactly

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Are you on windows? @cunning urchin

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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yeah

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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If anything is unclear let me know! but this is very clear step by step how to.

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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frigid tendon If anything is unclear let me know! but this is very clear step by step how to.

Will that remove the extension though?

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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yes

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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Alright

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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it removes ALL extensions

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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Got it

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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so you should download some you lost

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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I don't have any

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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ok , then no problem!

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

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Alright

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I'll try it now

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Thanks

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:19 PM

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just make sure to do the bookmark part first

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since you might lose your bookmarks

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:19 PM

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Alrighty

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@frigid tendon

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I don't understand this step

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Sorry I'm not so good when it comes to tech stuff

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:21 PM

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well it tells you to save it as a file, give it a name like bookmarks

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so you remember the name and file

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dont have to upload it to onedrive

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This is just generic steps quickly looked up. you can just save it to the desktop

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:22 PM

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so create a new file in desktop

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and put them there

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:22 PM

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Yes

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:22 PM

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alright

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:22 PM

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this will create a backup of your links

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bookmarks*

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:23 PM

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alright done

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now reset chrome?

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:23 PM

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yes!

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:24 PM

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Can't find "Advanced"

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@frigid tendon

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:27 PM

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left below

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reset and clean up

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continue from there

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Reset settings to their original default

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:27 PM

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frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:28 PM

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and press Reset settings

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:28 PM

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first option

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okay

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:28 PM

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yes

cunning urchin Nov 26, 2022, 3:28 PM

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Okay its back to normal

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bookmarks are still there, didnt have to import them

frigid tendon Nov 26, 2022, 3:29 PM

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great! always have to make sure you got a backup 🙂

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np helping have a great day 😄

#I've added a VPN chrome extension. Called Super VPN. I can't remove it. It changed how chrome looks.