"Managed by your organization" in Chrome usually indicates a browser hijacker or Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) has altered your browser settings. Here's how to remove it:
The following steps will help you remove this message.
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Uninstall suspicious programs:
- Go to your computer's list of installed applications.
- Look for any programs you don't recognize or didn't intentionally install.
- Uninstall them.
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Remove malicious browser policies:
- This step involves removing policies set by the unwanted program that are controlling Chrome. The exact method depends on your operating system.
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Remove malicious scheduled tasks:
- Sometimes, malware creates scheduled tasks to re-introduce itself or maintain control.
- Check your system's scheduled tasks for anything suspicious and delete it.
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Remove malicious files:
- Some PUPs leave files in the
AppData/Roaming
andAppData/Local
folders. - Check these locations for unfamiliar files and remove them. Be cautious when deleting files from these folders, as important application data is stored there.
- Some PUPs leave files in the
Example of steps to remove:
Step | Description |
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Uninstall programs | Remove applications you don't recognize. |
Remove browser policies | Delete policies that the program has set. |
Remove scheduled tasks | Delete any suspicious tasks. |
Remove malicious files | Remove suspicious files from AppData/Roaming and AppData/Local . |