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How do I remove managed by organization in Chrome?

Published in Chrome Cleanup 2 mins read

"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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove malicious files:

    • Some PUPs leave files in the AppData/Roaming and AppData/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.

Example of steps to remove:

Step Description
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.

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