Problem
You might have unwanted software or malware installed on your computer if you experience:
- Pop-up ads and new tabs that won't go away
- Your Chrome homepage or search engine keeps changing without your permission
- Unwanted Chrome extensions or toolbars keep coming back
- Your browsing is hijacked, and redirects to unfamiliar pages or ads
- Alerts about a virus or an infected device.
Environment
- Chrome OS devices
Solution
To prevent intrusive or misleading ads, change your site settings.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More > Settings > Privacy and security.
- ClickSite settings > Additional content settings > Intrusive ads.
- Select the option you want as your default setting.
Workaround:
You can disable extensions and test them one by one to disable or discontinue the one with the issue.
Cause
Some extensions may push malware or non-allowed configurations to the Chrome OS devices.
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Last updated 2024-01-18 UTC.
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