How to Remove Malware Extension From Chrome & Edge Browser?

Published: 11 July 2023
on channel: MyProcessInfo
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If you cannot remove the unknown malware Chrome extension from your browser, it may indicate that your PC has been infected by an extension virus that silently installs itself. Once infected, your browser may display the message "managed by your organization." Additionally, the malware may redirect your Chrome search to Yahoo, Bing, and so on. We recommend watching our step-by-step tutorial on how to remove an extension that cannot be deleted.

If Windows Defender is DISABLED by this malware
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Google Policy Removal Code
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MS Edge Policy Removal Code
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If this malware installs Chromstera virus
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If this malware installs Artificius browser virus
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New Update
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Additional malware files have been identified
Please remove all the files mentioned in the video. After that, proceed to remove these additional files.
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Hijacker & Malware Extensions
If Found , delete it

SmartSearch Extension, ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)
ProSearch Chrome Extension, ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)
MaxAsk.com Redirect Virus, ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)
Boyu.com.tr Redirect Virus, ( OLD/STILL ACTIVE May/2024)

Latest Malware Locations
If Found , delete it

C:\Users\{Your User Name}\AppData\Local\apps.crx ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Users\{Your User Name}\AppData\Local\Apps ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Artificius Web Solutions ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Users\{Your_UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\Blitz\Blitz.exe ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Web Genius Solutions ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\World Wide Solutions ( Latest 07/10/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\PowerENGAGE\PowerENGAGE.exe ( dOUBTFUL 07/10/2024)

C:\apps-helper ( Possible/MustCheck 24/09/2024)
C:\appsDDhelper ( Possible/MustCheck 24/09/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Web Browser Solutions ( Latest 07/10/2024)

C:\ProgramData\Chromstera Browser Solutions ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Chromstera Browser Solutions ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Artificius Browser ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Lavasoft\Web Companion\Application\WebCompanion.exe ( New/Possible 24/09/2024 )
C:\Users\{Your_UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\Pinaview\Pinaview.exe ( New/Possible 24/09/2024 )
C:\Users\{Your_UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\Barousel\Barousel.exe ( New/Possible 24/09/2024 )
C:\Users\{Your_UserName}\AppData\Local\Programs\Stopabit\Stopabit.exe ( New/Possible 24/09/2024)

================= OLD =================
C:\Program Files\N0vaDesktop ( OLD 25/06/2024)
C:\Program Files\N0vaDesktop\N0vaDesktop.exe ( OLD 25/06/2024)

"Your Search Bar" Extension
C:\Users\{Your User Name}\AppData\Local\Xoraz\helper.crx ( Old 16/10/2023)
C:\Users\{Your User Name}\AppData\Local\Programs\Update.exe ( Old 16/10/2023)
C:\Users\{Your User Name}\AppData\Local\Programs\Taskbar system\TaskbarSystem.exe ( Old/to be check 16/10/2023)
C\Windows\System32\NvWinSearchOptimizer.ps-1 ( New 18/01/2024)

What should I do to remove the Malware Extension completely?

(1) Download the "Farbar Recovery Scan Tool"
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/down...
(2) Run the FRST64.exe tool.
(3) Click on Scan button and the scan will take a few minutes to generate the FRST.txt log file.
(4) Once completed, send the FRST.txt to my Gmail account ( [email protected] ).
(5) I will make a detailed solution to get rid of the extension virus for you.

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