![]() We followed the classic reddit guide for malware removal: However, a big problem he had was that he wasn't able to download any of the startup.Another thing with the malware was that every time he tried to download any file online/ try to go to certain sites to get malware removal tools, he would get automatically redirected to weird chrome apps.įor anyone reading this in the future and gets these similar kinds of issues, here's how we fixed it: With the malware, if he went to the webpage "chrome://management/", it would say something like "your browser is managed by your organization" or "this extension is managed and cannot be removed" even though he was on his personal computer. The extension was called "procyonidae" (not sure what that name's significance is here, or maybe the name is different for each malware virus going around?). When his chrome first started acting up (after accidentally clicking a sus link the week prior), he went to his chrome browser extensions and saw an extension with a weird unfamiliar name that he was blocked from deleting from the extension menu. We believe the issue was due to malware buried deep in his Windows user files for Google Chrome. !!! UPDATE: WE WERE ABLE TO FIX IT!!! Here's how we did it I am familiar though with the issue you are describing, but your solution does not fix it in this case. When he goes to settings -> search engine it always says "google", but will still redirect any search to a Bing search. Hi, I've been helping a friend with this same issue, and this does not solve the problem. If all you use is Chrome, perhaps have someone install ChromeOS or some type of Linux so you won't have this problem again. The Chrome reddit will only do so much to help and if you really can't find a solution you will need to find an expert who can help in person. Not meaning to bash you, but if neither of this stuff honestly fixes the problem you should really check out other reddit forums that specialize in virus detection and removal. Other than that, does the virus mess with other browsers? Try Chrome Canary, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Brave Browser to see if it persists.Īll I can say is if it keeps appearing and the anti-virus programs can't find anything it could be a syncing issue on your Google account or something hidden further under. You can select the option in windows 10 to keep your data but reset all programs and settings which might be a quick option for you. If you don't have much stuff to backup and not much time on your hands a reset will definitely help. I have disabled most of extensions and uninstalled alot that haven't used for a while ![]() Have not done this in a long time ever since I am on Windows 10.Īlso if don't if it could re appear again if it is due to some chrome extension. And virus would need to be level 10 in severity. ![]() If this doesn't help I'd say back up your data, format the drive and reinstall your operating system. If you got a screenshot of the chrome antivirus setting then please post it. I search something and it will randomly redirect to the Bing search result page instead of Google search result page.ĭon't think chrome antivirus exists anymore in latest version of chrome. Since if I reinstall Chrome and sync my profile it may just occur again if it is a dodgy extension. Finding out how to remove this virus is the important thing. And the occasional Bing search page in the new tab which is annoying.ĭeleting chrome is not hard. Severe level probably 7 out 10 cos don't know if it is transmitting any passwords or sensitive data somewhere. I think this is a severe issue and also annoying. ![]() Note: I think the cause of this Bing Redirect virus/malware is a dodgy extension. Keep the amount of chrome extension to the most essential only.Repeat step 4 with another essential extension.15 mins to see if there is any malware still opening up Bing redirect page. Open chrome and turn on only 1 essential extension and use chrome for approx.Scan with Malwarebytes Adware Cleaner ( ) and use it to remove anything it finds.Uninstall most of your chrome extensions that has not been used in a long time and close chrome.So if I try it again, it will show the Google search result.Īnyone know how to remove this virus or malware?įor anyone who has this problem, a possible fix It seems to do this randomly rather than all the time. When I search for something in the chrome address bar, it would randomly show the Bing search page result instead of google search result. I think there is a virus or something in chrome browser or pc ![]()
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