{"id":25425,"date":"2025-09-30T00:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T00:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?page_id=25425"},"modified":"2025-10-16T02:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:17:49","slug":"reset-chrome-settings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/reset-chrome-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Reset Google Chrome to Default Settings \u2013 Easy Guide With Pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">If Google Chrome has become slow, keeps crashing, or behaves abnormally, resetting it to the default settings can often fix the issue. A reset returns Chrome to its original factory state, removing custom settings, problematic extensions, and corrupted data that may be causing trouble. This simple step can quickly restore Chrome\u2019s speed and stability.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad17350846\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-127384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Chrome-logo.png\" alt=\"Google Chrome\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">When you reset Chrome, all installed extensions \u2014 including ad blockers, password managers, and other tools \u2014 are removed. Syncing is also temporarily disabled, so your bookmarks, history, and passwords stored in your Google account will disconnect until you sign back in. In addition, your startup page, homepage, and themes are reset to their default values.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Resetting Chrome also clears cookies and site data. This means your browsing history, cached files, and saved passwords will be deleted. You\u2019ll need to re-enter login details and adjust site preferences after the reset. While this may seem inconvenient, it helps fix most browsing errors and improves performance.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3441595730\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">On the plus side, clearing Chrome\u2019s data removes old clutter, speeds up browsing, and enhances privacy by deleting tracking cookies. Resetting Chrome gives you a clean, fresh start, free of unwanted extensions, adware, or corrupted settings that can slow things down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">If Chrome is misbehaving or feels sluggish, performing a reset is a smart way to troubleshoot before reinstalling. Just make sure to back up your passwords or bookmarks if they\u2019re not synced to your Google account.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad1462589390\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">What Happens When You Reset Google Chrome<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Here\u2019s what will be restored or removed when you reset Chrome to its default settings:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3245641498\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Default search engines and saved engines are reset to the original defaults.<\/li>\n<li>The homepage button is hidden, and any custom URL you\u2019ve set is removed.<\/li>\n<li>Startup tabs are cleared. Chrome will open with a new tab or continue where you left off (on Chromebooks).<\/li>\n<li>The New Tab page will return to blank unless an extension controls it, in which case it might remain.<\/li>\n<li>Pinned tabs are unpinned.<\/li>\n<li>Content settings are cleared and reset to their defaults.<\/li>\n<li>Cookies and site data are deleted.<\/li>\n<li>Extensions and themes are disabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mwtad1100625637\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"mt_title\">How to Reset Chrome to Default Settings<\/h2>\n<p>Select your operating system below and follow the steps to reset Google Chrome to its factory settings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Chrome for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Chrome for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Chrome for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Chrome for Windows\">\n<h4>Reset Google Chrome for Windows<\/h4>\n<p>Resetting Chrome on Windows restores your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs to their defaults. It also disables all extensions and clears temporary data such as cookies. Your bookmarks, saved passwords, and browsing history remain intact.<\/p>\n<p>To reset Chrome for Windows, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Chrome menu<\/p>\n<p>In the top-right corner of Chrome, click the <strong>three-dot (\u22ee) icon<\/strong> to open the menu.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344168 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1a.jpg\" alt=\"Click the three-dot menu icon in Chrome\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1a.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1a-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Go to Settings<\/p>\n<p>From the menu, select <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344169 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1b.jpg\" alt=\"Select Settings from the Chrome menu\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1b.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-1b-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Reset settings&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the left sidebar, scroll down and click <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344166 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click Reset settings in the Chrome sidebar\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-2-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Choose &#8220;Restore settings to their original defaults&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344171 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Choose Restore settings to their original defaults\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-3-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-3-1-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Confirm the reset<\/p>\n<p>In the dialog that appears, click <strong>Reset settings<\/strong>. This restores your homepage, search engine, new tab page, and pinned tabs to default, disables all extensions, and clears temporary site data \u2014 undoing the changes the malware made.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t worry:<\/strong> your bookmarks, history, and saved passwords are safe and will not be deleted.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344172 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-4.jpg\" alt=\"Confirm the Chrome reset\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chrome-4-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Chrome for Mac\">\n<h4>Reset Google Chrome for Mac<\/h4>\n<p>Resetting Chrome on macOS clears all custom configuration data, including homepage settings, form information, browsing history, and cookies. All installed extensions will be disabled, but your bookmarks will remain safe.<\/p>\n<p>To reset Chrome for Mac, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on the three dots at the top right and go to Settings.<\/p>\nClick on Chrome&#8217;s main menu button, represented by three dots at the top right corner. Now click on the menu option labeled <strong>Settings<\/strong> as shown by the arrow in the picture below, which will open the basic settings screen.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150036\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Chrome menu button then on the Settings button\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-1-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">In the left sidebar, click on the &#8220;Reset and Cleanup&#8221; option.<\/p>\nIn the left sidebar, click on &#8220;<strong>Reset and clean up<\/strong>&#8220;.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150037\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Reset and Cleanup\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-2-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click \u201cReset settings to their original defaults\u201d.<\/p>\nNow click on the <strong>\u201cReset settings to their original defaults\u201d.<\/strong> link as shown in the image below.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150038\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-3.jpg\" alt=\" Reset Chrome\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-3-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click &#8220;Reset Settings&#8221; button.<\/p>\nA confirmation dialog should now be displayed, detailing the components that will be restored to their default state should you continue with the reset process. To complete the restoration process, click on the &#8220;<strong>Reset Settings<\/strong>&#8221; button.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150039\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-4.jpg\" alt=\"Confirm Reset Chrome browser\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Reset-Mac-4-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">(<em>Optional<\/em>) Reset Chrome Data Sync.<\/p>\nIn case a malicious extension reinstalls itself even after performing a browser reset, you have an additional option to reset the data sync for your browser. To do this, navigate to <strong><em>chrome.google.com\/sync<\/em><\/strong> and click on the <strong>Clear Data<\/strong> button.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-172868\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Sync-Reset.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Sync Reset\" width=\"800\" height=\"345\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Sync-Reset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chrome-Sync-Reset-300x129.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Chrome for Android\">\n<h4>Reset Google Chrome for Android<\/h4>\n<p>Unlike the desktop version, Chrome for Android does not include a built-in reset option. However, you can restore it to default by clearing the app\u2019s data. This removes cookies, cache, and site settings, giving you a fresh start.<\/p>\n<p>To reset Chrome for Android, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the &#8220;Settings&#8221; app.<\/p>\n<p>Tap on the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app from your home screen or app drawer.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106949\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Settings app in Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"584\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings-150x300.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap on &#8220;Apps&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>In the Settings menu, tap <strong>Apps<\/strong> (or <strong>App Manager<\/strong>) to view all installed applications.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106931\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Apps\" width=\"292\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Find and tap on Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>Scroll through the list until you find <strong>Chrome<\/strong>, then tap on it to open the app\u2019s details.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106963\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Go-to-Chrome-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Chrome\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Go-to-Chrome-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Go-to-Chrome-App-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Storage&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Once in the app info page, tap <strong>Storage<\/strong>.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106966\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Storage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Storage\" width=\"292\" height=\"575\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Storage-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Storage-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Manage Space&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Under storage, tap <strong>Manage Space<\/strong> (or <strong>Manage Storage<\/strong> depending on your device).<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106965\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Manage-Storage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Manage Storage\" width=\"292\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Manage-Storage-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Manage-Storage-1-170x300.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Clear all data&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Tap <strong>Clear all data<\/strong> to delete Chrome\u2019s data, including accounts, bookmarks, and settings.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106964\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Clear-All-Data-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Clear All Data\" width=\"292\" height=\"441\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Clear-All-Data-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Tap-on-Clear-All-Data-1-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Confirm by tapping &#8220;OK&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>A confirmation screen will appear, explaining what will be deleted. Tap <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete the reset process.<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106962\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Android-Confirm-Clean-Data-1.jpg\" alt=\"Confirm reset to default settings\" width=\"292\" height=\"567\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Android-Confirm-Clean-Data-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Chrome-Android-Confirm-Clean-Data-1-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s it \u2014 Google Chrome has been successfully reset to its default settings. To stay safe while browsing, we recommend installing an ad blocker like <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><strong>AdGuard [recommended]<\/strong><\/a> to block unwanted and malicious ads.<\/p>\n<p>If Chrome still behaves abnormally after the reset, the problem may be caused by malware or malicious software on your device. Try the following:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3218443075\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Run a system scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/run-a-scan-with-malwarebytes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Free<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Ask for expert help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Help\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/categories\/malware-removal-help.9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Help<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Google Chrome has become slow, keeps crashing, or behaves abnormally, resetting it to the default settings can often fix the issue. A reset returns Chrome to its original factory state, removing custom settings, problematic &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Reset Google Chrome to Default Settings \u2013 Easy Guide With Pictures\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/reset-chrome-settings\/#more-25425\" aria-label=\"Read more about Reset Google Chrome to Default Settings \u2013 Easy Guide With Pictures\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":71687,"parent":0,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25425","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}