Chrome is managed by “Apps” Extension – How to Solve?

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Apps extension controls settings of Chrome

“Apps” Extension is an adware and browser hijacker which can be installed inadvertently out off computer users’ knowledge when they downloaded some free software from websites. After invading into your computer, “Apps” Extension can take over web browsers to display annoying ads and also redirect Google to other search engine without permission.

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Apps extension may redirect Google to Yahoo without user’s permission

Moreover, “Apps” Extension may be considered dangerous for your privacy. Actually, this “Apps” Extension is designed by the third party companies, including hackers for malicious purpose. It can trick you into revealing sensitive personal or financial information while you visit the website. In this case, your credit card numbers, IP address and privacy data may be stolen by hackers. In addition, “Apps” Extension can sponsored fake links, banners, coupons and add-ons to access into your computer secretly. Once you click on these ad-supported things, your computer will run into high-risk infections. Moreover, the reappearing of “Apps” Extension will cause problems including slowing PC performance and take up high CPU of PC. Also, clicking “Apps” Extension will redirect you to possible malware infections or adware.

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Chrome browser is managed by apps virus

There is no doubt that “Apps” Extension is useless. All it can do is display ads and open the backdoor for other potential threats to damage your system. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get rid of this “Apps” Extension as soon as possible. However, one point you have to keep in mind that this “Apps” Extension is very tricky and it is able to escape the anti-virus program. If you want to remove it, manual remove would be the best choice. There is the guide to uninstall this adware, please read the instruction below carefully before you take any actions.

“Apps” Extension Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like “Apps” Extension are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

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“Apps” Extension Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Apps Extension Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall “Apps” Extension related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with “Apps” Extension, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove “Apps” Extension related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox/IE

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with “Apps” Extension and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
  • Click Tools.
  • Select Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with “Apps” Extension.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the menu button and choose Add-ons.
  • In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions panel.
  • Select add-ons that may be related with “Apps” Extension and click Remove button
  • Click Restart now if it pops up.

On Internet Exploler

  • Open the IE, click the Tools button , and click Manage add-ons.
  • Click Toolbars and Extensions on left side of the window., and then select extensions that may be related with “Apps” Extension;
  • If the add-on can be deleted, you’ll see the Remove option. Click Remove and then click Close. Otherwise click Disable button.


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with “Apps” Extension:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with “Apps” Extension:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove “Apps” Extension

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. click “Choose what to clear”

3. Select all the options and then click Clear button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Show advanced settings button

3. After clicking on Show advanced settings button, scroll down to the bottom and click on Reset browser settings button

. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Reset Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Reset Firefox button when it appears:

Reset Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer, then click on Tools, then click on Internet Options

2. On the Internet Options window: click on Advanced tab, then click Reset button

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset all Internet Explorer Settings, click Reset button when it appears:

4. When the resetting process is done, you’ll see this message box, click Close

5. You’ll need to restart your Internet Explorer to complete the resetting process.


Apps Extension Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with “Apps” Extension >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with “Apps” Extension >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with “Apps” Extension >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with “Apps” Extension >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with “Apps” Extension:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with “Apps” Extension:

5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with “Apps” Extension:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with “Apps” Extension:

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