HomoSapiens Chrome Extension Removal Guide

What is HomoSapiens Extension?

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HomoSapiens Extension is a malicious application which has been listed as adware. Once gets inside your computer, it will redirect Google to Bing or other search and display annoying pop-ups on  your browsers. It can change your homepage and modify your browser settings without asking for any permission. In addition, HomoSapiens Extension installs other malicious codes, toolbars and plug-ins to your browsers which will make all your browsers work super slow. To avoid further damage, you are strongly suggested to remove HomoSapiens Extension timely.

. Most often, computer users usually get HomoSapiens Extension infected via the free software downloads online. Usually, HomoSapiens Extension is bundled with the installation of some freeware, especially free online games. If you are not careful enough, HomoSapiens Extension can be installed into your system silently. Besides, HomoSapiens Extension may come together with the attachments of junk emails. So please don’t click on any spam emails. As the matter fact, HomoSapiens Extension is created to help the third party to get extra revenue. The main goal of HomoSapiens Extension is to attract your attention and then the hackers can get paid for every click you make. Thus if you see HomoSapiens Extension on your browser, get rid of it timely.

The harmful impact of HomoSapiens Extension:

1. HomoSapiens Extension can redirect Google to Bing without any consent;
2. HomoSapiens Extension keeps displaying ads on your computer screen;
3. HomoSapiens Extension may changes your browser settings and modify the default homepage;
4. HomoSapiens Extension adds malicious add-ons and toolbars to your browsers;
5. HomoSapiens Extension can slow down the performance of your browsers;
6. HomoSapiens Extension records your online activity and collects your personal data for hackers.


HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens Extension are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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HomoSapiens Extension Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

HomoSapiens Extension Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens Extension, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove HomoSapiens Extension related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

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

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with HomoSapiens Extension.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens Extension

Reset Microsoft Edge

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

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

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

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

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

Reset Firefox

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

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

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


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens 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…

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

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

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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 HomoSapiens 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 HomoSapiens Extension:

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Looking for malicious files and folders related with malware is a lengthy and complicated process. If you want to do it easily and avoid risks, our security researchers recommend using  SpyHunter For Mac to detect and remove all malicious items on your machine:

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