Remove Chrometab redirect virus from web browser

Chrometab Introduction

Chrometab is a malicious browser hijacker that secretly makes change on setting of web browsers including Safari, Edge, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Usually, Chrometab can be bundled with the installation of freeware. When you install some free software on the Internet, Chrometab can sneak into your system. In addition, Chrometab may be linked with the ad-supported links and third party websites. So you should always pay close attention on any online behaviors.

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Infecting by Chrometab, your homepage and default search provider will be redirected to Chrometab. If you make a search on this Chrometab site, you will keep redirected to the unfamiliar web pages. Also, it shows numerous sponsored links and other malicious stuff in your search results. If Chrometab appears on your computer, please remove it as early as you can. Otherwise, it can bring you more damage. Most importantly, if you delay to remove Chrometab, you will put your personal information into high risk. As a matter of fact, Chrometab is created to help the hackers record your browsing history and collect your vital things like credit card numbers, bank accounts, online passwords and other financial details to generate income. So if your browsers have been hijacked by Chrometab, please don’t hesitate and take actions to get rid of it timely.


Chrometab 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 Chrometab 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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Chrometab Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Chrometab Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

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


Step 2. Remove Chrometab 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 Chrometab 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 Chrometab.
  • 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 Chrometab:

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 Chrometab:

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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 Chrometab

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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Chrometab 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 Chrometab >> 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 Chrometab >> 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 Chrometab >> 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 Chrometab >> 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 Chrometab:

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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 Chrometab:

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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 Chrometab:

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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 Chrometab:

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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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