How to get rid of go mail ru from chrome

Go.mail.ru is a Russian email service that sometimes gets installed on users' computers without their consent. If you're tired of seeing Go Mail Ru in your Chrome browser, here are some steps to help you get rid of it:

Method 1: Remove Go Mail Ru extension

  1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
  2. Click on More tools and then select Extensions.
  3. Find the Go Mail Ru extension in the list of installed extensions.
  4. Click on the Remove button next to it.
  5. Confirm that you want to remove the extension by clicking Remove again.

Method 2: Reset Chrome settings

  1. Open Google Chrome and type chrome://settings/ in the address bar.
  2. Scroll down to the Advanced section.
  3. Click on Reset and clean up Google Chrome.
  4. Click on Reset settings to confirm.
  5. Chrome will reset its settings to their default values, which should remove Go Mail Ru.

Method 3: Use the Chrome Cleanup tool

  1. Open Google Chrome and type chrome://settings/cleanup in the address bar.
  2. Click on Find and remove harmful software.
  3. Follow the prompts to run the Chrome Cleanup tool.
  4. The tool will scan your computer for malware and remove any harmful software, including Go Mail Ru.

Method 4: Manually remove Go Mail Ru

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions
  2. Look for a folder named go.mail.ru or go.mail.ru_[random characters].
  3. Delete the folder and its contents.
  4. Restart Chrome to ensure the changes take effect.

Additional steps

  1. Check your computer for malware: Go Mail Ru might be a symptom of a larger malware issue. Run a full scan with your antivirus software to detect and remove any malware.
  2. Change your browser settings: Go to chrome://settings/ and make sure that the "Show home button" and "Show bookmarks bar" options are enabled.
  3. Consider resetting your browser: If you're still experiencing issues, you can try resetting your browser to its default settings.

Remember to always be cautious when installing software or extensions, and make sure to read the terms and conditions before giving permission to install anything on your computer.