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"This extension is managed and cannot be removed or disabled" (GoogleChrome) how to remove?
This article describes how to remove a 'managed' Google Chrome extension. Note that recently, there arise in adware infections, and in many cases, these potentially unwanted programs (PUP) install on users'Internet browsers disguised as legitimate extensions. Commonly, adware is bundled with free softwaredownloaded from the Internet, the installation of which, is often a consequence of not paying close attentionto the installation steps. To avoid inadvertent adware or PUP installation, Internet users should alwaysinstall freeware choosing the 'Custom Installation' option rather than 'Typical Installation' and be sure tooptout of any changes to your Internet browser settings. Also, disallow installation of any additionalsoftware. In this removal guide I will demonstrate how to remove the SelectionLinks managed GoogleChrome extension. I chose this extension simply as an example, however, this removal guide is genericand will help you to remove any managed Chrome extension.
To check the Google Chrome extensions: Click on the wrench or bars icon (top right of the screen), select'Tools' and click 'Extensions'. Here is an example of a managed Google Chrome extension (it is greyedout,and therefore, users are unable to disable or remove it):
When dealing with managed Google Chrome extensions, first check for any recentlyinstalled softwarewithin your operating system's 'Add/remove programs'. In some cases, uninstalling this software will alsoeliminate the associated Internet browser extension.
Windows 7 users:
Click "Start" ("Windows Logo" in the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose "Control Panel". Locate"Programs and Features". Look for recently added software, select the entry and click Uninstall.
Windows XP users:
Click "Start", choose "Settings" and click "Control Panel". Locate and click "Add or Remove Programs".Locate "Programs and Features". Look for "recently added software, select this entry, and click Remove.
After uninstalling the unwanted software, check your Internet browser extensions. If you continue toobserve unwanted entries in your Google Chrome extensions list, continue with the removal instructions.
Firstly, you need to make a note of the ID of the unwanted managed extension. You will need this in laterremoval steps to verify the ID of an extension. Click on the wrench or bars icon (top right of the screen),select "Tools" and click on "Extensions", select "Developer Mode".
To remove a managed Chrome extension, you firstly need to close Google Chrome:
How to remove a managed Google Chrome extension?Written by Tomas Meskauskas (https://plus.google.com/u/0/101121591532873768450) on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 01:36 AM
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After closing Google Chrome, remove the registry entries of the managed extension:
In Windows XP Click Start, Run. In the opened window type "regedit".
In Windows 7 Click Windows Logo (Start), in the "Search Programs and Files" field, type "regedit" andpress Enter.
In the opened Registry Editor, select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then select SOFTWARE:
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Remove the registry key matching the Data value of the managed extension's ID (right click on the registrykey and select "Delete"):
After removing the registry entry of the managed Chrome extension, remove the associated files. To dothis, Open "My Computer" and navigate to "C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions". Remove the directory matching theID of the managed Chrome Extension.
You can access your AppData directory by typing %appdata% in the Run dialog box.
After removing this directory, open Google Chrome and check the extensions list. The managed extensionshould now be eliminated.
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