How To Uninstall Chromium

Because some downloads may be filled with malware

You may be familiar with Google Chrome, but there’s another Google-affiliated browser you might not have heard of: Chromium. Chromium is the open-source alternative to Chrome, sharing much of its code base. Chromium’s browser engine is also used for other well-known browsers likeMicrosoft Edge.

Unfortunately, the Chromium browser has found itself being used for malicious reasons. Unless you download it from the Chromium project website, you may find itbundled with malwareand other dangerous content, leaving it unable to be removed. If you want to uninstall it, here’s how to uninstall Chromium.

How To Uninstall Chromium Using Windows Settings

If you installed Chromium yourself (using a software installer), you shouldn’t have much trouble removing it using theWindows Settingsmenu.

The uninstall process should only take a few seconds to complete. Once it’s completed, the Chromium entry should be removed from theApps & featureslist and should be completely uninstalled at this point.

Manually Uninstall Chromium Using Windows File Explorer

While Chromium can be installed, it can also come bundled as a ZIP file or included with other software. This means it may not appear in Windows Settings for you to uninstall Chromium automatically.

This is likely to be the case if Chromium has been included as part of an adware or malware package. You’ll need to first locate the Chromium installation folder using Windows File Explorer, then remove it (and other remnants) manually.

Using Third Party Software Remove Software To Uninstall Chromium

Manually removing Chromium is one option to deal with a rogue installation of this open source browser, but if you’re struggling, you may prefer to use third-party software to remove it instead.

For instance, you could use the open-sourceBulk Crap Uninstallerto remove Chromium from your PC. This will help you find and locate software that you would otherwise be unable to remove (like Chromium).

With Chromium uninstalled, you may wish to run a malware scan using Windows Security or your own antivirus or antimalware provider to ensure that anybundled malware has been removedcompletely.

Removing Unwanted Software On Windows 10

Once you know how to uninstall Chromium, you don’t need to panic if the browser pops up again. In many cases, uninstalling it from the Windows settings menu should be enough, but you may need to use your antivirus software or a third-party removal app like Bulk Crap Uninstaller to deal with the problem for you.

If you’re using Windows Security, you can set up ascanning scheduleto help protect you against malware issues automatically. If that doesn’t work, and you can’t rid yourself of rogue software, you may need to think aboutresetting Windowsto start again with a clean slate—just be careful what apps you download in the future.

Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.Read Ben’s Full Bio

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