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How do I remove the Chromium browser from my computer?
We may have tried to uninstall this Chromium device, but how come the Chromium browser still hasn’t disappeared, huh?
Well, please note that there are at least 2 easy ways to remove the Chromium browser :
- First, remove the Chromium program via the uninstall feature of Windows.
- Second, remove the Chromium program via the IObit Uninstaller application.
I will try to explain the two solutions through the discussion below. Please read this tutorial to the end.
Table of Contents
What is Chromium?
Before proceeding to the main discussion, let’s first identify, what is Chromium?
Chromium is a project of developing a browser that can run on a multi-platform and has an open-source base.
Chromium is also different from Google Chrome, yes. Check the following table to find out the difference:
| Chromium | Google Chrome |
| Open source license | Freeware license |
| Developed by the open-source browser community | Developed by Google |
| Have many other versions | There is only 1 version (Chrome) |
Actually, Chromium itself is not a virus. Yup, that’s basically it.
However, because it is developed open-source, there are several versions of Chromium that accidentally contain malware in them.
Well, Chromium which contains the virus, certainly is not the official version of Chromium.
Hence, it is one of the reasons why people want to remove Chromium -which is not official- from their computers.
How to Remove Chromium Through the Windows Uninstall Feature
For those of you whose computer system is affected by the malware virus effect from Chromium, it’s better to just uninstall it until it’s clean.
Here are the steps on how to remove Chromium through the Windows uninstall feature:
Step 1: Click Start and select the Control Panel menu.
Notes:
In this tutorial I use Windows 10. For other versions of Windows, it’s not much different, really. Please just adjust.
Step 2: Wait a while until the Control Panel opens. Next, please go to the Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features page.
Step 3: Locate and click on the Chromium app. Next, click on Uninstall.
Step 4: If the Uninstall Chromium pop-up appears as shown below, just check the box “ Also delete your browsing data? “. Then, click Uninstall.
If a message appears and you check the option ” Also delete your browsing data ,” then all browsing data will be lost.
Step 5: The initial stage is complete.
However, uninstalling Chromium via the Windows uninstall feature doesn’t work at times. That is, there are still malware files remaining.
For further methods, please follow these steps:
- First open Windows Explorer.
- At the top menu > click Tools > Folder Options > Enable Show Hidden Folder .
- Go to C: \ User\User Name \App Data\Local\ .
- Then continue looking for the Chromium folder.
- Right-click the Chromium folder, then click Delete.
Well, now Chromium has been removed. So that the results obtained are more optimal, you should also restart your computer after carrying out the steps above.
Notes:
If an error message appears during the Chromium uninstall process, try clicking Ctrl + Alt + Del > Open the Process tab > Then End Task on the Chromium application.
Examples like this:
How to Remove Unremovable Chromium
For this tutorial, I will be using IObit Uninstaller.
This application serves to remove programs installed on Windows until clean to the roots.
It’s perfect for removing Chromium that can’t be erased, or for those who want to completely remove Chromium.
Please first install IObit Uninstaller (Free). It can be obtained directly through the official website.
If you have installed it, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the IObit Uninstaller application that you have installed.
Step 2: Once the IObit Uninstaller home page opens, look for the app named Chromium.
Notes:
Make sure you are in the programs menu > All programs > Uninstall unnecessary programs to free up more space . In my IObit Uninstaller application, Chromium is at the bottom of the list.
Step 3: Click on the Chromium app. Next, click on Uninstall.
Step 4: At this stage, the IObit Uninstaller system will provide options for creating restore points and deleting residual files. Just choose according to your needs.
Notes:
- A restore point is a condition where IObit creates a backup system file before performing a Chromium removal. So, for example, if there will be an error later, it can be returned as before.
- The residual file means data that is stored, but its position is no longer active because the main file has been deleted. For example registry, cache, and the like.
Step 5: Wait for the Chromium app removal process to complete.
if a pop-up message appears as shown below:
Check the check box and click Uninstall. After that, wait for IObit to finish deleting all residual files from Chromium.
Step 6: Done.
As a side note, this IObit Uninstaller can be used for all versions of Windows, such as:
Windows:
- XP
- Vista
- 7
- 8
- 8.1
- 10
In essence, just install it, as usual, then you can immediately open the application.
Can Removing Chromium Remove Malware?
More precisely, can removing Chromium remove existing viruses?
Well, I should have. On a note, the virus is still not spread to the system. Because if it’s already spread, then you have to do a scan again using an antivirus. Examples such as:
- Avast.
- BitDefender.
- Windows Defender.
- And others like it.
Therefore, after Chromium is removed, you should just do a re- scanning. Thus, the virus contained in the system will be lost.
The final word
That’s the discussion about Chromium.
Again, basically, this application is not a virus. However, it’s a different story if you install this application from less trusted sources.
Well, the two ways to remove Chromium that I discussed above are quite effective. Guaranteed, the Chromium app is 100% clean and disappears from the system.
