How to fix your chrome browser functionality error when you notice some unusual activity on Google Chrome browser like adding a different search engine, other third party extension installed on your browser without your knowledge. Then it might be good for you to reset Google Chrome settings or install a fresh chrome.
Here, to reset a chrome browser is a good option rather than downloading and install. Before we proceed to how to reset google chrome, you must see what it will change-
Settings which might automatically get reset:
- The default search engine will set as Original
- Reset Google Chrome Homepage
- Startup pages will be reset to default
- Pinned tabs will get unpinned
- Extensions and themes will be removed
- Cookies and Site Settings will be cleared- Learn how to clear cookies and cache
However, your bookmarks, history and saved password will not be deleted.
How to reset google chrome settings
Open Chrome Browser on Your Computer
Go to the Chrome menu ( 3 vertical dots) on the top right
Click Settings or you can directly type chrome://settings to address bar to open Google Chrome settings
Scroll down Click Advanced
Under “Reset and Clean up”
Click Restore settings to their original defaults
An alert message box appear what your data will reset
Click Reset Settings to proceed
