Once the threats and offending programs have been removed, you can reset Chrome to undo any changes made without your authorization. It clears cookies, disables all extensions, and resets the search engine default back to Google.
- Open Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu button.
- Click Settings.
- Select Reset and Clean up.
- Click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Click Reset settings.
Enable any extensions you need when the reset is done.
To avoid your search engine from defaulting to Bing in the future, be wary of the browser extensions you install. Also, source your software from trusted vendors. Be cautious of scareware or ads that claim your computer has been infected.
You can enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome to protect your computer against those threats.
- Open Google Chrome.
- Go to Settings by clicking the three-dot menu.
- Select Privacy and Security.
- Select Security.
- Click Enhanced Protection.
Free software, in particular, is often bundled with adware in the Windows installer. It’s easy to miss a checkbox during the installation process and let the program install adware without your express knowledge.
Make sure Windows Defender is actively running in the background and hasn’t been turned off. Regularly updating Google Chrome and your device also keeps you safe from threats and malware.
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