The easiest way to do this is from the search box in the Windows taskbar. To test this theory, you can turn off all Chrome Extensions. However, while you think the issue might be an extension, it might be Google Chrome or some other internet issue. Sometimes, after taking these steps, Chrome still misbehaves. Troubleshooting Chrome (It Still Misbehaves) Restart Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.As an aside, I like this extension and am using it for illustration. This will be the folder with the cryptic name. If this is the problem extension, delete the folder.Pin JSON File Showing Extension Name and Homepage
#REMOVE DEFAULT FOLDER X CODE#
I prefer the free VS Code from Microsoft, which is cross-platform. Open the JSON file with a text editor or code editor.If you open the folder with the version number, you should be able to tell which extension it belongs to.If you open a folder, you’ll see a subfolder with the extension’s version number.
As you can see from the screen snap below, the folder names are cryptic. If you click that, you should see a folder for each extension.
#REMOVE DEFAULT FOLDER X INSTALL#
This is also why you should install extensions from an established marketplace. They may also redirect you to another page. This is a trick certain malware authors use. It’s harder to delete an extension that doesn’t show in the list such as a malicious extension. In many cases, you won’t see it in the extension listing. The above process works well except if the extension crashes. Click the Remove button to confirm the deletion.This will remove it from your browser toolbar. ✪ If you wish to disable extensions, you can flip the blue status toggle in the lower right corner of the grid. To delete the browser extension, click the Remove button.Microsoft Edge uses rows.Įach extension shows the icon, name, brief description, Details button, Remove button, and status toggle. Chrome will display your extensions in a nice grid.