In this video, we’ll show you how to remove browser ads in Google Chrome to improve your computer’s performance. Adware is unwanted software that shows ads on your system. This happens when using a web browser such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, and the adware gets installed along with programs or extensions from untrusted websites. For example, when you access a website and receive a request to install a certain extension, or when you download free software and install it in automatic mode.
To identify adware, look for advertisements that pop up randomly on your screen or in the search bar of your browser toolbar, or if you have any unnecessary extensions you don’t remember installing. To remove adware in Google Chrome, click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Settings,” and find and click on the “Extensions” option. Here, you’ll see all the extensions currently installed with your browser, which is where most adware can be found.
To uninstall the ones you don’t want, click on the “Remove” button. Check the box if you want to report the extension, and click “Remove” again to confirm the action. Keep in mind, not all extensions are adware or malicious. If you aren’t sure about an extension, you can do a test by toggling the switch to disable it and reopen the browser to see the impact. Afterward, re-enable it, and keep or permanently remove it from your browser.
If the ads are still there after doing these steps, check your installed apps. Click on the Windows “Start” button and go into “Settings,” and select “Apps.” Click on “Installed apps” and review the list of applications. Look for any unknown or undesired apps, as these may be adware.
If you find a suspicious one, click the three dots and click “Uninstall.” Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the process. Go back to the “Apps” section and select “Startup.”
This is where you'll find the applications that are designed to start with the system as soon as you log in to Windows. Toggle off any unknown or undesired apps. Not all the services here are unwanted apps, so if you’re not sure if one is adware or not, contact us via one of the options on our support website. Use Dell SupportAssist to help improve your web browsing experience.
Click on the “Start” menu to search for and open SupportAssist. Click on “Support.” Under “Test my hardware,” click on “Get started” and select “I want to troubleshoot my PC.” Expand the section “I’m having connectivity issues.” Then, choose “I’d like guided help to fix my Internet issues and optimize my connection.”
Click on “Run now” to prompt SupportAssist to run a series of tests and adjust your web browser. If you have any questions, contact us via one of the options on our support website so we can assist you.
