I wrote this article to help you remove Chromium Browser. This Chromium Browser removal guide is working for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Chromium Browser is a legitimate application which has been misused by hackers. The program was developed as an open source version of the Google Chrome web browser. The concept of Chromium Browser is giving the user customization options. You can set the program to your convenience. The customizable settings include the graphic design, the user interface and the accessibility options. The program provides a good service, but it is not immune to hacker attacks. Malicious developers have targeted Chromium Browser. The tool gives them the chance to get control over your web browser.

What are the dangers around the Chromium Browser hijacker?

If you did not voluntarily install Chromium Browser to your computer, you were the victim of a cyber attack. The software the hackers installed to your system is compromised. They will use it to carry out various unauthorized activities. The clandestine program and its developers have an agenda. They will have the tool change your browser’s settings and take control over its tasks.

Your security settings will be brought down. This is done to give the rogue tool the ability to generate pop-up advertisements. The ads will show you exclusive deals, discounts, coupons and other bargain offers. The hijacker displays pop-ups, pop-unders, banners, coupon boxes, freebies, rebates, floating, interstitial, contextual, transitional, comparison and full-page ads. They will give you a wide selection of product listings to choose from.

The owners of the Chromium Browser hijacker get paid to promote third party websites. They receive commissions, based on the total number of clicks the users generate. This is the unwilling contribution people make for the hackers’ benefit. Be advised that the sources for the adverts are not guaranteed to be reliable. Any of them could link to corrupted websites, infused with spyware. Since your browser has been tampered with, it will not warn you about risky websites.

The Chromium Browser hijacker performs another unauthorized activity. It monitors the users’ online sessions and gathers data on them. The shady toll will keep track of your browsing history and your keystrokes. The hijacker can access your IP address, geographic location, email, phone number, user names, passwords and other details you have entered into your personal accounts. The owners of the covert program can sell your private data without asking for your permission or notifying you at all.

How did the Chromium Browser hijacker gain access to my system?

The Chromium Browser hijacker makes use of a few propagation vectors. The most common method for distributing the furtive program is bundling. The Chromium Browser hijacker can be bundled with freeware, shareware and pirated copies of paid utilities. The main program will list a bonus tool in its terms and conditions. You have to find where this option is mentioned and unmark it. Otherwise, the hijacker will be given access to your computer.

Spam emails are another common source for the Chromium Browser hijacker. The secluded program latches onto attached documents, images and archives. Opening the file the hijacker is attached to will prompt its download and install. You should proof the reliability of your emails before following any instructions from them. Check the contacts from the letter to confirm that the sender is trustworthy.

Drive-by installations are another way of spreading the Chromium Browser hijacker. The clandestine program can be transferred to your machine through a corrupted website or a compromised link. This happens upon entry, so you need to be careful not to come across an infected domain. It is best to do some research on unfamiliar websites before visiting them for the first time. The same goes for link providers.

Chromium Browser Uninstall

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you know how to do this, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:

For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.

For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌

Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.

While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.

Please, follow the steps precisely to remove Chromium Browser from the browser:

Remove From Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.

Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.

Remove From Chrome:

Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).

Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.

Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.

Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.

Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.

Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.

Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.

Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.

Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.

Go in the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

Still can not remove Chromium Browser from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.