The Google Chrome Critical Error is a big scam running through the years and it has had a major outbreak in recent months. Most of these scam messages claim that your browser has been compromised and ask to call on the (FAKE!!) helpline number.
If you want to be safe, then DO NOT call these numbers. In case you mistakenly called them, then DO NOT share any of your personal information. They may sound genuine while speaking but it’s a trap.
I have encountered the Google Chrome Critical Error several times on my browser, but fake helpline numbers never fooled me. Though one of my friends fell into this trap and got fooled by them.
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If you’ve ever encountered a Google Chrome Critical Error message or still get these errors, we are here to help. Here are the steps that you need to take to wipe this out completely.
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Restart and Disconnect the internet
This is the first and most important step that everyone should be taking to stop the Google Chrome critical error. Restarting your computer or laptop will kill any active connection between the spammer and your machine.
Here are the steps how can you get your work done:
- Click on the cross icon in the top right corner of the chrome Page.
- Hit on the wifi icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Click on the restart icon.
Post restart, keep your internet disconnected until you verify that the injected spam code is completely removed. Network disconnection also helps in safeguarding your Google Passwords and auto-fills.
Delete Bookmarks
If you’ve mistakenly clicked on any link or script that led to Google Chrome Critical Error, then, of course, the script is still stored in the browser. The most possible location can be bookmarked. Hence, make sure to delete all the bookmarks on your chrome browser.
Follow these steps to delete the bookmarks:
- Go to chrome://bookmarks/
- Click on Bookmark Manager.
- Hit on
against the bookmark page or folder - Hit on Delete command button from the list of options
Make sure to delete all the bookmarks that you’ve on the browser. There is a chance that the script may have altered your existing bookmark and caused the Google Chrome critical error scam.
Delete Browsing History and Cache/Cookies
You should also consider clearing the browser history that leads you to the spamming script. Just in case you ever visit the same page and unfortunately get hijacked again.
Along with History, consider clearing the Cache and Cookies data as well. Just to clear all the traces of the spamming script.
Follow these steps to clear cache and cookies on Chrome:
- Go to chrome://history/clearBrowserData
- Select the time range from the drop-down (I’d suggest selecting ‘All Time’)
- Enable the Checkbox against Browsing History, Cookies and other Site data, and Cached images and files
- Finally, hit on button
All the browsing data will be wiped out along with the injected script. This may also remove the details of the passwords that you might have saved for some sites.
Reset Browser Settings
Lastly, you should reset your browser settings. Resetting browser settings will clear any links and homepage alterations in the Chrome browser that may gave caused the Google Chrome critical error. Most of the browsing script manipulates the homepage URL and settings around it. Once you reset the browser settings, the chrome will be as clean as a new installation.
Follow these steps to reset your browser settings:
- Go to chrome://settings/reset and cleanup in Chrome
- Hit on the Restore settings to their original defaults
- Finally, hit on command button in the popup box
Your browser settings will be restored to default and all the other data like bookmarks, history, and cookies we have will already be cleared. Hence, you will now have a fresh Google chrome installation without any spam messages. Also, for safety and security, it’s recommended to update chrome regularly.
Bottom Line: Clean Google Chrome
It is important to identify and wipe out the Google Chrome critical error spam because it may harm your system. One should also not fall prey to those fake helpline numbers as they are fake.
I made all my friends and family members aware of the Google Chrome critical error because it’s harmful. It has helped all my friends ever since and saved them from this spam.
If you follow the entire steps one by one I believe it will wipe out any issue and malware injected into the chrome browser.
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However, if you still encounter annoying critical error messages on the browser, then please drop them in the comment box. I will try my best possible to clean the fake error.
FAQs
How do I get rid of the critical error messages appearing in Google Chrome?
To get rid of the critical error messages appearing in Google Chrome, you can try clearing the browsing history and Caches, rest the default settings, delete bookmarks, etc.
What steps can I follow to clean the Google Chrome critical error messages?
Start with restarting your internet connection, then you can try clearing the caches, deleting the bookmarks, resetting the default settings, etc., to clean the Google Chrome critical error messages.
Will cleaning Google Chrome critical messages delete all my data on Chrome?
No, cleaning the Google error messages won’t delete your personal files although clearing the cache data might delete the saved passwords.