Description
This article describes how to clean up Google Chrome browser settings to resolve common issues. Cleaning up Chrome may be needed for the following reasons:
- Fix loading issues – Clearing your cache and cookies can fix problems with loading or formatting websites.
- Remove unwanted software, ads, pop-ups, and malware
- Reset settings – If your browser is not working as intended, you can reset your Chrome settings to their original defaults. This will not change or clear your saved bookmarks.
Clear Browsing Data
If pages are not loading correctly or passwords are appearing in username fields, follow the steps below to clear cached credentials and website cookies.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click the … menu.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- In the left menu, click Privacy and security.
- Click Clear browsing data.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- In the dropdown menu, select All time.
- Select the options you wish to clear. The following options are recommended:
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Passwords and other sign-in data
- Autofill form data
- Click Clear data.
Reset Your Browser Settings
If you are seeing spam pop-ups from Google Chrome, resetting your browser settings may resolve the issue.
Note: Resetting your browser settings will perform the following actions. Your bookmarks, history, and saved passwords will not be affected.
- Reset Chrome settings and Chrome shortcuts
- Disable extensions
- Delete cookies and other temporary site data
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click the … menu.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- In the left menu, scroll to the bottom and click Reset settings.
- Click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Click Reset settings.
Run a Security Check
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click the … menu.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- In the left menu, click Privacy and security.
- Click Check now.
- Close and reopen Chrome.
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