Have you noticed a little icon on your Windows computer that you don’t recognize? If it’s a malware called Chromium, you’ll want to remove it right away. Fortunately, it’s easy to do so. In this guide, we’ll take you through the process step by step.
The first thing you need to do is open File Explorer. Once you’re there, select This PC and then go into your C Drive. From there, select the user account that you’re currently logged into. Once you’re in your user account, you’ll need to unhide the App Data folder. In Windows 10, you can do this by going to “View” and checking the “Hidden Items” box.
Once you’ve found the App Data folder, double-click on “Local” and then find the folder labeled “Chromium.” Inside this folder, you’ll see two folders labeled “Application” and “User Data.” You need to delete both of these folders. Simply drag them to the Recycle Bin and then empty the Recycle Bin to get rid of them permanently.
However, you may encounter an error message that says you can’t delete the folders because they’re currently open in another program. In that case, you’ll need to disable Chromium in the Task Manager. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to open the Task Manager and find the Chromium process. Click on it and then click “End Task.”
Once you’ve done that, you should be able to drag the two folders into the Recycle Bin and delete them. Once you’ve done that, Chromium will be gone from your computer. Not only will this prevent the malware from popping up every time you boot up your computer, but it should also improve your computer’s performance by 20-30%.
While this method should work for most people, there are other ways to get rid of Chromium as well. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to comment below or look up other solutions online.
In summary, to remove Chromium from your Windows computer, you need to:
1. Open File Explorer and select This PC
2. Go to your C Drive and find your user account
3. Unhide the App Data folder
4. Find the Chromium folder inside App Data > Local
5. Delete the “Application” and “User Data” folders inside the Chromium folder
6. Disable Chromium in the Task Manager if you encounter an error message
7. Empty the Recycle Bin to delete the folders permanently
By following these steps, you’ll be able to get rid of Chromium and improve your computer’s performance.