The Internet is a space where we can find many useful things , but at the same time we could find things that are not going to help us as much. Many times when we browse, either from our cell phone or our PC, we can come across viruses that compromise our browser.
If it has ever happened to you that your browser stops working correctly , then there could be a simple solution to all your problems. In today’s article we teach you how to reset your Chrome browser settings so that you can continue browsing without any problem.
How to restore GOOGLE CHROME to factory settings – Initial setup
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- What changes occur when resetting Google Chrome settings?
- How to reset Chrome settings to default?
- From your version of PC Windows or Mac
- On the Windows or Mac mobile app
- What are the problems that occur when resetting Chrome and how to fix them?
- Settings are automatically reset
- Settings menu won’t open
What changes occur when resetting Google Chrome settings?
It must be taken into account that when we are browsing, there is a possibility that we will come across a virus on pages that are usually malicious , so our browser settings could be affected. These viruses are generally in charge of sending us to external pages or configuring main tabs with browsers other than Google’s.
All this can be solved by resetting our browser settings . By doing this, all the data that we have previously configured will return to its original version, which means that the fixed tabs will go away as well as all the extensions will stop working.
How to reset Chrome settings to default?
We have already established that restoring Chrome’s default values can be a good solution if it is having problems with browsing, now keep in mind that in order to reset the browser the procedure varies depending on whether you are using a PC or a cell phone .
From your version of PC Windows or Mac
Luckily the Chrome browser works the same way on both Windows and Mac , so you only have to follow these simple steps to reset the settings:
- In your browser, open the options tab with the button represented by three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the ‘Settings’ option to open a new tabwith all Chrome settings.
- Then scroll to the bottom of the page and select ‘Advanced Settings’ to open new options.
- Now in the ‘Restore settings and erase’ section select the option ‘Restore settings to original default values’
- A new window will appear in which you must select the ‘Reset settings’ button
Once you have followed these steps, the configuration of your browser will be restored to its factory values , so you will be able to notice a better performance in the browser.
On the Windows or Mac mobile app
Although it is true that the Chrome browser works in very similar ways on mobile devices, the truth is that it does not have the option to restore the factory settings , so we will have to rely on the system settings of our device to be able to reset them.
If you are using the application on Android , you will only have to follow the following steps, so you will achieve the same effect on your browser:
- Go to the ‘Settings’ or ‘settings’ application on your device
- Then go to the ‘Applications’ section and locate the Chrome application
- Then select ‘clear application data’ and the application will automatically return to its original state
Now on iPhone the procedure is quite similar , but so that there is no confusion we will explain it to you in the following steps:
- Go to the ‘Settings’ application and then go to the general menu
- Then hit the ‘Space iPhone’ menu and locate the Chrome app
- Once inside, select the ‘Delete application’ button and in this way you will delete any customization within the application
These may be the solution to the problems that your browser may be presenting, but if you suspect that the problems may be coming from a page and you want to opt for a less drastic option, then all you have to do is delete your search or browsing history to solve it.
What are the problems that occur when resetting Chrome and how to fix them?
Alright, you’ve now reset your Chrome settings, however, there are times when the browser may have certain issues even after you’ve reset it. If that is your case, then here below we leave you the possible problems and how to solve them.
Settings are automatically reset
Chrome may be resetting your homepage settings or sticky tabs and even extensions . This could be because Chrome detects a problem with them and consequently returns its original settings to prevent the problem from getting worse.
Settings menu won’t open
If Chrome does not show you the configuration menu, it is most likely that there is a problem with the application, so it is best to uninstall the browser and reinstall it from the official Google page.