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How do I force uninstall browser extension in chrome from Windows 11
Reset Chrome Settings is a built-in restoration method to uninstall browser extension when normal removal fails, such as when extensions are stuck, grayed out, or managed by system policies.
It resets Chrome to its original default state, which automatically disables all installed extensions but retains your important personal data like bookmarks and saved passwords.
First, open Google Chrome and type chrome://settings/reset in the address bar, then press Enter to enter the reset page.
Click the option labeled "Restore settings to their original defaults", and then click the Reset settings button in the pop-up confirmation window to start the restoration.
Once the reset is complete, Chrome will restart automatically, and all extensions will be disabled.
You can re-enable the extensions you trust later if needed.
This method cannot uninstall browser extension completely by deleting extension files, but it can disable all extensions to stop them from running, making it an effective solution for stubborn extensions that cannot be removed normally.
If you don’t want to use complex registry operations or manual file deletion, you can try this method.
This is a drastic measure that affects all extensions, so you should think it through carefully before proceeding.