How to remove ChromeTab.online redirect [Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge]

If the Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome and Firefox are being re-directed to the page called the ChromeTab.online, then it is possible that your machine is infected with an obnoxious adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software). Most often, the unwanted program installs on the computer in a bundle with free programs that you downloaded and installed from the Internet. Once it gets inside your computer, it’ll alter some machine’s settings including newtab page, startpage and search engine by default in order to redirect your’s web-browser to unwanted web pages or show tons of undesired ads from various third-party ad networks.

The ad-supported software which cause unwanted ChromeTab.online web page to appear, can attack your PC’s browsers like the Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Maybe you approve the idea that the web page from it is just a small problem. But these intrusive ChromeTab.online redirects eat machine resources. The worst is, it be able to collect your surfing history and personal information, including passwords and credit card numbers. In the future, privacy information can be transferred third party companies.

The malicious programs from the adware family that alters the settings of browsers usually affects only the Mozilla Firefox, Edge, Chrome and Microsoft Internet Explorer. However, possible situations, when any other internet browsers will be infected too. The adware may modify the Target property of a browser’s shortcut, so every time you start the browser, instead of your homepage, you will see the undesired ChromeTab.online web-site.

So, if you happen to encounter annoying ChromeTab.online redirect, then be quick and take effort to get rid of ad supported software immediately. Follow the few simple steps below to remove ChromeTab.online redirect. Let us know how you managed by sending us your comments please.

How to remove ChromeTab.online redirect

The answer is right here on this web page. We have put together simplicity and efficiency. It will allow you easily to free your PC of adware responsible for ChromeTab.online redirect. Moreover, you may choose manual or automatic removal method. If you’re familiar with the computer then use manual removal, otherwise use the free anti malware tool created specifically to delete ‘ad supported’ software. Of course, you can combine both methods. Some of the steps will require you to reboot your PC or exit this website. So, read this guidance carefully, then bookmark or print it for later reference.

To remove ChromeTab.online, complete the steps below:

1. Remove ChromeTab.online redirect without any tools
   • Remove ChromeTab.online associated software by using Microsoft Windows Control Panel
   • Fix hijacked web browsers shortcuts to remove ChromeTab.online redirect
   • Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks
   • Delete ChromeTab.online redirect from Internet Explorer
   • Remove ChromeTab.online redirect from Chrome
   • Remove ChromeTab.online from Firefox by resetting browser settings
2. How to automatically remove ChromeTab.online redirect
   • Automatically get rid of ChromeTab.online redirect with Zemana Anti-malware
   • Scan and free your computer of ad supported software with Hitman Pro
   • Run Malwarebytes to delete ChromeTab.online redirect
3. Block ChromeTab.online redirect and other unwanted websites
4. How can you prevent your computer from the attack of ChromeTab.online redirect
5. Finish words

Remove ChromeTab.online redirect without any tools

If you perform exactly the few simple steps below you should be able to remove the ChromeTab.online redirect from the Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and MS Edge internet browsers.

Remove ChromeTab.online associated software by using Microsoft Windows Control Panel

First method for manual adware removal is to go into the MS Windows “Control Panel”, then “Uninstall a program” console. Take a look at the list of applications on your personal computer and see if there are any suspicious and unknown apps. If you see any, you need to delete them. Of course, before doing so, you can do an Internet search to find details on the program. If it is a potentially unwanted program, ad supported software or malicious software, you will likely find information that says so.

It will open the Windows Control Panel as displayed on the screen below.

Next, click “Uninstall a program”
It will show a list of all software installed on your PC. Scroll through the all list, and delete any dubious and unknown applications. To quickly find the latest installed software, we recommend sort software by date in the Control panel.

Fix hijacked web browsers shortcuts to remove ChromeTab.online redirect

Now you need to clean up the web browser shortcut files. Check that the shortcut file referring to the right exe-file of the internet browser, and not on any unknown file.

Right click on the web-browser’s shortcut, click Properties option. On the Shortcut tab, locate the Target field. Click inside, you will see a vertical line – arrow pointer, move it (using -> arrow key on your keyboard) to the right as possible. You will see a text “http://site.address” that has been added here. Remove everything after .exe. An example, for Google Chrome you should remove everything after chrome.exe.

To save changes, press OK . You need to clean all browser’s shortcut files. So, repeat this step for the Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge and Internet Explorer.

Remove unwanted Scheduled Tasks

If the annoying ChromeTab.online web page opens automatically on Windows startup or at equal time intervals, then you need to check the Task Scheduler Library and delete all tasks which have been created by unwanted software.

Press Windows and R keys on the keyboard simultaneously. This displays a dialog box that titled with Run. In the text field, type “taskschd.msc” (without the quotes) and press OK. Task Scheduler window opens. In the left-hand side, click “Task Scheduler Library”, as on the image below.

In the middle part you will see a list of installed tasks. Please choose the first task, its properties will be show just below automatically. Next, click the Actions tab. Pay attention to that it launches on your computer. Found something like “explorer.exe http://site.address” or “chrome.exe http://site.address”, then remove this harmful task. If you are not sure that executes the task, check it through a search engine. If it’s a component of the adware, then this task also should be removed.

Having defined the task that you want to delete, then press on it with the right mouse button and choose Delete as shown in the following example.

Repeat this step, if you have found a few tasks that have been created by adware. Once is finished, close the Task Scheduler window.

Delete ChromeTab.online redirect from Internet Explorer

If you find that IE web browser settings such as default search provider, newtab and start page having been replaced by adware that causes undesired ChromeTab.online redirect, then you may revert back your settings, via the reset web browser procedure.

First, start the Internet Explorer. Next, click the button in the form of gear (). It will display the Tools drop-down menu, click the “Internet Options” as shown in the following example.

In the “Internet Options” window click on the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will display the “Reset Internet Explorer settings” window like below. Select the “Delete personal settings” check box, then press “Reset” button.

You will now need to reboot your system for the changes to take effect.

Remove ChromeTab.online redirect from Chrome

Reset Google Chrome settings is a simple way to get rid of the browser hijacker infections, harmful and ‘ad-supported’ extensions, as well as to recover the web-browser’s home page, search engine and newtab page that have been changed by adware that reroutes your internet browser to the ChromeTab.online web site.

Open the Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal dotes (). It will show the drop-down menu. Select More Tools, then click Extensions.

Carefully browse through the list of installed extensions. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following instructions: Remove Google Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy otherwise, just go to the step below.

Open the Google Chrome main menu again, click to “Settings” option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Advanced” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as displayed in the figure below and click the “Reset settings to their original defaults” button.

Confirm your action, press the “Reset” button.

Remove ChromeTab.online from Firefox by resetting browser settings

Resetting your Firefox is basic troubleshooting step for any issues with your web browser program, including the redirect to ChromeTab.online web-site.

First, run the Firefox and click button. It will display the drop-down menu on the right-part of the browser. Further, click the Help button () like below.

In the Help menu, select the “Troubleshooting Information” option. Another way to open the “Troubleshooting Information” screen – type “about:support” in the web browser adress bar and press Enter. It will open the “Troubleshooting Information” page as on the image below. In the upper-right corner of this screen, press the “Refresh Firefox” button.

It will display the confirmation dialog box. Further, press the “Refresh Firefox” button. The Mozilla Firefox will begin a task to fix your problems that caused by the adware responsible for redirects to ChromeTab.online. After, it is finished, click the “Finish” button.

How to automatically remove ChromeTab.online redirect

The adware can hide its components which are difficult for you to find out and remove completely. This may lead to the fact that after some time, the adware that responsible for the appearance of ChromeTab.online redirect again infect your system. Moreover, We want to note that it is not always safe to remove adware manually, if you do not have much experience in setting up and configuring the Microsoft Windows operating system. The best method to find and get rid of adware is to use free malicious software removal software.

Automatically get rid of ChromeTab.online redirect with Zemana Anti-malware

We suggest using the Zemana Anti-malware that are completely clean your computer of the ad supported software. The utility is an advanced malware removal application made by (c) Zemana lab. It is able to help you remove potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers, malware, toolbars, ransomware and adware which made to redirect your browser to the ChromeTab.online.

Now you can install and run Zemana to get rid of ChromeTab.online redirect from your web browser by following the steps below:

Visit the following page to download Zemana AntiMalware (ZAM) installer called Zemana.AntiMalware.Setup on your computer. Save it on your Microsoft Windows desktop.

Start the installer after it has been downloaded successfully and then follow the prompts to setup this tool on your computer.

During installation you can change some settings, but we recommend you do not make any changes to default settings.

When install is complete, this malware removal tool will automatically launch and update itself. You will see its main window as displayed on the screen below.

Now click the “Scan” button . Zemana Free utility will begin scanning the whole system to find out ad-supported software responsible for redirecting your internet browser to ChromeTab.online website. A system scan may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your PC. When a malicious software, ‘ad supported’ software or PUPs are found, the count of the security threats will change accordingly.

After the scanning is done, you can check all items found on your computer. Review the report and then press “Next” button.

The Zemana AntiMalware will begin to delete adware that causes browsers to display undesired ChromeTab.online web page. When the task is finished, you may be prompted to restart your personal computer to make the change take effect.

Scan and free your computer of ad supported software with Hitman Pro

Hitman Pro is a portable utility which scans for and uninstalls unwanted programs like hijacker infections, adware, toolbars, other internet browser extensions and other malware. It scans your machine for adware and prepares a list of items marked for removal. Hitman Pro will only erase those unwanted applications that you wish to be removed.

HitmanPro can be downloaded from the following link. Save it to your Desktop so that you can access the file easily.

When downloading is finished, open the file location. You will see an icon like below.

Double click the HitmanPro desktop icon. Once the utility is launched, you will see a screen as shown below.

Further, click “Next” button to perform a system scan for the adware which cause undesired ChromeTab.online web-page to appear. After HitmanPro has finished scanning your computer, a list of all items found is created as shown in the following example.

Review the results once the utility has done the system scan. If you think an entry should not be quarantined, then uncheck it. Otherwise, simply click “Next” button. It will open a dialog box, press the “Activate free license” button.

Run Malwarebytes to delete ChromeTab.online redirect

We recommend using the Malwarebytes Free which are completely clean your PC of the ad-supported software. The free tool is an advanced malware removal program made by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti malware technology. It is able to help you delete intrusive ChromeTab.online redirect from your internet browsers, PUPs, malware, hijacker infections, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your PC for free.

Click the following link to download the latest version of MalwareBytes for Microsoft Windows. Save it on your Desktop.

After the download is complete, close all software and windows on your PC system. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that’s called mb3-setup like below.

When the installation begins, you will see the “Setup wizard” which will help you setup Malwarebytes on your system.

Once install is finished, you will see window as displayed on the image below.

Now press the “Scan Now” button to begin checking your personal computer for the ad-supported software responsible for ChromeTab.online redirect. This task may take some time, so please be patient. When a malicious software, ‘ad supported’ software or potentially unwanted applications are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the scanning is finished.

After the scanning is finished, MalwareBytes AntiMalware will show a scan report. Review the report and then click “Quarantine Selected” button.

The Malwarebytes will now delete adware that created to reroute your web-browser to ChromeTab.online. After the clean up is finished, you may be prompted to reboot your computer.

The following video explains few simple steps on how to remove hijacker infection, ‘ad supported’ software and other malicious software with MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM).

Block ChromeTab.online redirect and other unwanted websites

By installing an ad-blocking program like AdGuard, you are able to stop ChromeTab.online, autoplaying video ads and delete tons of distracting and intrusive ads on webpages.

AdGuard can be downloaded from the following link. Save it on your MS Windows desktop.

Once the download is finished, double-click the downloaded file to start it. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen as shown on the image below.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed and an icon will be placed on your desktop. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guide as displayed in the following example.

Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guidance which will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your PC system, AdGuard will start automatically and block page, ChromeTab.online redirect, as well as other harmful or misleading webpages. For an overview of all the features of the program, or to change its settings you can simply double-click on the AdGuard icon, which may be found on your desktop.

How can you prevent your computer from the attack of ChromeTab.online redirect

The adware that redirects your web-browser to annoying ChromeTab.online web-page, can be categorized as potentially unwanted application (PUA) which mostly comes on the machine with other free software. Most commonly, this unwanted application comes without the user’s knowledge. Therefore, many users aren’t even aware that their personal computer has been hijacked with malicious software. Please follow the easy rules in order to protect your personal computer from any undesired applications: do not install any suspicious software, read the user agreement and select only the Custom, Manual or Advanced installation method, do not rush to click the Next button. Also, always try to find a review of the program on the Web. Be careful and attentive! If ChromeTab.online redirect has already come into your personal computer, then you need to check your PC for ad-supported software and other malicious software. Use our detailed step by step tutorial which are listed above.

Finish words

After completing the step by step guidance above, your computer should be clean from ‘ad supported’ software responsible for redirections to ChromeTab.online. The Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge will no longer redirect you to various intrusive pages. Unfortunately, if the instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help in our Spyware/Malware removal forum.