How to remove Total Safety for Chrome unwanted extension

What kind of software is Total Safety for Chrome?

Total Safety for Chrome is promoted as a browser extension management tool capable of scanning them for malicious behavior. Instead of working as advertised, this unwanted extension can change browsers' operation/appearance and collect sensitive data.

Total Safety for Chrome overview

Numerous browser extensions have been discovered that share similarities with Total Safety for Chrome and link them to the same group. This unwanted extension has data-tracking abilities.

Software in this group has been used to collect users' browsing histories and Internet cookies. However, they (including Total Safety for Chrome) might also be used to target log-in credentials (usernames/passwords), personally identifiable details, and credit/debit card numbers. There is some evidence suggesting that this group of extensions may function as spyware or information stealers.

Additionally, Total Safety for Chrome asks permission to display notifications – hence, it could be used to deliver browser notification spam. This extension also requests permission to manage apps, extensions, and themes. The ability can be used to alter browsers' behavior and appearance.

Similar extensions have boasted heavily obfuscated code and could execute scripts. This group of software may be controlled remotely. Therefore, this could be true of Total Safety for Chrome as well.

Exactly how this software is used might differ, yet its presence on a device undeniably poses a significant security threat. Browser extensions like Total Safety for Chrome may cause system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even lead to identity theft.

Unwanted browser extensions in general

We have written about numerous unwanted browser extensions. This software usually possesses harmful capabilities, and the most prevalent ones include data tracking, displaying ads or generating redirects (adware), or modifying browsers to promote fake search engines (browser hijackers). Typically, these extensions are promoted as useful tools, but they seldom work as promised. Keep in mind that even if a piece of software operates exactly as advertised – that is not definitive proof of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Total Safety for Chrome install on my computer?

Browser extensions similar to Total Safety for Chrome have been proliferated as unlisted software on the Chrome Web Store; thus, they cannot be found through searches and must be accessed directly. They could be endorsed via malvertising (intrusive ads), online scams, or deceptive promotional webpages.

Unwanted software can be promoted on various suspect pages, which (aside from the aforementioned) may be accessed via redirects caused by misspelled URLs, sites using rogue advertising networks, and adware.

"Bundling" – packing regular program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is another common distribution technique. The risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by rushing through installations (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).

Intrusive advertisements spread such software as well. Once clicked on, some of these adverts can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user consent.

How to avoid installation of unwanted software?

We highly recommend researching software and downloading only from official/verified sources. Installation processes must be approached with caution, e.g., by reading terms, exploring possible options, using "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, tools, etc.

Another recommendation is to be careful when browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content usually appears legitimate and harmless. For example, intrusive ads may look innocuous – yet redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such adverts/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Total Safety for Chrome, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this rogue software.

Screenshot of the permissions requested by Total Safety for Chrome:

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Quick menu:

• What is Total Safety for Chrome?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Unwanted software removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for any unwanted applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove rogue extensions from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Total Safety for Chrome" and all other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the total safety for chrome malicious extension, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plugins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with total safety for chrome malicious extension removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the total safety for chrome malicious extension, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What harm can Total Safety for Chrome cause?

Total Safety for Chrome can alter browser behavior and it tracks browsing data. Generally, abilities of this kind can be used to cause problems like system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

What does Total Safety for Chrome do?

As mentioned in the previous answer, Total Safety for Chrome can change browser behavior and appearance. It can also collect sensitive user data. Similar unwanted extensions have shown the ability for some remote control, as well as to gather browsing histories and browser cookies, manage browser tabs, execute scripts, and may even operate as spyware or data-stealers.

Will Combo Cleaner remove unwanted software?

Combo Cleaner can scan devices and eliminate all kinds of unwanted/malicious software. It is noteworthy that manual removal (performed without security programs) might not be an ideal solution. In some cases, after a piece of software has been manually removed – various remnants (files) stay within the system. The remaining components might continue to run and cause issues. Therefore, it is paramount to eliminate undesirable software thoroughly.