Jun 8, 2025

When i open new tab and search it always redirects me to google.com

When i open new tab and search it always redirects me to google.com and on the screen its just like opening a new one and i know the issue with my browser its connected to my account accross devices, its not extentions. The cause of this was i downloaded a virus about 3 years ago and i did something to remove virus it worked but it caused this ive reset my browser settings isnt 
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Hello Hazink, Welcome to the Google Chrome user support forum!

 AT FIRST
Check the computer with the ADWCLEANER program (first click the SETTINGS button, select all BASIC RECOVERY ACTIONS, then CONTROL PANEL and SCAN , then CLEAR )
 

 
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Thanks for the question. Everything stated above is my personal opinion and does not necessarily guarantee a solution. If the answer helped you, click the [Recommend] button.
Start with a factory reset
copy to address bar
chrome://settings/resetProfileSettings
and press Enter
after press RESET SETTINGS

Then Reset Flags
copy to address bar
chrome://flags/
and press Enter
On the top right there will be a button Restore default settings
Jun 13, 2025
Hey sorry for not responding fast i forgot about this thread but i tried what you said and it didnt fix it. Thanks for taking time out of your day to help me!
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