How to Remove Barbor.co.in

Open your web browser and navigate to its menu to access browser settings. If you are using Chrome, click on the three vertical dots located in the top-right corner. Firefox users should look for the three horizontal lines in the same area.

Once the menu is open, locate the Extensions or Add-ons section. This is where all installed browser extensions are listed, allowing you to review them carefully for any unfamiliar, unnecessary, or potentially harmful add-ons that might be affecting your browsing experience.

Carefully inspect the list of installed extensions, thoroughly checking their names, descriptions, and permissions. Some harmful extensions may disguise themselves with misleading names or icons, so be extra cautious. If you notice anything that seems out of place or unfamiliar, click Remove immediately to delete it and prevent potential security risks.

If you are unsure about a particular extension, conduct a quick online search using its exact name. Many malicious extensions have been reported by users, and you may find reviews or forum discussions confirming whether an extension is safe or a known threat. Taking the time to verify can prevent further complications.

Navigate to your browser’s Privacy and Security settings and locate the Site Permissions section. Websites can request various permissions to access features like notifications, camera, microphone, and location services. While some legitimate sites need these permissions, malicious websites may exploit them to track you, steal data, or bombard you with unwanted pop-ups.

Carefully review which websites have been granted these permissions and ensure that no unfamiliar or suspicious sites have access. If any permission seems unnecessary, revoke it immediately to reduce potential security risks and limit unauthorized control over your browsing experience.

If you find any websites that have excessive permissions you don’t remember approving, click the permission settings and revoke access immediately. This simple action helps prevent unauthorized control over your browser and stops harmful sites from manipulating your online activity. Afterward, restart your browser to ensure all changes take effect. If Barbor.co.in persists, move on to more advanced removal techniques.

To view the current policies applied to your browser, enter the appropriate command into your browser’s address bar:

– For Chrome: chrome://policy
– For Edge: edge://policy

After entering the command, you will see a list displaying all active policies affecting your browser. Carefully inspect this list to identify any unexpected, suspicious, or unauthorized policies that may be linked to the Barbor.co.in hijacker.

Examine the Policy Name and Value columns for unusual or unfamiliar entries. Some hijackers use random alphanumeric strings instead of readable names, making them harder to recognize. Write down or take a screenshot of any suspicious policy names and their corresponding values for reference when removing them.

Return to the Extensions section of your browser and enable Developer Mode by toggling the switch in the top-right corner of the page. Doing this reveals additional technical details about each installed extension, including their unique extension ID, which can help you identify unknown or suspicious extensions.

If any extension looks suspicious, note down its extension ID, as you may need this information for manual removal in the next steps.

If you are unable to access the Extensions page due to restrictions imposed by Barbor.co.in, you can manually locate the stored extension files using File Explorer. Navigate to the following directory:

C:\Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions

This folder contains all installed Chrome extensions, stored in subfolders named after their extension IDs. By referencing the suspicious IDs noted earlier, you can pinpoint the exact folders related to malicious extensions.

To ensure complete removal of any unwanted extensions, select all the files inside the Extensions folder and delete them permanently.

For users of Edge or other Chromium-based browsers, extension files are stored in similar directories, although the exact file path may differ slightly. Locate the appropriate browser-specific extension storage folder before proceeding to delete any unwanted extensions.

Once you have completed these steps, return to the Extensions page, turn on Developer mode, and make sure to write down the IDs of any rogue extensions present there.

To access the Registry Editor, press Win + R on your keyboard, type regedit, and hit Enter. This will launch the Registry Editor, allowing you to view and manage system settings that affect how your operating system and applications behave.

If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to grant administrative access, as modifying the registry requires elevated privileges. Once inside the Registry Editor, navigate cautiously to avoid making unintended changes.

Inside the Registry Editor, use the Find function by clicking on Edit > Find, or pressing Ctrl + F. Type the policy values or extension IDs you noted earlier from the browser policy page or Developer Mode section.

Click Find Next to locate any registry keys associated with Barbor.co.in. If you find any matches, right-click on the entry and select Delete. Repeat this search multiple times to ensure all related values and entries are removed, as hijackers often spread across different registry locations.

Some registry entries may have restricted permissions, preventing you from deleting them. If you encounter an entry that cannot be removed, follow these steps to override the permissions:

– Right-click the registry entry and select Permissions.
– Click on Advanced, then locate the Owner section at the top.
– Click Change, type Everyone into the field, and press Check Names followed by OK.

After modifying permissions, enable the two options labeled Replace owner on subcontainers and objects and Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object.

Click Apply, then OK to confirm the changes. Now, return to the problematic registry key, right-click it, and choose Delete. This ensures that even stubborn policies tied to Barbor.co.in are completely erased from your system.

Press Win + S, type Edit Group Policy, and launch the Group Policy Editor. This tool allows system administrators to configure and enforce policies, including those that may have been hijacked by Barbor.co.in.

Once inside, navigate to Administrative Templates, a section that contains browser-related settings that may have been altered.

Right-click on Administrative Templates, select Add/Remove, and simply remove all entries in the list unless any of them were added personally by you.

If you are using Google Chrome, a dedicated tool called the Chrome Policy Remover can automatically remove unauthorized policies. Follow these steps:

– Download the tool from a trusted source.
– Right-click the downloaded file and select Run as administrator to ensure full access.
– Allow the tool to scan and remove all active Chrome policies, restoring default settings.

This method is highly effective for users who prefer an automated approach instead of manually editing browser and system settings.

When running third-party tools like the Chrome Policy Remover, Windows may display a security warning preventing execution. This happens because Windows automatically blocks software from unrecognized developers.

To proceed, click More Info, then select Run Anyway. This will allow the tool to execute, provided you have verified its legitimacy. Always ensure that you are downloading security tools from reputable sources to avoid additional risks.

Return to the Extensions or Add-ons page and carefully examine all installed extensions one last time. If any suspicious or unknown items remain, click Remove to delete them permanently.

Even if you’ve previously removed extensions, some hijackers reinstall themselves after a system restart. Reviewing this section once more ensures that no malicious add-ons have reappeared.

Go to Clear Browsing Data, select All Time as the time range, and check all options except Saved Passwords. Then, click Clear Data to delete cached files, cookies, and browsing history that may still contain traces of Barbor.co.in.

Clearing this data prevents malicious scripts from reloading when you restart your browser and helps ensure a fresh start.

Navigate to your browser’s Privacy and Security settings and open Site Settings. Carefully review each permission category, such as notifications, location access, and camera permissions, to ensure that no unauthorized websites retain access to your system’s features.

If any suspicious sites still have permissions, click Remove or Block to revoke access permanently. This prevents hijackers from regaining control over your browser settings.

Open Manage Search Engines, check the list of configured search providers, and remove any unknown or suspicious entries. Ensure that your default search engine is set to a trusted provider like Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo to prevent redirection to malicious websites.

Go to On Startup and Appearance settings to check whether your homepage or startup pages have been altered. If you see an unfamiliar URL set as your homepage, remove it and restore it to a trusted website.

Some hijackers modify these settings to keep redirecting users to rogue sites, so reverting them to defaults ensures a clean browsing experience.