How to Remove the “Safe Torrent Scanner” Chrome Extension

If you’ve recently encountered the “Safe Torrent Scanner” extension being automatically added to your Chrome browser every time you create a new profile, you’re not alone. Many users have reported this issue, particularly after installing certain torrenting applications, such as uTorrent Web or the uTorrent client for Windows.

Understanding the Issue

The unexpected presence of the “Safe Torrent Scanner” extension can be quite frustrating. It often reappears even after uninstalling related software and performing scans with various security tools, including HitmanPro, AdwCleaner from Malwarebytes, and Malwarebytes itself. If you’ve already attempted to reinstall Chrome without success, it can feel like an endless loop.

Steps to Remove the Extension

1. Check Installed Extensions

• Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/.
• Look for “Safe Torrent Scanner” in the list.
• If you find it, click “Remove” to uninstall the extension.

2. Review Your Installed Programs

• Go to the Control Panel on your Windows machine.
• Navigate to “Programs” > “Programs and Features.”
• Look for any suspicious software or applications related to torrenting that may have been installed unintentionally. Uninstall anything that appears misaligned or unfamiliar.

3. Reset Chrome Settings

• Type chrome://settings/reset in your address bar and press Enter.
• Click on “Restore settings to their original defaults” to reset Chrome to its factory settings. This action will disable all your extensions and clear temporary data.

4. Run a Complete Malware Scan

• Even if previous scans didn’t detect anything, consider using multiple tools. Some excellent options are Bitdefender, Kaspersky, or ESET for an overall clean.
• Ensure your system is free from any harmful software that may be causing the extension to reappear.

5. Create a New Chrome Profile

• If the issue persists, try creating a new Chrome profile after running the steps above.
• Go to chrome://settings/people and click “Add person”. Set up the new profile without importing any settings or extensions from the old profile.

6. Consider Alternative Browsers

• If you continuously face problems with Chrome, consider using alternative browsers such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge, at least temporarily, while you work on removing