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5 Minute HelpDesk – How to Disable or Uninstall Browser Extensions

You may have installed different extensions to add additional features to your browser. But did you know too many extensions can slow down your browser? Want to disable or uninstall the extensions in your web browser that you no longer want to use? Our IT helpdesk from Perth shows you how to disable or uninstall browser extensions for various browsers.

Google Chrome

To Disable an Extension
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To Remove an Extension

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Mozilla Firefox

To Disable an Extension

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Microsoft Edge

To Disable an Extension

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To Remove an Extension

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Internet Explorer

To Disable an Extension

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To remove or uninstall an add-on from Internet Explorer, you will need to use the “Add/Remove programs” feature in Windows.

To Uninstall an Extension in Windows 10

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In case you can’t find the extension in the list of apps, find the location of the extension where it is installed on your computer, and delete it manually.

Safari

To Disable an Extension

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To Remove an Extension

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Opera

To Disable an Extension

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To Remove an Extension

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Note: The built-in Opera AdBlocker extension can only be disabled and can’t be uninstalled. These are the steps to disable or uninstall browser extensions in different web browsers. Can’t find your web browser or have trouble with disabling browser extensions? Contact us or email at helpdesk@computingaustralia.group, we are 24/7 ready to provide you with the best IT support.

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Web Browser – An application used to access and view information on the internet—E.g. Chrome, Firefox, Edge etc.

Extension – A software application that adds a capacity or functionality to a web browser.