What is Understanding Errors?

Understanding Errors is a browser extension compatible with Google Chrome that is described as “an extension that modifies your browser to improve annoying internet error pages.” This may sound like an inconspicuous and niche tool but once it is installed it will modify your search options and see what you search for online. It may also show advertisements and sponsored search results based on internet browsing history.

There is additionally a second description written by the publisher that reads “Understanding Errors is an advanced extension that offers seamless navigation, relevant results, even on error-prone sites.”

Is Understanding Errors Safe?

Understanding Errors is available in the Google Web Store for Chrome users which may make it appear safe to use. However, it may perform tasks many users find violating their privacy and expectations. The extension for Google Chrome is essentially advertised by third-party advertising networks that may advertise malicious programs and browser extensions. In addition, these advertising networks may advertise software as something it is not to dupe users into installing something they did not expect which may be malicious.

Whether or not Understanding Errors is safe to use is for the user to decide. However, I do not recommend it.

• The extension is advertised by a potentially malicious advertising network
• The advertising network may promote malware, adware, spyware, and viruses
• The advertising network may fraudulently promote the extension as something it is not
• The extension changes your search settings, including the default browser
• The extension shows advertisements and sponsored search results

In addition to these tasks, the extension has permissions in Google Chrome to:

• Read your browsing history
• Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
• Record your browsing history while in incognito mode

How to Remove Understanding Errors

Follow these instructions to remove the Understanding Errors extension from Chrome and other popular web browsers. And, to remove malware and viruses from your computer or mobile device if you have been exposed to the threats.

How to Remove Understanding Errors from Chrome

1. Go to Customize and control Google Chrome, then navigate to Extensions and click on Manage Extensions.
2. Find the extension and click the Remove button.

How to Remove Understanding Errors from Firefox

1. Open Mozilla Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to open the menu.
2. Select Add-ons from the menu and go to Extensions.
3. Find the extension causing understanding errors and click the Remove button.

How to Remove Understanding Errors from Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three horizontal dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
2. Click on Extensions and select Manage Extensions.
3. Locate the extension associated with understanding errors and click the Remove button.

How to Remove Understanding Errors from Safari

1. Go to Preferences and navigate to Extensions.
2. Find the extension and click the Uninstall button.

How to Uninstall Unwanted Software From Windows

1. For Windows 11 and Windows 10:
   • Open Settings.
   • Go to Apps > Apps and Features.
   • Locate the software you want to uninstall and click Uninstall.
2. For other versions of Windows:
   • Open Control Panel.
   • Navigate to Programs > Programs and Features.
   • Find the software you wish to uninstall and click Uninstall/Change.

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1. Download Malwarebytes: [Here’s a Link!]
2. Install Malwarebytes
3. Open Malwarebytes
4. Click Get started
5. Click Scan to start a scan for unwanted programs, malware, and viruses
6. Click Quarantine once the scan is complete
7. You can view a report or click Done