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added thing microsoft called ecosia (its site ecosia.org) , don't want have extension on microsoft edge anymore, can't seem find way remove it, it's not in extensions tab , not shown anywhere unless search turns ecosia search not bing. it's not virus or want remove way, ideas?

hello,

where did download ecosia.org? 

open task manager > ecosia.org in processes tab > select click on end task

control panel > programs & features > uninstall programs > select ecosia.org > select uninstall

start > type regedit

look following keys , removet hem windows registry. ensure create backup of windows registry should need restore registry.

key_local_machinesystemcurrentcontrolsetserviceswpm
hkey_current_usersoftwaremicrosoftinternet explorermain “default_page_url”
hkey_local_machine\software\classes\[adware name]
hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run “.exe”
hkcu\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\random
hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\random
hkey_current_user\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings “certificaterevocation” = ’0

remove ecosia.org home page settings

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