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Download the latest release:\n```bash\ncurl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EthanSpleefan/ChromePolicyRemover/main/chrome_cleaner.bat\n```\n\n2. Right-click the batch file  \n3. Select **\"Run as administrator\"**\n\n## 🖥️ Usage\n\n```powershell\n# Run with default options\n\u003e .\\chrome_cleaner.bat\n\n# Advanced options (edit batch file):\n# - Add custom registry paths\n# - Modify directory targets\n# - Enable verbose logging\n```\n\n\n## ⚠️ Important Notes\n\n- 🔒 **Backup First!** - Can cause Chrome settings reset\n- 🛑 **Antivirus Alert** - Registry edits may trigger warnings\n- 💾 **Data Loss** - Removes all Chrome policies indiscriminately\n- ⚡ **Reboot Required** - For changes to take full effect\n\n## ❓ FAQ\n\n**Q: My AV flagged this as suspicious. Is it safe?**  \nA: This is a false positive due to registry modifications. Review the source code before running.\n\n**Q: Will this remove my Chrome bookmarks?**  \nA: No, only resets policies and managed settings. User data remains intact.\n\n**Q: Can I recover removed policies?**  \nA: Not directly. You'll need to reapply policies through your MDM/GPO system.\n\n## 🛠️ Technical Details\n\n```text\nTarget Locations Removed:\n├── Registry Paths (8)\n├── System32 Folders (2)\n├── Program Files Folders (2)\n└── Enterprise Enrollment Keys\n\nPost-Cleanup Actions:\n1. Forces gpupdate\n2. Removes residual files\n3. Verifies cleanup\n```\n\n## 📄 License\n\nMIT License - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for full text\n\n---\n\n**⚠ DISCLAIMER**: Use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Google LLC.","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fethanspleefan%2Fchromepolicyremover","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fethanspleefan%2Fchromepolicyremover","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fethanspleefan%2Fchromepolicyremover/lists"}