Chedot is one of those browser apps that shows up when you’re trying to download something else—usually bundled with a free software package or slipped in through a shady download link. I’ve seen it masquerade as a “fast” or “private” browser, but in reality, it’s just a rebranded Chromium shell loaded with adware, tracking scripts, and forced search hijacks. It sets your homepage to some random portal full of sponsored links, changes your default search engine to its own sketchy version, and injects ads into every page you visit. What makes it such a pain to get rid of isn’t just how it installs without asking—it’s how deeply it embeds itself. It doesn’t play by normal uninstall rules. It drops files in multiple user directories, creates scheduled tasks that respawn the app after removal, adds registry entries that tie it to system startup, and even hooks into browser protocols so every link you click tries to open in Chedot. I’ve had it reinstall itself after a reboot, even after I thought I’d cleaned it out. And because it often runs under your profile with hidden permissions, Windows doesn’t always recognize it as a full application, making it harder to remove through standard tools.
Uninstalling Chedot on Windows 10:
I’ve had to nuke this thing off a few machines, and let me tell you—don’t rely on the first uninstaller you find. Start by pressing Windows + I to open Settings, go to Apps > Apps & features. Search for “Chedot.” It might show up under “Chedot Browser,” “Chedot LLC,” or something vague like “Web Browser.” Click it, then Uninstall, and run through the steps. But don’t assume it’s gone—this usually only removes the surface layer.
Now, press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl, and hit Enter. This opens the classic Programs and Features window. Scroll through carefully. Sometimes Chedot hides under a random name or doesn’t appear at all. If it’s there, uninstall it again.
Next, manual cleanup time. Open File Explorer and go to:
C:\Program Files\Chedot\C:\Program Files (x86)\Chedot\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Chedot\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Chedot\
Delete all these folders. The AppData ones are hidden, so either enable “Hidden items” in the View tab or paste %localappdata%\Chedot and %appdata%\Chedot directly into the address bar.
Also, press Windows + R, type %temp%, and delete any temporary files related to Chedot.
Now, stop it from launching at startup. Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), go to the Startup tab, and look for anything like “Chedot” or “Browser” with a suspicious publisher. Right-click and Disable it.
Then, open Task Scheduler (search in Start), go to Task Scheduler Library, and look for any tasks with “Chedot” in the name. These are what bring it back after reboot. Right-click and Delete them.
Open Services (search in Start), look for anything like “ChedotUpdater” or “ChedotService.” Stop it and set Startup type to Disabled.
Fix your default browser: go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, click Web browser, and set it to Chrome, Edge, or whatever you actually use. Also, go to Choose default apps by protocol and make sure HTTP, HTTPS, and HTML are pointing to your real browser.
Now, clean the registry. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and back up your registry first—right-click “This PC” > Export. Then go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ChedotHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\ChedotHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\http\shell\open\commandHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\https\shell\open\command
Delete any Chedot-related keys and make sure the command entries point to your actual browser, not Chedot.exe.
Uninstalling Chedot on Windows 11:
The process is nearly identical, but Windows 11 hides some tools a little deeper. Click Start, press Windows + I, go to Apps > Installed apps. Search for “Chedot.” When it appears, click the three dots (⋯) and select Uninstall. Run the uninstaller.
But again, it might not be fully gone. Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl, and check the full list. Remove any related entries.
Now, manually delete leftovers. Go to:
C:\Program Files\Chedot\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\Chedot\C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\Chedot\
Use Run with %localappdata%\Chedot and %appdata%\Chedot to get there fast.
Open Task Manager, go to Startup, and disable any Chedot entries.
Open Task Scheduler, delete any Chedot-related tasks.
Open Services, stop and disable any Chedot services.
Fix your default browser: go to Settings > Apps > Default apps, then click Set defaults by app or Choose default apps by protocol, and reassign all web-related file types and protocols.
For the registry, same as before: use regedit, back up first, then remove all Chedot keys under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\. Be thorough—miss one, and it might come back.
Even after all this, I’ve seen Chedot reappear after a Windows update or driver install. That’s why I don’t waste hours on manual cleanup anymore. I use PerfectUninstaller. It scans deep—finds hidden services, scheduled tasks, browser hijackers, temp files, and registry junk that Chedot buries in your system. It removes everything in one click, and actually stays gone. No more ads, no homepage changes, no random popups. If you’re serious about cleaning your PC without the headache, just use PerfectUninstaller. It’s the only tool I trust to make sure Chedot doesn’t keep sneaking back in.
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