how to remove browser extension "AstralQuantor" from Edge

KENT HAVERSTOCK 0 Reputation points
2025-12-09T20:26:58.7266667+00:00

Edge does not open anymore, it goes automatically to chrome. I don't understand it.

Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Windows 11
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  1. KENT HAVERSTOCK 0 Reputation points
    2025-12-09T20:30:36.5766667+00:00

    I cannot remove it by "manage extensions"

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  2. _AW_ 64,236 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-12-09T21:23:16.0933333+00:00

    Please provide Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) logs for analysis.

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/

    Note: If you are using Edge or Chrome, SmartScreen may initially block the download. Click on the three dots next to the warning and select Keep => Click the Delete drop arrow => Keep anyway.

    • If your computer's language is not English, rename FRST64.exe to FRST64English.exe
    • Run the tool, leave the default settings, and press Scan.
    • Zip the logs, FRST.txt and Addition.txt, then upload to a cloud storage service like OneDrive, Google Drive or gofile.io
    • Post the share link.

    Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support

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  3. Lucky 5,090 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-09T21:33:06.7866667+00:00

    Hi KENT HAVERSTOCK, I can imagine how stressful this is having your browser hijacked and Edge refusing to open properly can feel like you’ve lost control of your system.

    To remove AstralQuantor from Edge uninstall any suspicious apps and run a malware scan, delete any Edge policies in the registry that force the extension manually remove its folder from the Edge extensions directory reset Edge to default settings then restart Edge and confirm the extension and Managed by your organization message are gone.

    When you check Edge’s settings under edge://policy do you see any enforced policies or extension IDs listed that could indicate AstralQuantor is being installed via a system or group policy?

    Best regards

    Lucky Charm

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