It is very easy to detect if Google Chrome has a redirect virus. Google Chrome can be set to update itself automatically, which is the safest way to do it. 10 This is much simpler: Steps to Remove Multiple Startup Tabs on Chrome. On the Search field on top, type “startup”. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program. Select the Extensions settings and if you see any add-ons potentially related to the hijacker uninstall them. This Mac threat can affect Safari, Chrome, and even Firefox browsers. Once infected, the user may see a different home or new tab page in Chrome, Firefox, Safari or other browser. The – Dennis Christiansen Mar 4 '19 at 10:06 | Show 1 more comment.