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From what did you install deb package, flatpak or snap.
deb
Are you sure the deb didn't quietly install a snap package? The last time I tried, it tried to wget a .snap from api.snapcraft.io.
i downloaded from the vilvaldi web site a. dab file
Yeah, so did I. And after the deb finished installing, my firewall showed it wget a snap.
Just check in snap list
how do i check the snap list?
just type "snap list" in terminal
Do you have synaptic in your applications?
i don't think so
sudo apt purge vivaldi-stable
Then, as yourself (not root):
rm -rf ${HOME}/.cache/vivaldi ${HOME}/.config/vivaldi
That removes the package, and your personal stored config and cache of the browser. NOTE: rm -rf is permanent without a backup or snapshot to restore from. Don't delete these unless you are certain you want to.
ok thank you so much that did fix it
Awesome!
ok how do I make I'm myself not at the root level
Open a new terminal and you should be fine. When using sudo you get root level access.
Vivaldi is malware confirmed