If you have just installed Windows 11, you may be dealing with Chrome crashing or freezing problems. Google Chrome not working on Windows 11 can be problematic, especially if you are unfamiliar with other web browsers.
Many users have reported that the Chrome browser is freezing on Windows 11; the problem usually appears after upgrading to Windows 11. If you’ve been facing the same problem, here’s what you should do.
Chrome Keeps Crashing Windows 11
There can be various reasons why Chrome keeps crashing Windows 11. For example, if Google Chrome uses too many system resources, your Windows 11 computer will crash.
If the browser is crashing on Windows 11, corrupted cache, firewall blocking, malware, incorrect Chrome configuration, or VPN/Proxy may be the reasons.
Whatever it is, it’s pretty easy to fix Google Chrome crashing on Windows 11. So, if you can’t use Google Chrome on your Windows PC, follow our shared methods.
1. Restart your Windows 11 Computer
Before you follow the other methods, restart your Windows 11 computer. Restarting is recommended before making any conclusions.
When you restart your computer, all apps and processes are released from the memory. If Google Chrome is not working on your Windows 11, you can try restarting your device.
2. Check Background Running Processes
If Google Chrome is freezing Windows 11, you must closely check the background running processes.
You can use the Task Manager on Windows 11 to check all background processes. Check whether the Chrome browser uses the most system resources or any other app.
If you find any app besides Google Chrome, you can disable it from the Task Manager.
3. Run Google Chrome as an administrator
If Google Chrome does not open on Windows 11, try running the web browser as an administrator. To do that, follow the simple steps we have shared below.
1. Right-click the Chrome desktop icon and select Run as administrator.
2. The above step will run Google Chrome as an administrator. If you have always wanted to run Chrome as an administrator, follow the next step.
3. Right-click on Chrome and select Properties.
4. On Google Chrome Properties, switch to the Compatibility tab.
5. On Settings, check the ‘Run this program as an administrator‘ option.
6. After making the changes, click on the Apply button and then on OK.
4. Check Your Network Connection
One of the top reasons for Chrome’s occasional lag & crash is the unstable network connection. Network connection issues can create various issues with the websites and apps.
You need to ensure that your WiFi or Ethernet connection is working and your device has active internet connectivity. You can visit sites like fast.com to check whether your internet is working and how fast your internet speed is.
If you have internet connectivity issues, rule them out before following the next methods.
5. Disable the Third-Party Antivirus Apps
Third-party Antivirus apps sometimes conflict with the functionality of the Google Chrome browser. Some antimalware programs can even prevent Chrome from running on your PC. So, it’s an excellent choice to temporarily turn off third-party antivirus programs and see if it fixes the problem.
If Google Chrome still crashes after disabling the antivirus program, enable the program and follow the next methods.
6. Run Chrome Compatibility Troubleshooter
If you are using a version of Chrome that isn’t compatible with the latest Windows 11, you will face problems like Chrome lags on Windows 11, Chrome freezing on startup, etc. You can resolve such issues by running the Chrome Compatibility Troubleshooter.
1. Right-click on the Chrome desktop icon and select Properties.
2. On the Google Chrome Properties, switch to the Compatibility tab.
3. Next, click on the Run compatibility troubleshooter button.
7. Run Chrome without extensions
If you cannot open Google Chrome on Windows 11, try running the web browser without extensions. To do this, you need to execute a RUN command. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Click on the Windows 11 search and type RUN. Next, open the RUN dialog box from the list.
2. Next, type in the given command on the RUN dialog box and press Enter.
chrome.exe --disable-extensions
The above run command will run Google Chrome without any extension. So, if any extension is the culprit behind Chrome not opening on Windows 11, it will be fixed.
8. Disable the Hardware Acceleration
Hardware Acceleration improves video playback but is also known to crash Chrome. Hence, you should disable Hardware acceleration and check whether the problem is fixed.
1. Launch Google Chrome and click the three dots at the top right.
2. On the menu that appears, select Settings.
3. On the Settings, switch to the System.
4. Next, turn off the toggle for ‘Use Hardware Acceleration when available’.
5. Once done, restart your web browser.
9. Delete Chrome User Profile
Another best way to resolve Chrome crashing randomly on Windows is to delete the User Profile. After deleting the user profile, you need to reinstall the Chrome browser. Here’s what you need to do.
1. Press the Windows Key + R button on your keyboard. This will launch the RUN dialog box.
2. When the RUN dialog box opens, paste this command and press Enter.
%USERPROFIL
E%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data
3. Copy the Default folder and paste it in a different location. Once done, delete the Default folder.
Note: If you can’t find the ‘Default folder’, it can be a long string of letters and numbers, such as Profile 1 or Profile 2.
After this, reinstall the Chrome browser and sign in with your Google account.
10. Disable VPN/Proxy Services
Even though VPN and proxy services don’t have any direct link with the functionality of Google Chrome, if Chrome fails to load websites, you can also try disabling the VPN/proxy services.
VPN and Proxy services often affect internet speed, and specific VPNs can block websites. If you face problems like websites not opening on Google Chrome, you can temporarily try turning off the VPN/Proxy services.
11. Reset Chrome Settings
If Google Chrome is still crashing on Windows 11, there may be something wrong with the Chrome Settings. You can reset your Chrome settings to fix Chrome’s high CPU usage on Windows 11. Here’s how to reset Chrome in Windows 11.
1. Open the Google Chrome browser on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Type in chrome://settings/reset/ and hit the Enter button on the URL bar.
3. On the Reset and clean up section, click on the Restore settings to their original defaults.
4. Next, on the Reset settings prompt, click on the Reset settings button.
This will reset Chrome settings and shortcuts, disable extensions, and delete cookies and other temporary site data.
12. Reinstall the Google Chrome browser
If the reset method didn’t help, or you cannot reset Chrome, you can try reinstalling the web browser.
Reinstallation will rule out incompatibility and possible data corruption during the installation or due to incorrect settings. To reinstall Chrome, open Chrome Panel, right-click on Chrome and select Uninstall.
Once uninstalled, download the latest version of Google Chrome from the official website. This should fix Chrome crashing on Windows 11.
13. Update Windows 11
Since Chrome crashes on your computer only after upgrading to Windows 11, you can also try updating to the Windows 11 version.
Windows 11 is still very new, and it’s possible to have app incompatibility issues. For example, maybe a bug in the Windows 11 you’re using prevents Chrome from functioning properly.
Since you can’t do much to improve app compatibility in Windows 11, you can try updating the operating system. Maybe Microsoft has already fixed the problem with the latest updates.
To update Windows 11, head to Settings > Windows Updates > Check for updates. This will automatically check for all available updates and will download & install them automatically.
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These are some working methods to fix Google Chrome crashing on Windows 11. If you need more help fixing the Chrome problem, let us know in the comments. Also, if the article helped you, share it with your friends.
