Currently, Chrome is the most popular desktop web browser, which allows you to install extensions to expand the web browser’s capabilities. Extensions are software modules that let you customize the web browser.
On the Chrome Web Store, you will find thousands of browser extensions for different purposes. Although Chrome does not restrict users from installing extensions, installing them from third-party sources might invite many problems.
A few Chrome extensions might modify the Chrome settings and prevent it from starting. Some malicious extensions can even crash tabs in the Chrome browser. So, if you are looking for ways to deal with the Chrome extensions issue, it’s best to start chrome without extensions.
Steps to Start Chrome Without Extensions on Windows 11
In this article, we will share a step-by-step guide on starting Google Chrome without extensions on Windows. Starting Chrome without an extension can lead to a leaner and faster web browsing experience. So, let’s check out.
1. First, right-click anywhere on your screen and select New > Shortcut.
2. On the Create Shortcut screen, click on the Browse button as shown below.
3. Now, you must navigate to the location where the Google Chrome browser is installed. Next, select the Chrome.exe file and click on the Ok button.
4. Now click the text input box just after the last quotation mark, press space once, and add the following text: –disable-extensions
5. The final result would look something like this:
"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --disable-extensions
6. Once done, click on the Next button.
7. On the next screen, you need to enter the name of your new shortcut. Name it like Google Chrome (No Extensions), and click the Finish button.
8. Now, you will find a new ‘Google Chrome (No Extensions)’ shortcut on the desktop. Double-click on this shortcut to launch Chrome without any extension.
Run Chrome in Incognito Mode
The Incognito mode of the Google Chrome browser turns off all extensions. While users can individually enable extensions in Incognito mode, users rarely do it. So, if you want to Start Chrome without extensions on Windows, you can try running it in incognito mode. Here’s how to force Chrome to start in incognito mode.
1. Right-click on a blank space on your desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. On the Create Shortcut screen, click on the Browse button as shown below.
3. Now browse to the location where Chrome is installed and select the Chrome.exe file. Once selected, click on the Ok button.
4. On the type the location of the item field, just after the last quotation mark, press space once, and add the following text: -incognito
5. After making the changes, click on the Next button. Then on the Create Shortcut prompt, type the name for the shortcut and click Finish.
6. When you want to run Chrome without extensions, double-click the newly created shortcut. This will open the incognito mode of the browser with no extensions enabled.
That’s it! This is how you can start Chrome in incognito mode. The incognito mode won’t enable extensions unless you have allowed them to run.
If your Chrome browser is not opening due to a malicious extension, you can use this shortcut to launch Google Chrome. After launching Chrome, open the Extension page and remove the extension preventing the browser from launching properly. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.
