Not many would know, but Chrome has a feature that sends reports to Google every time the browser crashes. You will notice a process in your Windows Task Manager, Software Reporter Tool, that automatically collects and sends the crash report to Google. The process often raises the CPU/RAM resources because it triggers just after when your Chrome browser crashes.
Crash reporting helps Google prioritize what to fix and improve in the Chrome browser. This report can include information such as when your browser crashed, how much memory it uses, and personal information.
These are the personal information that the report includes:
- Memory Related to the Crash may contain page content, payment information, and passwords.
- Your Chrome Settings
- Extensions You are Using
- The Web page you are visiting at the time of the crash.
- Your PC’s operating system, manufacturer, and model.
- The country where you’re using the browser.
That’s everything the Chrome browser collects through its crash reporting system. This data is enough for a privacy-conscious user to switch to Chrome alternatives to disable the data-collecting feature.
Prevent Chrome Browser from Sending Crash Reports
If you don’t want to switch to Chrome alternatives, you can stop Chrome from sending the crash reports. This way, Chrome won’t collect or send any data to Google. Here’s how to stop Chrome from sending crash reports.
1. Open the Chrome web browser and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
2. From the list of options that appears, select Settings.
3. On the Settings page, click on the You and Google section on the left.
4. On the right, scroll down to the Other Google Services section and find the Help improve Chrome’s features and performance option.
5. To disable the crash reports, turn off the ‘Help improve Chrome’s features and performance’ toggle.
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These simple steps prevent Chrome from sending crash reports to Google. To remain safe, it is recommended that you use a private web browser. If you need more help with Chrome crash reports, let us know in the comments.