Over the years, Google Chrome has evolved to include a suite of bundled web tools in a versatile package. But there is a negative aspect to all this power. As it gets more complicated, the chances of trouble become less. Chrome errors appear ambiguously, with a generic “Google Chrome not responding” message. In this guide, we provide help to correct such browser errors.
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Causes of Google Chrome Not Responding
Chrome slowdowns or shutdowns are usually related to memory management issues. Running large numbers of tabs on a low-power device often leads to memory leaks that destabilize Chrome or Windows or both.
Sometimes a broken extension or misbehaving web page generates errors that are not contained by the browser that may crash the browser or force it to shut down abnormally.
How to fix Google Chrome not responding to errors
While there is no guaranteed solution to the various issues that prevent google Chrome not responding, try these steps listed, to restart the browser. Chances are, Chrome will be like new by the end of it.
- Update to the latest version of Chrome. Before you start logging into Chrome and risk losing any settings, go to Settings> Help> About Google Chrome to open a new tab that displays information related to installing Chrome. At the same time, Chrome will be looking for a new version. If it finds one, Chrome updates automatically.
- Clear history and cache. A corrupt cache can ruin your day. Clearing the cache is almost always safe, so there is no reason to try it. You should also delete your browsing history. If there is any data that could have been corrupted, delete it.
- restart devise. If Chrome has encountered a memory-related error, how the operating system allocates active RAM, restarting the computer removes system RAM and presents a new environment for Chrome.
- Disable the extension. Extensions are an integral part of the Chrome ecosystem and add new functionality to the browser. However, some may not be actively maintained and may become obsolete or develop incompatibility with newer versions of Chrome. Disable extensions at once to see if any of them are causing problems.
- Clear the DNS cache. Although not related to Chrome, DNS caches affect network connections. DNS allows browsers to search websites with URLs instead of IP addresses. It is best to erase it if something is corrupt or something is wrong.
- Make sure your firewall is not blocking Chrome. If you have done any work on your firewall, it is always a good idea that the new settings are not blocking Chrome. In Windows, check the firewall settings through Windows Defender. On Linux, check the firewall settings to see if Chrome is blocked, although it is not explicitly listed as Chrome. Open a terminal and verify that inbound and outbound traffic is allowed on ports 80 and 443. Use one of these two commands:
- Reset Chrome to Default. It is always possible that something has been corrupted or a problem has occurred due to a combination of settings. The only way to know for sure is to reset everything when you first installed Chrome.
- Reinstall Chrome. If nothing is working, reset Chrome to the default, uninstall it and then reinstall it. This is the most comprehensive way to reset Chrome, but it does not usually need to be.
- Contact Google Chrome Support. If all else fails, you may have to contact Google Customer Service to resolve the issue.