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Chrome Freezing Windows 10 PC: 7 Quick Fixes
Fix freezing by resetting Chrome settings or try our other solutions
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Google Chrome is a user favorite for a reason, but many reported that Chrome is freezing on Windows 10. This can be a problem, but there are ways tospeed up Chromeon your PC. However, sometimes that doesn’t work, so you’ll need different solutions.
The solutions listed below will also help you if you are experiencing the following issues:
Why does Chrome freeze my computer?
There are several reasons for this, with the following being the most common ones:
How do I fix Chrome freezing Windows 10 devices?
1. Use an alternative browser
One great way to easily fix the problem is by trying some alternative browsers. And now more than ever, you have numerous Chrome alternatives.
One good example of an alternative browser isOpera GX,which has the same Chromium engine as Google Chrome but at only a fraction of the resource requirements.
This browser is developed to support gaming, so it has several handy performance features, including a RAM and CPU limiter so it’s less likely for it to get unresponsive and freeze.
It also has a vast library of extensions, so enriching the web browser to suit your needs better will not be a problem. Additionally, you get the added benefit of a few extra layers of security that come in the form of a VPN and a built-in ad-blocker.
Opera GX
2. Reset browser and scan for malware
This is one of the most effective methods to fix things when Chrome hangs a lot on Windows 10, but remember that you might lose some data.
Also, you can use aneffective third-party antivirusto run the scan, just to be sure that your system is not infected with malware.
3. Disable flag to fix Chrome freezes in Windows 10 after sleep
4. Clear browsing data
In many cases, it was a corrupt cache that lead to Chrome locking up in Windows 10, and clearing the browsing data did the trick for most users.
5. Update Chrome
Oftentimes, it’s a bug in the currently installed version of Chrome that’s causing freezing in Windows 10. In this case, you should install the latest version since it’s likely that a patch for the problem would be included in it.
6. Update the OS if Chrome crashes in Windows 10 when printing
7. Reinstall Chrome
But, besides removing the application itself, we suggest clearing all locally-stored data. For that, you can use areliable uninstaller softwareto remove any traces of the browser.
That’s it! Chrome would no longer keep freezing on your computer, and neither would it affect the system performance. Also, find out what to do ifChrome consumes a high CPUin Windows.
Tell us which fix worked for you and your review of Chrome in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Browser errors,Google Chrome Errors
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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