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FIX: Chrome failed to startup with an unexpected error

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Chrome is a great web browser, one of the most popular in the world. In general, this browser is reliable and very easy to use by anyone.

However, it does come with its share of error messages that could make anyone start looking for other options as well.

Many users report starting on their device only to get theChrome failed during startup with an unexpected errormessage.

This error appears without further details or information on how to fix it which makes users feel frustrated.

In this article, we will show you a few simple steps that you can make in order to fix it.

What can I do if Chrome failed to start up?

1. Scan your device

It’s not uncommon for malware to have corrupted Chrome. So, it is a good idea to run a virus scan.

You can use Windows Defender for this, but for more accurate results, we recommend you to use a third-partyantivirus with high detection rates.

Dedicated tools typically use multiple layers of protection and have bigger threat databases which enable them to protect you on all fronts and detect suspicious activity quicker.

Make sure to use an antivirus that doesn’t take up to many system resources, and that has a good privacy policy. Run a full system scan and remove/quarantine any threat found.

Reboot your PC and see if the problem persists.

2. Clear the cache

3. Reset your browser

4. Update your browser

5. Turn off the compatibility mode

6. Reinstall Chrome

Sometimes reinstalling Chrome could solve theChrome failed during startup with an unexpected errormessage.

Before doing this though, don’t forget to save all your personal data. There are several ways to uninstall it, as you can do it either manually or useuninstaller software.

Using a dedicated tool to uninstall the browser will also delete any temporary files or old registry files that may have been left on your device.

This will both free a lot of valuable space on your device and ensure there will be no problems when you reinstall the browser again on your device.

With this we will conclude our list of steps. As you can see, solving theChrome failed during startup with an unexpected errormessage can be done fairly simple and fast.

You can check your browser history and cache, reset the settings or, as a last resort, you can simply uninstall and reinstall the browser again.

Although many users are facing this error from time to time it does not seem to be an official answer as to why this is happening.

Which one of our solutions helped you? Do let us know in the comments section below if you have additional suggestions or recommendations.

More about the topics:Google Chrome Errors

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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