Google Chrome browser does not start: causes of problem and solutions

Today, in terms of popularity, Google Chrome is surpassed, perhaps, by the Internet Explorer browser, which occupies a leading position for the simple reason that it is preinstalled on every computer running Windows OS. Today we will take a closer look at the problem of working with Google Chrome when the browser refuses to start.

Why doesn't the Google Chrome browser start?

A variety of factors can influence the occurrence of such a problem. Today we will try to cover as many of them as possible so that you can quickly fix the problem.

Reason 1: startup blocked by antivirus

If you have an antivirus installed on your computer, then the first thing you need to try is to disable it.

It may well turn out that after disabling the antivirus, the browser will launch successfully, which means you will need to go to the list of antivirus settings and add the Google Chrome browser to the list of exceptions. After these steps, the browser should launch correctly.

Reason 2: the browser is not working correctly

We should not exclude the second most popular reason - incorrect operation of the web browser on the computer. And a completely logical solution is to reinstall it.

1. Open the menu for etogo "Control Panel" and go to the section "Programs and Features".
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the list of installed programs, find Google Chrome, right-click on the program and select "Delete".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Once the web browser removal is complete, restart your computer. Now you can follow the link below to the official website of the developer and download the latest distribution to your computer.
   
   Download Google Chrome browser https://www.google.ru/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html
   
   
4. Run the downloaded file and install the browser on your computer.
   

Reason 3: viral activity

If you have viruses on your computer, then it is more than likely that their work is aimed at damaging the correct operation of the browser.

In such a case, you should try to analyze the system using an antivirus installed on your computer, or a special scanning utility, for example, Dr.Web CureIt.

If, after completing the scan, you find that there are viruses on your computer, you will need to disinfect them or quarantine them, and finally restart your computer.

Reason 4: not working shortcut

Virus activity or a system failure may have damaged (modified) the shortcut that launches the browser. In this case, you can try to create a new one.

1. To do this, remove the old shortcut from your desktop, then open the Windows search bar and enter the name of your browser in it. Right-click on the result and select the item in the additional menu that appears "Open folder with file".
   
   
   
   
   
2. When File Explorer appears on the screen, click on the selected file "Google Chrome" right click and go to parameter “Send” – “Desktop (create shortcut)”.
   
   
   
   

Reason 5: System failure

It can take quite a long time to find out the reasons for the failure, but there is an effective way to solve the problem if Google Chrome was working correctly some time ago - this is a system restore.

1. To launch this function, go to the window "Control Panel" and open the section "Recovery".
   
   
   
   
   
2. Select an option "Run System Restore".
   
   
   
   
   
3. After a second, a window will appear on the screen in which the available rollback points will be visible. You will need to select a point that dates back to when Google Chrome was working properly.
   
   
   
   

We hope that the recommendations given in this article could help you troubleshoot problems related to launching the most popular browser of our time.