Google Chrome slows down: finding the cause, how to fix the problem

Sometimes users complain that for some reason the Chrome is slowing down for them. What can provoke a similar situation? How to fix the problem? Below will be given answers to these questions. In fact, a browser malfunction can occur for various reasons. Some of them are not related to work on the Web. Therefore, it is so important to know how to fix the situation. Even a novice PC user is able to bring his plan to life. The main thing is to know what and when to do.

Many tabs

Brakes "Chrome"? The first reason for this behavior is the huge number of tabs in the browser.

The thing is that not a single browser on the Web is designed for a huge number of pages viewed simultaneously. This action causes serious “brakes” on the computer; it loads the PC processor.

Does Google Chrome slow down? Then it's time to see how many tabs are open in the browser. If there are a lot of them, it is better to close the bulk of the viewed portals, leaving no more than 10-12 pieces.

Outdated version

Brakes "Chrome"? The second reason for this phenomenon is outdated computer software. In our case, we are talking about the browser.

If a user has noticed that Google Chrome is slow, it’s recommended that you do this:

1. Go to the main menu "Chrome". This is a button with the image of three lines or dots in the upper right corner of the dialog box.
2. Select the "About" option.
3. Click on the line "Check ...".
4. Click on "Restart" after completing the scan and initiating the update.

Important: in some cases, the user may see the line "Download Google Chrome Updates" in the main settings of the Internet browser. Under such circumstances, there is usually no "About" section.

After initializing updates, Google Chrome will work in normal mode. But this technique does not always help.

Cache and history

Does Google Chrome slow down on Android or Windows? Regardless of the operating system you are using, problems with starting a web browser can occur for various reasons.

For example, quite often browser slowdown is observed when the cache is full. This situation occurs in the absence of timely software cleaning.

To get Google Chrome working , you need:

1. Log in to the main settings of the Internet browser.
2. Go to the "History" section.
3. Click / tap on the "Clear ..." button.
4. Check the box next to "History" and "Cache and cookies."
5. Confirm the processing of the corresponding request.

Now the cache, cookies and history will be erased. This technique perfectly improves the performance of "Chrome" on any platform.

PC registry

If we are talking about browser glitches on the computer, you can try to clean the PC registry. In this case, the browser cache will be automatically cleared. It is recommended that you use additional free software called CCleaner to resolve the situation.

Instructions for cleaning the computer registry are as follows:

1. Download, install and run CCleaner. Portable version of the software does not require initialization.
2. Click on the button labeled "Analysis". The OS scan starts.
3. Click on the control with the signature "Cleaning". It will appear when the scan of the operating system is completed.
4. Close CCleaner.

Important: at the time of working with the utility, all browsers should be closed. There is no need to disconnect from the Network.

Browser extensions

Why does "Chrome" slow down the video, and the performance of the Internet browser as a whole leaves much to be desired? For example, this can happen due to the presence of a large number of extensions and applications in the browser.

To establish the work of the browser, it is enough to uninstall existing add-ons. This is done as follows:

1. Go to the Google Chrome browser.
2. Write in the address bar chrome: // components.
3. Press Enter.
4. In the window that appears, select unnecessary, outdated or long-used utilities.
5. Click on the "Delete" hyperlinks next to each unnecessary extension.

As soon as a person gets rid of the abundance of extensions and utilities for the browser, everything will start working fine. Not always, but very often it is.

Advertising and software

Brakes "Chrome"? Another reason for this behavior is advertising in the browser. It loads pages and does not allow software to work quickly even with a powerful computer.

To get rid of the problem, you have to run an ad blocker. For Google Chrome and other modern browsers, Ad Block is perfect. This is a convenient, simple and effective spam protection tool.

To install the ad blocker for Google Chrome, you must:

1. Connect to the web and launch Google Chrome.
2. Log in to Google Play and browse among the available AdBlock applications.
3. Click on the "Download and Install" button.
4. Wait for the appropriate utility to initialize.
5. Go to your Internet browser.

Nothing more is needed. Immediately after installation, AdBlock will begin to protect the browser from unnecessary advertising.

Computer viruses

Still unable to get Chrome working? User reviews suggest that often “brakes” and glitches in the browser occur when there are problems with the operating system as a whole. For example, due to viral infection.

What to do? Normalization of the work of "Chrome" will occur only after the treatment of the OS from computer infection. To do this, it is recommended:

1. Clear PC registry with CCleaner.
2. Launch SpyHunter 4 and scan your computer for malware.
3. Delete all, if any.
4. Open any antivirus and perform a deep scan of your PC.
5. To treat all potentially dangerous software. That treatment has not succumbed, must be removed.
6. Open the "Properties" label of the "Chrome" and erase all third-party labels that come after chrome.exe in the "General" section.
7. Save changes.

You can restart your computer and then test the functionality of Google Chrome. In most cases, such an algorithm of actions is very effective.

Important: virus removal can sometimes lead to the need to reinstall the operating system.

Reinstall browser

Chrome in Windows 7 slows down? This situation may occur if there is a software update or initialization error. The solution is extremely simple and understandable, but not everything is decided on it.

This is a complete reinstallation of the browser. The procedure is as follows:

1. Open the "Control Panel" and in the "Uninstall a program" find Google Chrome.
2. Right-click on the appropriate line and select the "Delete" command.
3. Check "Erase All Data" and complete the uninstall.
4. Download the latest version of Chrome. It is advisable to do this using the official site of the utility.
5. Launch the "Installation Wizard".
6. Follow the instructions on the monitor screen to complete the operation.

Just a few minutes - and the job is done. Usually, after reinstalling the browser, all saved settings are lost, but this technique restores the functionality of the damaged or Chrome installed with errors.

Flash Player and Graphics

Slow down the game in "Chrome"? A similar situation is not so rare. This is often due to an outdated version of Adobe Flash Player or the presence of several assemblies of the corresponding utility.

To remove one of the extensions, you need:

1. Open a tab in Chrome and go to chrome: // components.
2. Find "Flash Player" and click on the "Delete" button.
3. Confirm procedure.

To disable one of the versions of the corresponding software, just click on "Turn off". It’s better to completely remove the old extension assembly. This will prevent unnecessary crashes and malfunctions in the browser.

Is "Chrome" slowing down due to a long-not updated Flash Player? Then it is recommended to perform the following actions:

1. Go to the official website of "Flash Player".
2. Select the operating system with which the user is currently working.
3. Mark the installation of additional software or remove them.
4. Click on the "Install" button.
5. Wait for the initializer to load.
6. Run the downloaded file and close the browser.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initialization procedure.

Now the user can restart the PC and turn on the "Flash Player". Everything will work properly.

Important: it is not recommended to open several pages with video or flash games in the browser. This significantly loads the PC processor, which leads to software “brakes”.

Temporary data and browser

We’ve figured out how to get Google Chrome working in one case or another. As a rule, the proposed recommendations are very effective. There is another piece of advice that can help speed up Chrome.

It is about deleting temporary site data. To implement a plan, a user must:

1. Expand the main menu "Chrome".
2. Hover over the Advanced Tools section.
3. In the submenu that appears, select the "Delete browsing data" item.
4. Confirm the processing of the corresponding operation.

That's all. After a few seconds, the data of the viewed pages will be deleted. Now the Internet browser should work in full force.

Conclusion

We found out why “Chrome” slows down in one way or another. Tips and tricks for setting up Google Chrome were presented to your attention. All these techniques are very effective.

If the instructions did not help, you will have to take the computer to a service center. Most likely, the problems are caused by operating system problems. They will be quickly found and eliminated in the service center.

Important: before contacting the PC repair wizard, you can reinstall the OS and drivers, and then Google Chrome. If this does not help, it's time to call the service center!