Google Chrome freezes - you can do that
If Google CHrome keeps freezing, this can have different causes. In this practical tip, we have put together the most common solutions that you can use to fix the error.
Error in Google Chrome: browser freezes
If the Chrome browser freezes frequently, this may be due to conflicts with other programs, for example.
- To find such conflicts, enter the "chrome: // conflicts" command in the Chrome address bar.
- Chrome lists all the main processes here.
- If there is a conflict with a program, it will be highlighted.
- You can then prevent Chrome from freezing by uninstalling these programs.
- Tip: An update from Chrome can also resolve the conflicts.
Chrome freezes: Remove browser extensions from Chrome
Addons can also cause Chrome to stop responding and freeze.
- In a separate practical tip, we will show you how to delete addons on Google Chrome.
- You should pay particular attention to toolbars, as these are the most common cause of Chrome freezing.
- Then restart Google Chrome.
- Deactivating faulty plugins - especially Adobe Flash - can also help.
- Uninstall Chrome completely from your computer.
- Then download Google Chrome from our download area.
- Now the error should no longer occur and you can surf the Internet as usual.
If Chrome still freezes, a browser change can be an option. The fastest and best browsers can be found in our CHIP test.