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6 Ways to Stop Chrome from Keeping Crashing Repeatedly on Win 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

Chrome is the most loved browser by netizens, yet in spite of it has a variety strong and comprehensive function, Chrome would get into Aw Snap error at times, especially after installing Windows 10. To stop Chrome from keeping crashing repeatedly on windows 10, we provide some solutions to resolve this issue permanently. Here we go.

google chrome went into aw snap issue

There are many reasons may lead to the Aw Snap error, try the following tutorial to troubleshoot webpage error. Tips: Please make sure Chrome has updated to the latest version.

Solution 1: Remove and reinstall all extensions to solve Aw Snap error

In this solution, you are required to uninstall all extensions, then reopen the wrong website. Check whether it is normal to reload the page and reinstall your extensions. You can turn to this passage on how to install and remove Chrome extensions manually, and there will show you detailed instructions.

Solution 2: Check for conflicting software to stop Chrome crashing

Step 1: Some conflict software may lead to the error. Input "chrome://conflicts" command to the address bar and hit Enter.

Step 2: This a hidden page which mainly shows all modules loaded into the main process. If there exits any conflicting software, it will be marked as red color. Then you should update this software to upper version or uninstall it.

go to google chrome conflicts page

Solution 3: Stop Chrome crashing by clearing browser browsing data

Step 1: At the top-right corner, click on vertical ellipsis menu button and select Settings from the options.

Step 2: Tap on Advanced at the bottom to show more settings. Scroll down, click on "Clearing browsing data" under Privacy and security section.

Step 3: In the pop-up window, select all items except "password" to delete. Click the Down arrow and choose the beginning of time.

clearing browsing data from the beginning of time

Solution 4: Fix Aw Snap error by temporarily closing the Anti-virus or Firewall programs

At times, system's Anti-virus or Firewall programs may close Chrome webpage. Therefore, move on turning off the Anti-virus or Firewall programs temporarily.

Step 1: Tap on Windows Start menu at the lower left corner and click on the gear icon. On the Windows Settings window, click on Update & security.

Step 2: In the left panel, click on Windows Defender. Double click "Open Windows Defender Security Center" in the other panel.

open windows defenfer security center

Step 3: Click on the shield shape icon, tap on Virus & threat protection settings. Turn off all protection settings, then reload your webpage and see if it is work normally. Once the error does not show, click Add or remove exclusions to add Chrome to the exclusion list. If not, let's go on.

add chrome to the exclusion list

Step 4: Click on the Firewall & network protection button, respectively click on Private (discoverable) network and Public (non-discoverable) network and shut it down. Reopen webpage and check. If the web page can be opened, then click Allow an app through firewall to make Chrome as an exception.

allow chrome through firewall

Solution 5: Disable hardware acceleration to solve Chrome crashing problem

Step 1: At the top-right corner, click on the vertical ellipsis and select Settings from the list.

Step 2: Click on Advanced at the bottom of the page, scroll down and turn off "Use hardware acceleration when available" option.

no using hardware acceleration when available

Solution 6: Repair Chrome crashing problem by creating new user profile

Step 1: Click on Windows Start menu, and tap on File Explorer icon. Switch to the View tab and check Hidden items.

show hidden items in file explorer

Tips: You can also type "File Explorer Options" into Windows search box at the taskbar and hit Enter. Click on the View tab and check "Show hidden files, folders, and drivers".

show hidden files in file explorer options

Step 2: Navigate to the following directory:

C:\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Google \Chrome\User Data\Default

Rename the Default folder to back it up.

Step 3: Now relaunch your Chrome and it will automatically create a new user profile. Make sure your webpage is no longer appear Aw Snap error, you can safely delete the backup folder.

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