Chrome doesn't want to boot up for me at all right now. I click on it in my start menu, on my taskbar shortcut, I even went directly to the exe file, but I just get the loading cursor for a couple seconds and nothing happens. It doesn't show up in task manager either. I've tried restarting my pc, using the chrome cleaner, making sure it went through my firewall, and overwriting the installation, but it still won't work. Chrome Canary still works, and that's what I'm on right now, as do Firefox and IE. The one odd thing that I think may be an issue is when i tried to uninstall and then reinstall - Windows tells me to close all chrome windows, which, obviously, I have none of at the moment. I'm on win8.1 if that changes anything.
Like I said, I got Canary to work, and I had backup codes so I'm able to access my google account stuff so the most important stuff is accessible, but several of my less critical accounts have 2-factor authentication and my phone is disconnected right now so I have no way to access them on my desktop. I'd really like to be able to get to them.
Chrome doesn't want to boot up for me at all right now. I click on it in my start menu, on my taskbar shortcut, I even went directly to the exe file, but I just get the loading cursor for a couple seconds and nothing happens. It doesn't show up in task manager either. I've tried restarting my pc, using the chrome cleaner, making sure it went through my firewall, and overwriting the installation, but it still won't work. Chrome Canary still works, and that's what I'm on right now, as do Firefox and IE. The one odd thing that I think may be an issue is when i tried to uninstall and then reinstall - Windows tells me to close all chrome windows, which, obviously, I have none of at the moment. I'm on win8.1 if that changes anything.
Like I said, I got Canary to work, and I had backup codes so I'm able to access my google account stuff so the most important stuff is accessible, but several of my less critical accounts have 2-factor authentication and my phone is disconnected right now so I have no way to access them on my desktop. I'd really like to be able to get to them.
this could be worth a shot. (disclaimer: i have no idea why this would help)
-Right click on your Chrome shortcut
-Select Properties.
-Add to the end of the Target field --disable-extensions --disable-plugins
could also try a .bat file with the following
taskkill /F /IM chrome.exe
taskkill /F /IM iexplore.exe
taskkill /F /IM googleupdate.exe
taskkill /F /IM outwit-hub.exe
start chrome --disable-extensions
this could be worth a shot. (disclaimer: i have no idea why this would help)
[list]
-Right click on your Chrome shortcut
-Select Properties.
-Add to the end of the Target field --disable-extensions --disable-plugins
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could also try a .bat file with the following
[code]taskkill /F /IM chrome.exe
taskkill /F /IM iexplore.exe
taskkill /F /IM googleupdate.exe
taskkill /F /IM outwit-hub.exe
start chrome --disable-extensions[/code]
Did you upgrade to windows 10? I had the same problem, and it might have been caused by compatibility issues within the properties.
I deleted/reinstalled chrome and it was fixed.
Did you upgrade to windows 10? I had the same problem, and it might have been caused by compatibility issues within the properties.
I deleted/reinstalled chrome and it was fixed.
OK... I tried the one you mentioned, Dance, and the former solution didn't work. The latter appeared to work, but I eventually realized it was booting Canary.
I'm on 8.1; I literally couldn't uninstall it because the process was apparently still active. However, I couldn't kill it with default task manager, Process Explorer, or Process Hacker 2.
Looked around a bit, found this thread. Started going through the steps, but after booting into safe mode but not doing anything in it Chrome started working again in a regular install. Go figure. I'm a little suspicious, to be honest; might have to bump this thread.
OK... I tried the one you mentioned, Dance, and the former solution didn't work. The latter appeared to work, but I eventually realized it was booting Canary.
I'm on 8.1; I literally couldn't uninstall it because the process was apparently still active. However, I couldn't kill it with default task manager, Process Explorer, or Process Hacker 2.
Looked around a bit, found [url=https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/KgAXkxL4StI]this[/url] thread. Started going through the steps, but after booting into safe mode but not doing anything in it Chrome started working again in a regular install. Go figure. I'm a little suspicious, to be honest; might have to bump this thread.
it happened to me once, just restart your computer
it happened to me once, just restart your computer
Chromium is an easy alternative if none of those chrome fixes work
Chromium is an easy alternative if none of those chrome fixes work
TwilitlordOK... I tried the one you mentioned, Dance, and the former solution didn't work. The latter appeared to work, but I eventually realized it was booting Canary.
I'm on 8.1; I literally couldn't uninstall it because the process was apparently still active. However, I couldn't kill it with default task manager, Process Explorer, or Process Hacker 2.
Looked around a bit, found this thread. Started going through the steps, but after booting into safe mode but not doing anything in it Chrome started working again in a regular install. Go figure. I'm a little suspicious, to be honest; might have to bump this thread.
I had exactly the same problem, windows 8.1 as well. I had to reformat bro
[quote=Twilitlord]OK... I tried the one you mentioned, Dance, and the former solution didn't work. The latter appeared to work, but I eventually realized it was booting Canary.
I'm on 8.1; I literally couldn't uninstall it because the process was apparently still active. However, I couldn't kill it with default task manager, Process Explorer, or Process Hacker 2.
Looked around a bit, found [url=https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/KgAXkxL4StI]this[/url] thread. Started going through the steps, but after booting into safe mode but not doing anything in it Chrome started working again in a regular install. Go figure. I'm a little suspicious, to be honest; might have to bump this thread.[/quote]
I had exactly the same problem, windows 8.1 as well. I had to reformat bro
What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
HerganWhat's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
this is how I approach all my problems
[quote=Hergan]What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?[/quote]
this is how I approach all my problems
HerganWhat's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.
[quote=Hergan]What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?[/quote]
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.
HerganWhat's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
Did you read the OP at all? Several of my accounts are under 2-factor authentication and I'm only logged into them on Chrome. This wouldn't be a problem normally, but my phone is disconnected and so I could only access ones that I'd switched to Authenicator or had backups (which is like, three of them, mostly because they don't OFFER those options).
Besides, I like Chrome. Hasn't done me any wrong other than yesterday.
[quote=Hergan]What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?[/quote]
Did you read the OP at all? Several of my accounts are under 2-factor authentication and I'm only logged into them on Chrome. This wouldn't be a problem normally, but my phone is disconnected and so I could only access ones that I'd switched to Authenicator or had backups (which is like, three of them, mostly because they don't OFFER those options).
Besides, I like Chrome. Hasn't done me any wrong other than yesterday.
You should print out your 2factor keys and keep them somewhere safe. (assuming its services that have printable keys)
You should print out your 2factor keys and keep them somewhere safe. (assuming its services that have printable keys)
RayinerHerganWhat's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.
>extensions support
Firefox has more flexible extensions, and Chrome doesn't actually even work with standard plugins anymore. Java doesn't work in Chrome. Only Flash works because it comes pre-bundled.
[quote=Rayiner][quote=Hergan]What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?[/quote]
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.[/quote]
>extensions support
Firefox has more flexible extensions, and Chrome doesn't actually even work with standard plugins anymore. Java doesn't work in Chrome. Only Flash works because it comes pre-bundled.
yttriumRayinerHerganWhat's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.
>extensions support
Firefox has more flexible extensions, and Chrome doesn't actually even work with standard plugins anymore. Java doesn't work in Chrome. Only Flash works because it comes pre-bundled.
Yeah also Chrome won't let me install any extensions that aren't from their store without me using the dev build (Canary) which frequently has problems (memory leaks anybody?) -_-. I literally had to switch because of this even though I quite liked the experience of using Chrome.
[quote=yttrium][quote=Rayiner][quote=Hergan]What's keeping you with Chrome so much? If it stops working you can just install a different browser, right?[/quote]
People stay with Chrome because it has much better extensions support, Flash works out of the box and is a bit faster on some machines.[/quote]
>extensions support
Firefox has more flexible extensions, and Chrome doesn't actually even work with standard plugins anymore. Java doesn't work in Chrome. Only Flash works because it comes pre-bundled.[/quote]
Yeah also Chrome won't let me install any extensions that aren't from their store without me using the dev build (Canary) which frequently has problems (memory leaks anybody?) -_-. I literally had to switch because of this even though I quite liked the experience of using Chrome.