Google Chrome has been the darling of Internet users ever since the first version got rolled out way back in 2008.
It quickly carved out a niche in the earlier days and today it leads all of its contemporaries by some distance, all courtesy the abundance of features packed in it.
However, Chrome also suffers from slight issues occasionally. One of the more notorious ones is the tabs freezing issue, which occurs more frequently on systems that are running Windows 10. Here are some solutions to help you out.
Recommended: Perform System Cleanup
As we continue to use our computer, various kind of junk keeps on piling up in the browser as well as the system. Once this junk data reaches a magnitude of bigger sorts, it starts affecting the computer’s performance in general. And the same holds true for Google Chrome. Use an effective system cleaner to perform a massive cleanup operation whenever you feel like, at a single click! And the results will be surprisingly pleasant, to say the least.
Solution 1: Disable Problematic Extensions
Extensions are add-ons that help to add extra features to your browser. However, a poorly coded extension is all what is needed to wreck havoc in your browser. Get rid of them at once.
- Type in chrome://extensions in the address bar of Chrome and press Enter.
- Now you will be viewing a list of all the extensions that have been installed. Disable those which you suspect to be behind the trouble by unchecking the checkbox just before Enabled for each of them. Remember to ONLY exclude extensions from highly reputable publishers for this step.
- Now all you’ve got to do is indulge in some trial and error. Enable 1 extension at a time and use your browser for a while before enabling the next one. Once the browser/ tabs start freezing up once again, the culprit would be the last extension that was enabled.
- Get rid of it by clicking the trash icon in front of the concerning Enabled checkbox for it. Problem solved!
Solution 2: Disable Conflicting Modules
Some extensions in the browser cause a conflict with either operating system or any Chrome built-in plugins. Remove all such extensions for a more stable browser experience.
Type in chrome://conflicts in the address bar and press Enter to open up the Modules loaded into Google Chrome window. If any conflict is detected, it will contain the reasoning written out in red text.
If the conflicting module is an app, you can remove it from the Control Panel. If the problematic module turns out to be an extension, you can easily get rid of it as described in the last solution.
Solution 3: Reset Google Chrome
Recent changes made in the browser can also signal trouble. Getting rid of them can help undo any damage. Therefore, reset Chrome to it’s default state and forget any issues as far as freezing tabs or Google Chrome freezing as a whole is concerned.
- Go to Settings.
- Scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Reset.
- Click RESET to confirm the selection.
Solution 4: Revert Chrome to the Previous Version
Sometimes, there are niggling issues with the latest version of the software and a more safe approach is to stick with the previous version. Since Chrome has already been updated on your system, uninstall it and switchover to the previous version from either Softpedia or Filehippo.
Solution 5: Freshen Up Chrome’s Installation
Sometimes, the program in question develops a fault and the easiest way to rectify that is to simply uninstall and then reinstall the program (Chrome in this case). Uninstall it from the Uninstall a program area of Control Panel. Now simply download a fresh copy of the setup file and then execute it to install Google Chrome anew on your computer system.
Solution 6: Add ‘–no-sandbox’ to Chrome Shortcut
Another neat hack to get rid of Chrome freezes in Windows 10 is to simply use the no sandbox command.
- Right-click the Chrome shortcut icon and select Properties.
- At the end of the Target textbox, add –no-sandbox.
- Click Apply | OK.
Solution 7: Disable Web Services in Chrome
Web Services can also lead to freezing of Google Chrome. To disable them, here is what you need to do.
- Open Settings in Google Chrome.
- Scroll down and click on Advanced.
- In the Privacy and security section, you can opt to safely disable several/ all the options.
Solution 8: Clear Browsing Data – Images and Files
Another solution to fixing the Chrome freezing issue is to clear browsing data such as cached images and files. Here is how to do so:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys simultaneously to bring up the Clear browsing data box.
- Select all the checkboxes and then click CLEAR BROWSING DATA.
Since Disk cleaners aren’t able to find Chrome’s cache files, that’s why manually clear them is a must.
Solution 9: Uninstall Microsoft Update 2017-06 Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB3150513)
Once Windows 10 update KB3150513 has been installed on a system, a wide variety of programs such as Outlook 2016, OneNote 2016, Team Viewer and Malwarebytes are known to be affected by performance dropouts or simply crash at all. Also, in some cases the keyboard stops responding completely and the users have trouble signing in with their normal profile. These severe issues mean that this update must be uninstalled at once!
- Open Control Panel | Uninstall a program.
- Now select View installed updates from the pane on the left.
- A list of all the updates installed on your computer will appear up momentarily. Look for KB3150513, select it and click Uninstall.
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Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms. If you have any question about the content, you can message me or the company's support team.