Most of you probably know that Google Chrome is not only the most preferred web browser but also the fastest and most secure. It\u2019s a cross-platform web browser that was released over a decade ago and has undergone major improvements since then.<\/p>\n
However, the more complex the technology, the more chances of running into bugs and problems. One such bug that\u2019s been bothering users is the Google unresponsive issue. The error manifests itself as \u201cGoogle Chrome is unresponsive. Relaunch Now?\u201d and can be frustrating, especially if you have something urgent to do online. What\u2019s more, if you choose to relaunch Chrome, it won\u2019t help. Luckily, there are several workarounds to resolve this issue, and in today\u2019s Windows tutorial, you\u2019ll learn how to fix the \u2018Google Chrome is unresponsive. Relaunch now?\u2019 error.<\/p>\n
First, it’s important to understand the root cause of this error message before we present the solutions. The unresponsive issue usually appears when you\u2019re attempting to open a link within an email message in Outlook or when you’re simply trying to launch the Google Chrome browser.<\/p>\n
Some of the most common reasons that could trigger the unresponsive error message include:<\/p>\n
The first obvious troubleshooting step is to restart Chrome since the error could be a result of a small glitch in Chrome. With the Chrome browser open, click the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu and click \u201cExit\u201d. Sometimes, simply clicking on the \u201cX\u201d icon to close Chrome leaves the browser running in the background, especially if you\u2019ve enabled Chrome to run background apps when it’s closed.<\/p>\n
To disable this option, open the menu, go to \u201cSettings\u201d and expand the \u201cAdvanced\u201d section. Scroll down to the \u201cSystem\u201d section and click the toggle button next to \u201cContinue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed\u201d to disable the feature.<\/p>\n
If restarting Chrome fails to get rid of the unresponsive issue, try the next solution below.<\/p>\n
If you have multiple Chrome processes running in the background, it might cause the browser to crash, especially if your PC is low on RAM. Try to close all the processes and other programs that might be using a lot of system resources to see if it removes Chrome\u2019s unresponsive warning message. To do this, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n
We also mentioned that the Google Chrome unresponsive issue can be triggered if you’re using an outdated version of Chrome. If that\u2019s the case, then you can easily resolve this issue by installing the latest version of Google Chrome. To do this, here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve updated Chrome to the latest version, check if the error message still appears when you attempt to open a link from an email or when you launch the Chrome app.<\/p>\n
Some types of antivirus software can mistake the Google Chrome program for a malicious app and block it from running. To check whether your antivirus software is responsible for the error message, try disabling it temporarily and check if the issue disappears. If it does, you can create an exception in your firewall or uninstall the current security tool and install a different one that doesn\u2019t block Chrome.<\/p>\n
If none of the solutions seem to work, try to run Chrome as an administrator. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n
Now check if it fixes the issue. If it does, you might want to always run the Chrome browser as an administrator. To do so, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n
Most users encountered the \u2018Google Chrome is unresponsive. Relaunch now?\u2019 error message when trying to open a link in Outlook or another email client. A quick workaround would be to run the email client with administrative privileges. To do this, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
If this workaround allows you to open a link in an email without causing Chrome to crash, then you can configure the email client to always open with admin rights. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n
While browser extensions can come in handy when you want to enhance your browsing experience on Chrome, some are known to be problematic and can even cause the Chrome unresponsive issue. The best way to know if the extensions are responsible for the error message is to disable all of them.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the full procedure:<\/p>\n
If the problematic extension is important and you use it often, update it and check if it helps. If not, you might have to find an alternative extension.<\/p>\n
We also mentioned that the corruption of Chrome\u2019s default files is likely to cause the Chrome unresponsive error message. To fix this, all you need to do is rename the existing profile and see if it works.<\/p>\n
Important tip: You might want to back up your Google Chrome profile to avoid losing your bookmarks or browsing history. If you’re signed in to your Google account in Chrome, then your data is already stored in the cloud.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to go about it:<\/p>\n
in the \u201cRun\u201d box, and press \u201cEnter\u201d.<\/li>\n
Repeat the action that caused the error message to check if it has been resolved.<\/p>\n
Your browser cache may be corrupted, causing the \u2018Google Chrome is unresponsive. Relaunch now?\u2019 error message. Clearing your browser cache is safe and will most likely resolve many issues affecting Chrome. While at it, clear your browsing history as well, just in case the data has been corrupted.<\/p>\n
To do this, follow these steps:<\/p>\n
Normally, Google Chrome opens a new process for each tab or extension you use. Assuming you have several tabs and third-party extensions open, you\u2019ll find multiple processes running simultaneously. This could result in high system resource usage and the Chrome unresponsive error message.<\/p>\n
To avoid this, you can configure Chrome to open only a single process for multiple tabs. To do that, here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n