{"id":21847,"date":"2026-03-10T22:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T14:12:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T11:12:43","slug":"chrome-not-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Chrome Not Opening: Why It Happens and How to Fix It (Windows, Mac, Android)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#Quick_Diagnosis_by_Symptom\" >Quick Diagnosis by Symptom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_Windows\" >If Chrome Will Not Open on Windows<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#1_End_Stuck_Chrome_Processes\" >1. End Stuck Chrome Processes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#2_Restart_the_Computer\" >2. Restart the Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#3_Start_Chrome_Without_Extensions\" >3. Start Chrome Without Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#4_Turn_Off_Graphics_Acceleration_Black_or_White_Screen\" >4. Turn Off Graphics Acceleration (Black or White Screen)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#5_Try_a_New_User_Profile\" >5. Try a New User Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#6_Check_Antivirus_and_Security_Software\" >6. Check Antivirus and Security Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#7_Scan_for_Malware\" >7. Scan for Malware<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#8_Run_Chrome_Directly\" >8. Run Chrome Directly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#9_Uninstall_and_Reinstall_Chrome\" >9. Uninstall and Reinstall Chrome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_a_Mac\" >If Chrome Will Not Open on a Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_an_Android_Phone\" >If Chrome Will Not Open on an Android Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#If_Chrome_Opens_but_Sites_Do_Not_Load\" >If Chrome Opens but Sites Do Not Load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#Resetting_Chrome_Settings\" >Resetting Chrome Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#If_None_of_These_Worked\" >If None of These Worked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/chrome-not-opening\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>Chrome is not opening<\/strong>, the cause is usually a Chrome process stuck in the background, a corrupted user profile, an extension, a graphics acceleration incompatibility, or security software blocking Chrome. In this guide we first show where to start based on the symptom, then list the steps you can take on Windows, Mac and Android when Chrome will not open, from the easiest to the most thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Diagnosis_by_Symptom\"><\/span>Quick Diagnosis by Symptom<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What happens?<\/th><th>Likely cause<\/th><th>Try first<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>I click the icon and nothing happens<\/td><td>Chrome process stuck in the background<\/td><td>End all Chrome processes in Task Manager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The window opens and closes immediately<\/td><td>Corrupted profile or extension<\/td><td>Start without extensions, then a new profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The window is black, white or flickering<\/td><td>Graphics acceleration \/ graphics driver<\/td><td>Start with <code>--disable-gpu<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chrome opens but no site loads<\/td><td>Internet, DNS or proxy<\/td><td>Try another browser, check DNS and proxy settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It will not open after an update<\/td><td>Unfinished update or security software<\/td><td>Restart the computer, check the antivirus quarantine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It opens and closes on Android<\/td><td>Cache, Chrome or Android System WebView version<\/td><td>Clear the cache, update from the Play Store<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_Windows\"><\/span>If Chrome Will Not Open on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_End_Stuck_Chrome_Processes\"><\/span>1. End Stuck Chrome Processes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most common reason for &#8220;I click Chrome but it does not open&#8221;: Chrome has not fully closed, Windows thinks it is still running, and no new window appears. Open Task Manager with <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code>, select the <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong> rows on the <strong>Processes<\/strong> tab and click <strong>End task<\/strong>. As a faster option, run this command in Command Prompt:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>taskkill \/F \/IM chrome.exe \/T<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then open Chrome again. If the problem keeps coming back, turn off <strong>System \u2192 Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed<\/strong> in Chrome settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Restart_the_Computer\"><\/span>2. Restart the Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A restart completes unfinished Chrome or Windows updates and clears stuck services. Choose <strong>Restart<\/strong> rather than Shut down; if Windows Fast Startup is on, Shut down does not fully reset running processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_Chrome_Without_Extensions\"><\/span>3. Start Chrome Without Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A faulty extension can make Chrome close as soon as it opens. Open the Run window with <code>Win + R<\/code> and type:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>chrome --disable-extensions<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome opens this way, type <code>chrome:\/\/extensions<\/code> in the address bar, turn off all extensions and restart Chrome normally. Then turn the extensions back on one by one to find and remove the one causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Turn_Off_Graphics_Acceleration_Black_or_White_Screen\"><\/span>4. Turn Off Graphics Acceleration (Black or White Screen)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the window opens but is black, white or flickering, the problem is usually an incompatibility between the graphics driver and hardware acceleration. Try this in the Run window:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>chrome --disable-gpu<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome opens correctly, turn off <strong>Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Use graphics acceleration when available<\/strong> and restart Chrome. For a permanent fix, update your graphics driver from the manufacturer&#8217;s site or Windows Update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Try_a_New_User_Profile\"><\/span>5. Try a New User Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A corrupted file in the profile folder can stop Chrome from starting at all. Test it by backing up the profile instead of deleting it:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>End all Chrome processes (step 1).<\/li><li>Open this folder with <code>Win + R<\/code>: <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%GoogleChromeUser Data<\/code><\/li><li>Rename the <strong>Default<\/strong> folder to <strong>Default.bak<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Open Chrome; a new, empty profile is created.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome opens, the problem is in the old profile. You can get your bookmarks and passwords back by signing in with your Google account and turning on sync. If you do not use sync, your bookmarks are in the <code>Bookmarks<\/code> file inside <strong>Default.bak<\/strong>; you can copy that file into the new <strong>Default<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_Antivirus_and_Security_Software\"><\/span>6. Check Antivirus and Security Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After an update, security software can mistakenly quarantine <code>chrome.exe<\/code>. Check your antivirus program&#8217;s <strong>quarantine<\/strong> or <strong>blocked<\/strong> list; if Chrome is there, restore it and mark it as trusted. Also check <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection \u2192 Protection history<\/strong> in Windows Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Scan_for_Malware\"><\/span>7. Scan for Malware<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browser hijackers can change the Chrome shortcut or stop it from opening. In Windows Security, run <strong>Scan options \u2192 Full scan<\/strong> or a <strong>Microsoft Defender Offline scan<\/strong>. Also right-click the Chrome shortcut on the desktop and check in <strong>Properties \u2192 Target<\/strong> whether there is an unknown address or parameter after <code>chrome.exe<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Run_Chrome_Directly\"><\/span>8. Run Chrome Directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortcut may be broken. Try opening Chrome directly from the program folder:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>\"C:Program FilesGoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe\"<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it opens this way, delete the old shortcut and pin Chrome to the taskbar and desktop again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Uninstall_and_Reinstall_Chrome\"><\/span>9. Uninstall and Reinstall Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uninstall Google Chrome from <strong>Settings \u2192 Apps \u2192 Installed apps<\/strong>.<\/li><li>For a clean install, delete the <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%GoogleChrome<\/code> folder. This also deletes bookmarks and passwords that are not synced; back up the <strong>User Data<\/strong> folder first.<\/li><li>Using Microsoft Edge, download and install Chrome only from the official download page (google.com\/chrome).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_a_Mac\"><\/span>If Chrome Will Not Open on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Force quit:<\/strong> Press <code>Command + Option + Esc<\/code>, select Chrome and click <strong>Force Quit<\/strong>, or end all Google Chrome processes in Activity Monitor.<\/li><li><strong>Test the profile:<\/strong> In Finder, use <strong>Go \u2192 Go to Folder<\/strong> to open <code>~\/Library\/Application Support\/Google\/Chrome<\/code> and rename the <strong>Default<\/strong> folder to <strong>Default.bak<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>macOS and Chrome version:<\/strong> Current Chrome versions may not support older macOS versions; update macOS or download Chrome again and install it in the Applications folder.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Chrome_Will_Not_Open_on_an_Android_Phone\"><\/span>If Chrome Will Not Open on an Android Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In <strong>Settings \u2192 Apps \u2192 Chrome<\/strong>, tap <strong>Force stop<\/strong> and open Chrome again.<\/li><li>On the same screen, tap <strong>Storage \u2192 Clear cache<\/strong>. If the problem continues, you can also try <strong>Clear data<\/strong>; this deletes sign-ins and data that is not synced.<\/li><li>Update the <strong>Chrome<\/strong> and <strong>Android System WebView<\/strong> apps in the Play Store. If their versions do not match, Chrome can close as soon as it opens.<\/li><li>Restart the phone and check that storage is not full.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Chrome_Opens_but_Sites_Do_Not_Load\"><\/span>If Chrome Opens but Sites Do Not Load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case the problem is not Chrome itself but the connection. Try opening the same site in another browser or on your phone. If it does not open anywhere, restart the router; if only some sites do not open, clear the DNS cache (<code>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/code>) or use a different DNS. We explain the steps in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/hat-are-dns-settings\/\">DNS settings and how to change DNS<\/a>. If you see a &#8220;connection was reset&#8221; error, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/sunucun.com.tr\/blog\/err_connection_reset-en\/\">ERR_CONNECTION_RESET<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If only one site such as YouTube, WhatsApp Web or Instagram does not open, click the site icon in the address bar, choose <strong>Site settings \u2192 Delete data<\/strong>, then try the same site in an Incognito window (<code>Ctrl + Shift + N<\/code>). If it opens in Incognito, the problem is that site&#8217;s cookies or an extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resetting_Chrome_Settings\"><\/span>Resetting Chrome Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome opens but often freezes, its home page changes or it opens unexpected tabs, type <code>chrome:\/\/settings\/reset<\/code> in the address bar and choose <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults<\/strong>. This turns off extensions, resets the startup page and search engine and clears cookies; bookmarks, history and saved passwords are not deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_None_of_These_Worked\"><\/span>If None of These Worked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Update Windows:<\/strong> Missing system updates can cause incompatibilities with new Chrome versions.<\/li><li><strong>Repair system files:<\/strong> Run <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code> in Command Prompt opened as administrator.<\/li><li><strong>Create another Windows user account:<\/strong> If Chrome opens in the new account, the problem is in the old account&#8217;s settings.<\/li><li><strong>If you are on a work computer:<\/strong> Chrome may be restricted by administrator policies (visible on the <code>chrome:\/\/policy<\/code> page); contact your IT team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome is not opening, first end stuck Chrome processes in Task Manager and restart the computer; these two steps fix most cases. If it opens and closes, try starting without extensions and a new profile; if it shows a black screen, turn off graphics acceleration with <code>--disable-gpu<\/code>. On Android, clear the cache and update Chrome and Android System WebView. If nothing works, back up your data and reinstall Chrome from the official site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Chrome is not opening, the cause is usually a Chrome process stuck in the background, a corrupted user profile, an extension, a graphics acceleration incompatibility, or security software blocking Chrome. 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