Chrome Crashing in Windows 8.1

Go through the steps given below if you’re experiencing frequent Google Chrome crashes in Windows 8.1 operating system. Also download the Chrome repair tool, ST Cleaner which will delete all the web junk and freshen up your Chrome.

Turn Off the Sandbox Feature

Check if there are conflicts with the Sandbox feature. This feature may conflict with your browser. Temporarily turn it off to check if the problem still persists.

1. Right-click Google Chrome desktop icon.
2. Select Properties from the right-click options menu.
3. Click the Shortcut tab.
4. Click the Target textbox.
5. Move the cursor at the end of the existing value, and add the following line without replacing the existing value:
   “–no-sandbox” (without quotes)
6. Click Apply, and then OK to fix Chrome crashing in Windows 8.1.

 

Delete Corrupt App Data Folder Contents

App Data folder contents could be corrupt. Delete the problematic application data files which prevent the smooth execution of the program.

1. Exit Google Chrome.
2. Double click Computer desktop icon.
3. Open the following folder:
   C:\Users\XXX\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data
4. Delete the “Default” folder.
5. Re-create a new folder with the same name.

Note: As the “AppData” folder is hidden you need to unhide it. Click the View tab on the ribbon interface on top, check-up “Hidden items” checkbox.

 

Clear Internet Data

Delete the browsing history, cache contents, downloaded Internet files and other stuff. The next time you load the web browser it will run perfectly.

1. Open the web browser.
2. Click the Tools menu, and then Clear browsing data.
3. You’ll see a drop down box. Select “The beginning of time” option.
4. Confirm your action.

 

Modify the Local Area Network Settings

Change some important settings related to the Local Area Connection (LAN).

1. Press Windows Key + X.
2. Click Search.
3. Type “inetcpl.cpl” in the Search Box.
4. Click the Apps icon.
5. Open it from the Search Results page.
6. Click Connections | LAN Settings.
7. Un-tick the box named “Automatically detect settings”.
8. Click OK | OK.

 

Uninstall Ad-Filtering Program

If you have any ad-filtering program uninstall it. It usually conflicts with the web browser.

1. Press Windows Key + X.
2. Click Programs and Features.
3. Right-click your ad-filtering software, select Uninstall option.
4. Follow the uninstaller wizard.
5. Reboot your PC when you’re done.