Web browser will not open or crashes immediately
A browser that will not start is caused by corrupted settings, a bad extension, or another program interfering. Restart your PC first. That clears temporary problems. If that does not work, start Windows in Safe Mode to see if something else is blocking it.
Browsers crash when their settings get corrupted, an extension breaks, or another program interferes. A restart clears temporary glitches. If that does not work, Safe Mode lets you test if something else on your computer is the problem. Reinstalling the browser is the final step if nothing else works.
- ✓Check if this is a specific browser or all browsers. Try opening a different browser if you have one.
- ✓Check if you are getting a specific error message. Write it down.
- ✓Check if the browser worked recently or if something changed on your computer.
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the browser is broken and buying a new PC when really it is just a bad extension
- Not trying Safe Mode first. Safe Mode tells you immediately if something else is the problem.
- Leaving antivirus turned off permanently instead of turning it back on after testing
Signs you need professional help
- If the browser works fine in Safe Mode but crashes when running normally, contact us and we can help identify which extension is causing the problem. If all browsers will not open even after restart and Safe Mode, your PC may have deeper issues that need help.
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