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6 Ways to Fix Google Maps if It’s Not Working on Your PC
Conflicting extensions or add-ons may cause this issue
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Updated onAugust 8, 2024
updated onAugust 8, 2024
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Do you have issues with Google Maps not working on your PC? Here is all you should keep in mind.
In the Google Chrome software, Google Maps is the built-in map viewer for the Google search engine, but several customers have lately claimed that the machine becomes startled while using Google Maps on their PC or Mac.
These customers claim that whenever they attempt to view Maps through Google Chrome, the browser window freezes and eventually crashes after a short period of inactivity.
After carefully examining the problem, we have reached some findings and will outline the best remedies in this paper. And whether Google Maps is not working on Windows 10, 11, or Chrome, we will fix it.
Why is Google Maps not working on my PC?
Google Maps is a very stable service, and most users should have a seamless experience; however, there are cases where it may crash your PC orbecome slowor unresponsive. Here are a few reasons why this may happen:
Other than this, users have also complained about other service errors. The two most common are:
Whatever the reason, our solutions should be helpful, and if Google Maps is not working on a website, these solutions will work, too.
How do I fix Google Maps if it’s not working on my PC?
1. Sign out of your Google account
Bear in mind that this is just a workaround, and if you choose to sign out of your Google account, you’ll be signed out of other Google services.
Your Google account may interfere with the mapping app, so this solution should work. The only problem is that Maps won’t pre-load your favorite places and the settings you already made.
2. Clear your cache and cookies
3. Disable all extensions
If the issue doesn’t appear anymore, one of the available extensions was undoubtedly causing the problem. To pinpoint the cause, you need to enable your extensions individually and try to recreate the issue.
Once you find the problematic extension, disable or remove it, and the issue will be permanently resolved.
4. Update your browser
After installing the latest updates, check if the problem is still there.
Usually, the updates are installed automatically, but just in case, you can also use this method to update manually (sometimes ahead of schedule) to get all the browser improvements.
5. Reset Google Chrome
Google Maps not working on Chrome should be resolved since you will eliminate all possible glitches, temporary files, and unwanted extensions that sometimes interfere with specific programs.
Remember that resetting Chrome will remove all your extensions and browsing history, so you might want to sync or back them up.
6. Reinstall your browser
If problems with Google Maps keep appearing, you might be able to fix the problem simply by reinstalling Google Chrome. There are several ways to do that, but the best method is to use uninstaller software.
In case you don’t know, anuninstaller software toolis a unique app that can remove any application from your PC altogether. So, it is a better option for uninstalling the browser.
You have read this far, so we hope the error of Google Maps not working on your PC is resolved. Note that not every solution may work for you. It is okay to skip around till you find one that truly performs.
In some cases, you may get an error message. Please get in touch with your organization administratorfor access.If this is the case, you are likely on a network restricting access to Google Maps. Only the network admin will be able to resolve such instances.
Other times, you may get the error messagewe are sorry, but you do not have access to Google Maps. Simply make sure you are logged in with a Google email address.
If you cannot access Google Maps, you can try using Windows Maps and check out theway to download offline mapsas well. Moreover, if youcan’t rotate your map on desktop, we’ve got you covered.
If you face issues likeWindows Maps showing the wrong location on Windows 11, read this guide to learn more about it.
You can also run theGoogle Maps app on Windows 7, in a way, and we have a guide that will show you how to do that. If all else fails, you canconsider alternative services.
Speaking of which, we also have great guides on what to do ifGoogle Maps location is wrong on your PCand if3D is not working on Google Maps on your PC.
Which of the solutions worked for you? Let us know in the comments below.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
