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Google Chrome Causing Blue Screen/BSOD: Can It Be & How to Fix
Using a dedicated BSOD troubleshooter will fix this issue in no time
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Updated onJune 29, 2024
updated onJune 29, 2024
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Many users reported that Chrome causes BSoD while browsing the internet or watching YouTube videos.
Now, Chrome hardly causes this matter on its own. The browser is probably only a trigger. Regardless, we have many steps for you to try and, hopefully, address the BSoDs for good.
How do I fix the blue screen on Google Chrome?
1. Disable Hardware Acceleration
If you’re getting YouTube BSoD in Chrome, it’s possible that this setting is causing it, so be sure to disable it.
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Click on the 3-dot menu and openSettings.
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In the left pane, navigate toSystem.
4.Toggle off theUse hardware acceleration when availablesetting.
- Restart your browser.
2. Try a BSoD troubleshooter
Adedicated blue screen fixerwill look into all possible bugs that might have led to this issue, so it might be your best shot to get rid of it and prevent such events in the future.
3. Run SFC and DISM
This issue probably goes beyond Chrome. We’re possibly looking at theWindows system corruptionof some kind. And the best way to resolve it is with SFC and DISM combined.
Those two are the built-in system utilities run through the elevated command prompt. Once you run them, they’ll scan for system errors and fix them by replacing corrupted or incomplete files.
If you’re getting a blue screen when opening the browser, your system files may be damaged, so be sure to repair them using these methods.
After repairing the files, the Chrome BSoD should be gone.
4. Disable Fast Boot and start the PC in a clean boot regime
A clean boot should eliminate the possible negative impact of third-party applications on your system stability and help you if you’re getting a BSOD when browsing the internet.
5. Boot into Safe mode
If the Chrome BSoD disappears, we strongly suggest following instructions from the next step on this list. If it’s still present, move to the next step.
6. Update Windows and BIOS
Now we’re reaching the most probable reason for the BSOD. And those are drivers. The simplest way to address this is to allow Windows Update to install all missing drivers.
In addition, we’ll need you to check on the BIOS/UEFI version you’re running and apply updates if necessary. You can find everything you need to know about it in ourBIOS flashing guide.
We suggest using a dedicated driver updater inOutbyte Driver Updater. This will make the process fast, and the update will be done automatically.
7. Run Driver Verifier and reinstall failing drivers
Driver Verifier, the built-in tool which detects illegal actions made by corrupt drivers. That way, you’ll find out what exact driver is causing BSOD, and you can install a proper iteration timely.
8. Reinstall Windows
Finally, if none of the previous steps worked for you, we suggest reinstalling Windows 10 cleanly. Of course, this time, we recommend relying on OEM-provided drivers instead of their generic versions provided by Windows Update.
If you’re unsure how to install Windows 10, we’ve got a complete guide on how toreinstall Windows 10.
Can Chrome cause a blue screen error?
Some Google Chrome settings like Hardware acceleration and other issues with the browser can lead to a blue screen on your PC.
There are multiple causes for BSoD, including damaged files, system corruption, driver issues, etc. In the worst-case scenario, the BSoD can be caused by failing hardware, mainly your RAM.
Sometimes specific applications can cause these issues, and today we’re going to look into theMemory management BSoD errorin Google Chrome.
Can a website cause a blue screen?
Technically, no, a website can’t cause a BSoD error to appear. These errors are caused by driver issues, missing system files, or hardware problems.
A random website or URL may try to use your hardware, which will cause the BSoD issue, but that can happen with any other tasks or applications on your PC.
In this article, we’re focused on Chrome BSoD and the reasons behind it.
With that said, we can wrap it up. These are just a few solutions you can try if you’re getting Chrome BSoD on your PC.
This isn’t the only problem that users encounter, and if you haveChrome freezingon your PC, you should check our dedicated guide to see how to fix it.
What solution did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:BSoD error codes,Google Chrome Errors
Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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