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Opera GX Not Responding: How to Permanently Fix it

Upgrading the browser fixes this problem

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Updated onJune 10, 2024

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Many Windows 11 users reported that Opera GX is not responding and this can be a major problem and negatively impact your browsing experience, so let’s see how to fix it.

Why is Opera always not responding?

This can happen if your browser installation is bugged or if Opera is stuck while syncing data.

What can I do if Opera GX is not responding?

What can I do if Opera GX is not responding?

If the Opera browser is not responding, try waiting for it to finish setting up and syncing. This can sometimes take up to a few hours.

1. Update the browser

If you can’t launch the browser, just do the following:

Alternatively, you can just download the latest setup file from Opera’s website and run it force the browser to upgrade.

2. Disable syncing

These are some universal fixes if Opera GX is not responding, and they will also work on Windows 10 or even Windows 7.

For more related solutions, we recommend you look at our post on how to fixOpera crashes, freezes & restarts.

We also have a guide on what to do ifOpera isn’t working on Windows 11, and a guide on how to fixOpera GX if it’s not opening, so don’t miss them.

Please, feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.

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