How to fix the slow running state of Chrome browser

Update your Chrome browser

One way to speed up Chrome browser is to update it to the latest available version. Newer versions of the browser have better optimized files, and they often run faster than older versions.

1. Open Chrome, Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.

2. Click the About Chrome option in the left sidebar.

3. On the right pane, you will find the option to update Chrome.

Close unnecessary tabs

One reason Chrome is slow is because you have too many tabs open at the same time. To speed up Chrome browser, you should only enable the tabs you really need to use.

1. Close unnecessary tabs in your browser and this will speed up the browser a bit.

2. If you don't want to manually close the inactive tabs, download and install an extension like The Great Suspender. This extension will automatically suspend active tabs in Chrome.

Disable unwanted extensions

Chrome allows you to extend its functions by adding extensions. The downside of adding extensions is that they use a lot of resources on your computer and slow down the browser.

If you are not using extensions, it is best to remove them from Chrome.

1. Click the three dots in the upper right corner, select Other Tools and select Extensions.

2. You will see a list of all the installed extensions. Select the ones you don't use and convert them to OFF. This will disable them in your browser.

3. If you don't use an extension, Click the Delete button to remove the extension from Chrome.

Delete unwanted Chrome apps

Chrome allows you to install applications to perform various tasks from within the browser on your computer. If you are not using one or more of these apps, you should delete them to free up resources and speed up the Chrome browser.

1. Open a new tab in Chrome, enter the following in the address bar and press Enter: chrome: // apps

2. You will see the application installed in your browser. Right-click on the app you want to delete and select Remove from Chrome.

3. Click Delete in the confirmation screen to completely remove the application from Chrome.

Preload the websites you are going to visit

Chrome comes with a smart feature that allows preloading of websites that it thinks you will open. This includes links to various websites on the current page you are using.

The browser uses certain algorithms to identify the links you click on and keeps those pages preloaded.

1. Click the three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome and select Install.

2. Select the Privacy and Security option from the left sidebar.

3. Select Cookies & other site data from the right pane.

4. Enable Preloading for faster browsing.

Clear your browsing history and other data

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Clearing your browsing history and other data stored in Chrome is a way to keep the browser in good standing. This helps improve performance and speed up the Chrome browser.

1. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.

2. Scroll down and Click on the Clear browsing data option.