Computer freezes in Chrome, not Explorer yet

[SunnyGamingHD2]

How To: Solve your Google Chrome Freezing and Hanging Problems

Hope this helps

 

[maxtor]

There is no problem with opening the browser. It freezes after few mins

How To: Solve your Google Chrome Freezing and Hanging Problems

Hope this helps

I think in this issue described, only chrome freezes because the writer presumes that you can go to task manager. In my case the entire computer is immobilized. Different problem?

 

[msn]

Try safe mode with Networking. Open Chrome and let us know.

 

[maxtor]

Try safe mode with Networking. Open Chrome and let us know.

I am on safe mode with NW and I checked, it said - You have no extensions.

Also I have opened several tabs and just browsing around in chrome but so far no problem. Outside safe mode like I said above, it froze. Now please tell me what to do next.

Edit - It did freeze after a few minutes eventually

 

[SunnyGamingHD2]

First Try this:*support.microsoft.com/kb/2681286#gm3
*www.thewindowsclub.com/google-chrome-crashing-freezing-windows-computer

If not solved then try above solutions:-

Try Defagmenting your Hard drive using Perfect Disk Home edition and use File hippo update checker and install flash,java and shockwave updates then then use cc cleaner to fix registry errors and run a complete a full antivirus scan using Avast Antivirus(free)(USE BOOT TIME SCAN RECOMMENDED) and check for Windows Updates

 

[Gauravs90]

You can try checking your RAM too. You may be thinking that how can this problem is related to RAM but may be it is as it freezes your windows. Freezing of windows can only be done when there is fault at kernel level.

Here are the steps to check your RAM :-

1. Download memtest86+

Click here if you want to burn the iso on dvd

Click here to install it in pendrive

2. boot from the DVD or PEN DRIVE and run the test at least for 1 hour.

3. Post here the no. of errors occurred in test preferably screen shot taken by camera.

If you can't do above things at least check with another RAM.

And pls tell which windows you are running.

 

[maxtor]

In the last 45 minutes situation ha sbecome much much worse. I have button restarted 4 times and I am unable to work on Explorer also now!!

Too many people are saying too many things in this thread. I know it is difficult to diagnose but if you're not sure of what it could be please don't post just any solution.

 

[dashing.sujay]

@Maxtor - You can launch Chrome using "incognito mode", which disables extensions and allows you to disable the extensions. For this, you already should have the following :-

1. You should have Chrome installed on your PC.

2. You should have a Shortcut for Chrome on your Desktop. If you don't have a shortcut for Chrome, suggest you to create 2 (shortcuts). Rename them as ChromeEX and Chrome

3. Right Click the Shortcut named ChromeEX, go to properties and then click on Target field. You should already see the path.

4. Now append "--incognito" to the end of the command without quotes.

5. Now you have to double click on the edited shortcut to enter into a "Safe Mode"-style Chrome. From here, all you'll need to do is enter "chrome://extensions/" (without the quotes) into the browser's navigation bar to edit the extensions.

Just press ctrl + shift + N to open a new incognito window, and close the previous window. No such hassles required.

 

[maxtor]

@dashing.sujay - I have completed those steps. Please read thread before posting.

 

[Gauravs90]

Try the RAM one I have posted.

 

[SunnyGamingHD2]

Which Windows u are running??
and also is it 32 bit or 64 bit

 

[dashing.sujay]

@dashing.sujay - I have completed those steps. Please read thread before posting.

I know you tried, that reply was for my quoted member and all, just to inform that there is shortcut method to do what all are doing in a loong way. Like a tip.

 

[maxtor]

Try the RAM one I have posted.

By now I have done lost of things. Is doing this better or doing a reinstall of OS better?

If I need to to a reinstall(never done earlier) what are the steps - I have the Windows CD and drivers CDs etc. But I have huge amountof files about 75 GB. My small pen drives cannot take them all. Is it safe to burn files on a DVD? Any suggestions.

Just preparing for the worst!

Which Windows u are running??
and also is it 32 bit or 64 bit

WIn 7 64 bit

 

[Gauravs90]

First tell the no of drives you have and which drive has windows installed in it. You may want to restore your system to a previous date.

 

[maxtor]

2 drives with the other one being larger. I had done a System Restore earlier but did not work.

How do I find out which one has Windows installed in it?

Other drive says 367 free of 368 GB

 

[Gauravs90]

Your c: is your windows drive

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Choose nickname and channel as #krow

 

[maxtor]

Is it possible to reinstall OS and keep the other drive for storing files? Is the other drive unaffected by the reinstall?

Also, how much time does a reinstall take?

There's always a first time!

Your c: is your windows drive

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Choose nickname and channel as #krow

Let's stick to this thread. Some poor soul will get help from info here tomorrow if the same happens to someone

 

[Gauravs90]

It's possible to reinstall but you have to format the drive where windows is installed.

 

[maxtor]

It's possible to reinstall but you have to format the drive where windows is installed.

Thanks!

For those reading the thread and can help here are some questions I have:

1. What are the steps in reinstalling OS on C drive? Any good links to articles or sites will also do(will search on Google also)

2. Can the other drive(I have 2 drives) be used to store files as a backup - is it safe to do so? Or should I burn DVDs or get a hard drive for storage?

3. Will the other drive be unaffected by OS reinstall on C drive?

4. Anyth other tips when I resinstall, out of your experience?

 

[Gauravs90]

1. What are the steps in reinstalling OS on C drive? Any good links to articles or sites will also do(will search on Google also)

Boot form windows DVD. Follow the steps. Choose C: when asked to select drive. Format it and then install the windows.

2. Can the other drive(I have 2 drives) be used to store files as a backup - is it safe to do so? Or should I burn DVDs or get a hard drive for storage?

Yes, Second drive which is your D: can be used to take backup as it will not be formatted when installing windows.

3. Will the other drive be unaffected by OS reinstall on C drive?

Yes definitely other drives besides C: , are not affected by reinstall.