Most common Google Chrome issues and fixes on Windows 10

Google Chrome is one of the widest used browsers all over the world. It has assumed a place of importance in the life of netizens. However, it has been observed that there are some issues you may face with your Chrome installation. We will list out a few issues that one may come across while using Chrome.

1.       Touch Screen does not work while using Google Chrome

ISSUE - There have been reports that after upgrading to Windows 10, the touch screen may stop working on Chrome. You may not be hit the problem during the initial days of upgrading. Touch screen works flawlessly on the stock Windows browser. The issue affects only Google Chrome.

FIX – To fix this issue, you need to enable the touch events through the Chrome flags. Follow these steps.

·         Enter chrome://flags in the address bar and press ENTER.

·         Search for Enable Touch Events

·         Select Enable.

·         Restart Chrome.

2.       Chrome does not start

ISSUE – Chrome does not start after the upgrade to Windows 10.

FIX – The issue can arise when the up gradation of Windows 10 has removed some files. The best option to get it right would be to uninstall Chrome and then reinstall it again.

We would advise you to uninstall Chrome using apps like Revo Uninstaller or CCleaner. The application will remove all the traces of the program that you are uninstalling.

3.       Change in Fonts on Google Chrome

ISSUE – Unfamiliar fonts may appear on your web pages may be quite common after Windows 10 upgrade.

FIX – To solve the issue, you will again need to access the Flags. To achieve this, follow the steps below –

·         Type in chrome://flags in the address bar and press ENTER.

·         Search for and locate Disable DirectWrite.

·         Choose Enable.

·         Now restart Chrome.

Your issues should now get resolved.

4.       Chrome runs slow

ISSUE – Chrome tends to run quite slow. Disabling hardware acceleration can sort this issue out for you.

FIX – If you are facing the issue of slow performance of Chrome, you can consider Hardware Acceleration. Here is how you can do it.

·         Launch Chrome.

·         Go to Settings.

·         Choose Advanced Settings.

·         Locate Use hardware acceleration when available option.

·         It may be checked by default. Turn off the check box to disable this setting.

·         Restart Chrome.

The concluding thoughts

Those were a few errors or issues that you may face on your Google Chrome installation on Windows 10. We have made an earnest attempt at listing out the issues that you may face and the possible fixes that may solve them. We do hope that it would be helpful for our readers getting Chrome working in its best ability for them. If, in any case, you are unable to sort out the issues on your own, you can always get in touch with the nearest Lenovo Laptop Service Center to get your problems resolved.