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.
