Noblesville Schools Technology Department

Chrome Issues inc. removing extensions

If you are experiencing issues with your Chrome browser, a good place to start is to check for 1. Updates 2. Extensions 3. Clear Browser History 4. Close Chrome and Restart the device.


1. Update the Chrome browser:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More E2q6Vj9j60Dw0Z6NZFEx5vSB9yoZJp7C8suuvQXVA_2weMCXstGD7JEvNrzX3wuQrPtL=w36-h36.png.
  3. Click Help 3_l97rr0GvhSP2XV5OoCkV2ZDTIisAOczrSdzNCBxhIKWrjXjHucxNwocghoUa39gw=w36-h36.png About Google Chrome.
  4. Click Update Google Chrome.
  5. Click Relaunch.

Typically, Chrome updates in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you haven't closed your browser in a while, you might see a pending update.


2. Check for Extensions by going to the three dots to the right of your Chrome login - Select "More Tools" - Click on "Extensions".

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3. Remove any extension that you do not need. Do not remove the Phish Alert Extension.


4. Check "Search Engine" and "On Start Up" Preferences. Open Chrome - Select "Chrome" (on the top gray bar) - Preferences - Find these options and remove any unwanted preference.


5. Clear Browser History by going to "Chrome" - Select "Clear Browsing Data" - Click on "Advanced" - Choose "All time" - Click on each box to check all the items - Select the blue "Clear Data" button.

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6. Close the Chrome browser and restart the laptop.