Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Google Chrome "Aw, Snap!" error solutions



Sometimes we encounter an "Aw, Snap!" error when browsing a website or just opening a Google Chrome browser. I compiled all possible solutions below. You may try each one of them until issue subside.

Solution 1: Create a new user profile.
Follow these steps:
1. Exit Chrome
2. Find the "Default" folder. It's located in the following locations:
    Windows:
        - Window XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\
        - Window Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\
    Mac OS X: ~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default
    Linux: ~/.config/google-chrome/Default
3. Rename the folder as "Backup default."
4. Restart Chrome.

Solution 2: Uninstall or configure the following applications that conflict with google chrome.
Applications that have reported conflicting with Google Chrome Browser.
a) Spyware Doctor
b) Comodo firewall
c) McAfee Enterprise
d) McAfee Virus Scan

Follow these steps to uninstall application(s): 



Solution 3: Check for malware.
Install new version of AVG anti-virus software. You can search and download it on google or yahoo.

Solution 4: Check your extension.
Try to disable each extension which causing the problem.
1. Click icon shown below, located on the chrome toolbar.

2. Select "Tools" then select "Extensions"

3. On the Extensions page, unselect the "Enabled" checkbox for the extension you like to temporarily remove.

-fin-