Web browser won't open or crashes immediately on Windows
A browser that won't start is almost always caused by corrupted settings or a conflict with another program. Restart your PC first — that clears temporary problems. If that doesn't work, open the browser in Safe Mode to see if something else is blocking it.
Browsers crash when their settings get corrupted, an extension breaks, or another program is interfering. A restart clears temporary glitches and is the fastest fix. If that doesn't work, Safe Mode lets you test if something else on your PC is the culprit. Reinstalling the browser is the final step if nothing else works.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the browser is broken and buying a new PC when really it's just a bad extension or corrupted settings
- Not trying Safe Mode first — Safe Mode tells you immediately if something else is the problem
- Turning off antivirus permanently to fix the browser instead of temporarily disabling it to test
Signs you need professional help
- The browser works fine in Safe Mode but crashes when running normally — contact us about which extension is causing it
- All browsers won't open even after restart and Safe Mode — your PC can have deeper issues
- You see a specific error code that persists through multiple restart attempts
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