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Chrome or browser using too much memory

Chrome or Edge eating memory and slowing your PC? Find heavy tabs, turn on Memory Saver, and trim extensions.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
10 min
Steps
6
Updated

Sounds like this?

  • Browser slows the whole PC
  • Many 'Google Chrome' entries in Task Manager
  • Tabs reload when you switch back

Step by step

  1. Close tabs you don't need, or bookmark them with Bookmark all tabs.
  2. Chrome: press Shift + Esc to open Chrome's Task Manager and see which tab or extension uses the most memory.
  3. Chrome: Settings › Performance › turn on Memory Saver. Edge: Settings › System and performance › Efficiency mode and sleeping tabs.
  4. Go to chrome://extensions (or edge://extensions) and remove extensions you don't use.
  5. Update the browser: Menu › Help › About.
  6. Restart the browser once a day if you keep many tabs open.

Related error codes & messages

Quick answers

When should I stop and get professional help with "Chrome or browser using too much memory"?

Stop and get help if: Unknown extensions reappear after removal, or the home page or search engine keeps changing (adware). The PC has 4 GB of RAM or less and stays slow even with few tabs. Boise Computer Care can diagnose it for a $60 fee; call 208-996-3508.

How long does this fix take and how hard is it?

Plan on 10 min. Difficulty: Easy.

Is it safe to try this myself?

Mostly, if you follow these precautions: Remove extensions you don't recognize; some collect browsing data.

Which error messages or codes does this guide cover?

Aw, Snap!, Out of Memory, STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION.

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