Like most web browsers, Google Chrome is prone to the occasional bug, but there is almost always a simple fix. Both Google and the Chrome community offer guidance and ways to troubleshoot Google Chrome issues. Here are nine of the most common problems and a solution for each problem.

There are many reasons why Chrome might not be working, and some are more complicated than others. Often, the exact problem is not clear until the corresponding solution has been tried.

Follow these steps in the order presented to resolve the Chrome issue and get the browser working again.

Force close unresponsive tabs. Sometimes, Chrome tabs crash or freeze. In such situations, use the Chrome Task Manager to force close individual tabs. Go to the More menu (three vertically aligned dots) and select More tools > Task manager.