As of now, various users have voiced their concern that Chrome automatically restarts itself and then opens a new tab. The URL on that new tab points to a local directory on your PC which stores the browser’s configuration file, namely- http://username/AppData/Local/chrome_configuration. If you are also getting bugged with this issue, then this guide shall make you aware of a few nifty workarounds to resolve it. Follow along.
Fix Chrome Keeps Restarting and Opening a New Tab
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Delete Properties Extension Malware
Recently Chrome browser was infected with Properties Extension Malware. Similar to this issue, the source of that malicious program was also the chrome_configuration folder. So all this points out the fact that your browser is infected with this malware and therefore you should delete it at the earliest. To do so, please refer to our guide on Google Chrome Properties Malware Extension: How to Remove / Delete It.
FIX 2: Disable Extensions
In some instances, a third-party extension might conflict with the normal functionality of the browser. As a result, the issues such as the one that we are currently dealing with are usually on the cards. So let’s verify if the add-ons are causing any troubles or not, and if they are indeed the culprit, then we will deal with them accordingly. Here’s how:
FIX 3: Delete Chrome Data
The error that we are currently dealing with could also arise due to the browse data being corrupted or infected with malicious programs. Therefore, you should consider deleting this data and let Chrome repopulate the same from scratch. However, before trying it out, make sure to sync the data with your Google account [from the chrome://settings/syncSetup page].
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FIX 5: Reinstall Chrome
If none of the aforementioned methods managed to spell out success, then it could be the case of the browser’s configuration settings getting corrupted. Hence you will now have to take the nuclear route of uninstalling and then reinstalling the browser. Here’s how it could be done: So these were the five different methods to fix the issue of the Chrome browser automatically restarting itself and then opening a new tab. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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