7 Ways to Fix Slow Google Chrome on Windows 11 [Tips for 2024]

Here's an overview of effective methods to fix a slow Google Chrome browser in Windows 11:

Please provide the English content you want translated, and I'll promptly translate it into Chinese for you.

User Case: Google Chrome Running Slow on Windows 11

"Seeking help. I installed Windows 11 on the day of its release, November 5th. However, when using Google Chrome to access certain apps like Google Maps or YouTube, the loading speed is significantly slower compared to Windows 10. Does anyone know why Google Chrome is running so slow on Windows 11 and how to fix this issue?"

Windows 11 introduces a fresh new look and feel, plus great new features, PC gaming enhancements, and a revamped Microsoft Store. If your device meets the minimum device specifications, you can download Windows 11.

However, the new OS comes with its own set of issues. One of the most reported is that Chrome runs slower than usual on Windows 11. If you're dealing with a slow Chrome on Windows 11 issue, you're not alone. This article covers all the useful methods to help you fix slow and laggy web browsing on Windows 11.

Solution 1: Restart your computer or browser

Before we proceed, try restarting your computer and Chrome to see if that helps. If not, try the following solutions.

You can quickly restart Chrome by entering chrome://restart in the address bar.

Fix 2: Close unused tabs

Google Chrome has a reputation for being a memory hog, especially when you have many tabs open. Each tab you have open in Chrome runs as a separate process on your computer. Too many tabs can eat up a lot of RAM, causing Chrome to run slowly.

To see how much resources Chrome is using, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and open the Task Manager. Find Google Chrome under "Applications" to see its resource usage.

This image displays the Chrome performance chart.

If Chrome is using a lot of resources, try closing unnecessary tabs to see if it improves the opening or running speed on Windows 11.

Fix 3: Clear browsing cache and cookies

If you use Chrome for a long time, it can accumulate a lot of cache data and cookies, which can slow it down. You can clear your browsing data and cache to fix this.

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome.

Click the “More tools” option in the right-click menu, then select “Clear browsing data.”

Step 3. Check the “Cache” and “Cookies” boxes, and then click “Clear Data.”

After clearing your browsing data, restart Chrome and see if it's still running slowly.

Bonus Tip: Recover Deleted or Lost Chrome Bookmarks, History, and Favorites

If you accidentally deleted or cleared important bookmarks, history, or folders in Google Chrome, you can recover them from a local folder on a computer where you have backups of all your browsing history and bookmarks from Chrome.

Go to the location of the file on your computer, and then click it to add it back to Chrome.

C:\Users\(Username)\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Storage (or Bookmarks)

If you don't have any backups available on your computer, you can still try to recover your lost data with the help of a Windows 11 Data Recovery Software when your Chrome bookmarks or history get deleted.

Data Recovery Wizard Pro can help you recover any deleted files from HDD, SSD, USB drives, SD cards, external hard drives, and more. Download this file recovery tool for free now to restore your deleted or lost Chrome bookmarks or history on your computer.

Step 1: Choose a location and start scanning

Launch the Data Recovery Wizard, hover the mouse over the partition/drive where the deleted files were stored, and click “Scan” to look for lost files.

Select the location where you deleted your files:

Step 2: Choose the files you want to recover

Once the scan is finished, select the deleted files you want to recover. You can click on Filters to display only the type of file you want. If you remember the name of the file, type it in the “Search for files or folders” bar – this is the quickest way to find your target file.

Step 3: Preview and recover the deleted files

Preview the recoverable files, select the ones you want to restore, and click “Recover” to save them to a new location instead of the disk where you lost the data.

Fix 4: Disable unnecessary Chrome extensions

When you browse with Chrome, extensions can consume a lot of resources and even conflict with the app. If Google Chrome starts lagging and opening slowly on Windows 11, try disabling unnecessary extensions to see if the issue persists.

Step 1: Open Chrome and type chrome://extensions into the address bar, then press Enter.

Step 2. Choose an extension to disable. We'll use Adblock Plus for this example. Slide the button to the left to disable the extension.

Disable any unnecessary extensions. Then, see if Chrome is running at a normal speed. If Chrome is still slow on Windows 11, try the next method.

Fix 5: Disable hardware acceleration in Chrome

Hardware acceleration is a technology that relieves the workload on a computer's CPU by assigning resource-intensive tasks to specialized hardware, such as a GPU, particularly in tasks related to image processing or graphics. Enabling hardware acceleration can enhance performance, but it can also lead to unexpected issues, like slow performance in browsers like Chrome.

Try disabling hardware acceleration to fix lag and slowness issues in Google Chrome. Here's how:

Step 1: Click on the menu button in the top right corner, and then select “Settings.”

Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom, then tap “Advanced” to reveal more options.

Next up, we just need to translate this into American English:

Step 3. In the System section, uncheck Use hardware acceleration when available.

Step 4. Restart Chrome to see if the issue is fixed.

Fix 6: Update Chrome to the latest version

If your browser version is too old, it might not support certain plugins or features, which can cause sluggish performance in Chrome on Windows 11. Google releases regular updates that include the latest Chromium build on a monthly basis. Keeping your browser up to date can help prevent many issues.

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser and click on the three dots in the top-right corner.

Step 2: Click “About Chrome.”

Step 3. Check your browser version. Make sure it's up to date, or that there are no updates available. If needed, download the latest version.

Fix 7: Remove malware with Chrome's built-in cleaner

A virus or malware attack can cause Chrome to run slow and open poorly. Chrome has a feature that can detect harmful apps and remove them. This might fix the issue of Google Chrome running slow on your Windows 11.

Step 1: Tap the three dots, then select “Settings.”

Step 2: Go to Advanced > Reset and Clean Up.

Click "Clean Computer," then click "Scan" under "Find and Remove Harmful Software."

Wait for the process to complete, restart your computer and Chrome, and then check if the issue persists.

Conclusions

There are several ways to fix the issue of Google Chrome running slow on Windows 11. Start by restarting your computer or Chrome, as this can often resolve straightforward issues. If that doesn't help, you can try disabling Chrome extensions and hardware acceleration, clearing browsing history, cache, or malware, and updating Chrome.

If you lose important data during the problem-solving process, first use data recovery software to restore the data.