Google Chrome stands as one of today's most popular web browsers. Nevertheless, encountering errors while surfing online is not uncommon. One prevalent issue is the Aw, Snap! error when loading certain web pages. So, how can you resolve the Aw, Snap! error on Chrome? Let's delve into it through the following article.
'Aw, Snap' is a common error message on Google Chrome, and chances are you've encountered this particular issue at least once. There are various reasons behind this error in the Chrome browser. However, you can effortlessly address and rectify this problem through the article below by Mytour.
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Fixing the 'Aw, Snap' error on Google Chrome
Method 1: Reload the webpage
In some cases, simply reloading the webpage you're trying to access can resolve the 'Aw, Snap' error on Google Chrome. You can do this by clicking the reload button at the top left corner of Google Chrome.
Additionally, you can also use the following keyboard shortcuts depending on your platform:
- On Windows, press the F5 key or the shortcut Ctrl + R.
- On Mac, press the combination Command + R.
- On Linux, press the F5 key or the shortcut Ctrl + R.
After refreshing, you'll either see the 'Aw, Snap!' error message again or be able to continue accessing the webpage. If the error persists, proceed to troubleshoot using other methods.
Method 2: Check your internet connection
Ensure your computer isn't experiencing any internet connection issues. You can check your internet connection by attempting to access a different website. For example, type Mytour into the address bar and press enter to test your connection.
Method 3: Try using Incognito Mode
Incognito Mode allows you to browse the web without storing cache memory, cookies, or browser history. This can help you avoid encountering the 'Aw, Snap!' message when accessing certain websites.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome, then click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner.
Step 2: Click on the New Incognito Window option from the menu. A new window will appear indicating that you're browsing in Incognito mode.
Step 3: Enter the website you want to access in the address bar and see if you can access it without encountering any errors.
Method 4: Close all other tabs
Based on the experience of many users, closing all other tabs open in Google Chrome often resolves the 'Aw, Snap!' error. You can do this by clicking the X button next to the tab name. After closing all open tabs, try accessing the webpage that's experiencing the 'Aw, Snap!' error.
The 'Aw, Snap!' error mainly occurs when Chrome cannot access a particular webpage, and users often only need to Refresh to regain access. If repeatedly pressing F5 doesn't work, you can try one of the following methods:
Method 5: Clear Cache, browsing history
If refreshing the page doesn't work, you can try clearing the browser's cache memory and reloading the page. Cache files can sometimes become corrupted or accumulate old files, slowing down the browser's loading process. Additionally, the files stored in the cache memory on your computer may not be organized in a specific sequence, which can also cause the browser to take a long time to load the page. Therefore, clearing the cache memory can help you avoid this 'Aw, Snap!' error.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and press Ctrl+H to access the browser history section.
Step 2: Click on Clear browsing data from the left-hand control panel.
Step 3: Select
Time range as
All time and switch to the
Advanced tab:
Step 4: Check the boxes to delete the following items:
- Internet browsing history
- Downloading history
- Cookies and other site data
- Cached images and files
- Passwords and other login data
- Autofill data
Step 5: Click on Clear data and wait until it finishes.
Step 6: Close your browser and restart your PC. Try accessing the webpage you want to open in Chrome again.
Method 6: Fixing Crash errors on Chrome browser
When you open a webpage and encounter the Aw, Snap error, you should check if other open webpages are experiencing similar issues. If the error only occurs with one webpage, it's possible that some extensions have blocked the page's operation. Try opening the webpage in incognito mode when extensions are disabled. If you encounter frequent Chrome crashes, refer to how to fix Chrome crash errors here
Method 7: Fixing errors caused by Extensions, opening multiple tabs simultaneously
Running multiple extensions or applications can exhaust your computer's memory and lead to the Aw, Snap error. Try disabling or removing extensions and reloading the page to check. Opening multiple tabs can also consume a lot of memory resources, causing your computer to slow down, so you should close unnecessary tabs and leave only the tabs for the websites you need to use. You can also open Chrome in Safe Mode by opening the Run dialog box and entering the command chrome.exe -disable-extensions then press Enter.
This way, you'll access Chrome browser without any plugins or extensions.
Method 8: Check for malware
Malware often affects your operating system and internet connection. If you notice slower browsing than usual, you should check if your computer is infected with malware. You should regularly install good antivirus software to protect your computer, limiting the risk of Trojan and harmful viruses.
Method 7: Restart your computer
A quite effective way for computer users to deal with software or operating system errors is to restart. However, you should follow the correct procedure, including:
- On Windows, open the Start menu and click the Power button. Here, choose Restart or Power off then restart your computer.
- On Mac, click the Apple icon at the top left corner of the screen and select Restart... or Shut down...
- On Linux, you can typically find the Linux Start menu option to restart your computer. Or use one of the following commands:
sudo reboot
sudo shutdown -r now
Method 8: Reset Google Chrome
If the above methods don't yield results, you can try this approach following the steps below:
Step 1: Open Google Chrome, then click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Settings.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Advanced.
Step 3: Continue scrolling down the screen, find and select the option Reset and clean up => Restore settings to their original defaults to restore Chrome browser to its initial state.
Step 4: Finally, sign in to Google Chrome with your Google account and check if the Aw, Snap! error has been resolved.
Method 9: Disable Hardware Acceleration
Step 1: Open Settings in Google Chrome, scroll down to the bottom and click on Advanced to display Advanced settings.
Step 2: Scroll down and find the System section, turn off 'Use hardware acceleration when available' by moving the slider to the left.
Step 3: Restart Chrome and this will help you fix the Aw, Snap! error.
Method 10: Use Windows Memory Diagnostic
Step 1: Type 'memory' in the Windows search bar and select Windows Memory Diagnostic from the displayed results.
Step 2: In the displayed dialog box, click on Restart now and check for problems.
Step 3: Wait a few minutes for Windows to scan and check for possible errors on the RAM, hoping that this is the reason for the Aw, Snap! error on your Chrome.
Step 4: Restart your PC to save the changes.
Method 11: Update Chrome Version
Browsers not regularly updated are also one of the main reasons for slow loading browsers, so updating your Chrome browser is a good idea to avoid errors like Aw, Snap. To do this, you click on the three-dot icon at the top right of the browser and select Settings, then click on the About section in the left-hand control panel and check for available updates here.
Method 12: Create a New User Profile
Sometimes, the cause of the 'Aw, Snap' error can be due to a corrupted user profile. To mitigate this, you should create a new profile. You can do this by: Opening the Run dialog and entering the path:
- %USERPROFILE%Local SettingsApplication: For Windows XP
- %LOCALAPPDATA%GoogleChromeUser Data: For Windows 7/8/8.1/10
In the User Data window, navigate to the file named Default and rename it to Backup Default.
Then, restart the Chrome browser. At this point, a new different Default folder will be automatically created.
Method 13: Reinstall Google Chrome
If you've tried everything and still can't fix the issue, you'll need to reinstall Chrome again.
Step 1: Access Control Panel, then find and click on Uninstall a program and proceed to uninstall Chrome from your computer.
Step 2: Navigate to: C:Users%your_name%AppDataLocalGoogle, and delete everything in the folder.
Step 3: Download the latest version of Chrome to your computer and install it.
Step 4: Restart your computer, then reopen Chrome to see if the error persists.
Here is a compilation of methods to fix the 'Aw, Snap' error on Google Chrome. If none of the above methods work and you're forced to access this website, you can try: Using a different browser such as Firefox, Opera, or Safari..., uninstalling your current Chrome version and downloading the latest one.
Similar to Chrome, the Coc Coc browser also encounters the Aw, Snap error. If you're using Coc Coc and encounter this issue, refer to the method to fix the Aw, Snap error on Coc Coc here.
- Learn more: Fixing the Aw, Snap error on the Coc Coc browser
Additionally, you can refer to more articles guiding how to resolve other Chrome errors that Mytour has shared. Wishing you success!
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