| Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Fredy | 4/8/12 7:55 AM | I love Chrome as it starts faster and show pages faster. But when I updated it to the latest 18.0.1025.151 m, the start up time has increased a lot,why? and what can I do to make it start up as fast as it was? the Chrome started up at the same time a |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | mustardman100 | 4/8/12 8:07 AM | I too have this issue. I loved chrome before as it operated far superior to IE There has been many of us experiencing the issues you describe See under windows my Op is Vista uninstall chrome and and re install DOES NOT HELP How can we notify Google |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | wár17 § | 4/8/12 8:09 AM | <This message has been deleted.> |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | siansleepchrome | 4/8/12 8:38 AM | I noticed a dramatic increase in the time it takes to launch Chrome on April 7. After I double-click the Chrome icon, I have to wait almost 15 seconds before the browser appears, after which the browsing speed is more or less normal. I have version 1 |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | mustardman100 | 4/8/12 8:45 AM | The problem has to do with the new version of Chrome 18.0.1025.151 I reported the issue to Google You and others should do too Simply go to wrench-tools -report a issue |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | YKF520CKY | 4/8/12 2:05 PM | 3-4 seconds is not long compared to my. My one took 1:30mins for it to start up. Stupidly I actually timed it *sigh |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | zbestwun | 4/8/12 2:23 PM | Started it incognito and it only knocked maybe 1 sec. off. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | mustardman100 | 4/8/12 2:48 PM | what is starting incognito and how do you do this? i tried changing my home page but that did not help I hope people are notifying Google by Wrench-tools and report issues |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | LoriSZN | 4/8/12 4:00 PM | I am having the same problem.. I have to click on, off and then back on each tab for the homepage site to load. And when I switch between tabs, the screen will momentarily flicker with sites I have already closed out. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | EricS27 | 4/9/12 2:26 AM | Same start up troubles here. Reinstall, removed all directories, cleaned dns cache, switch off 'auto detect ..', exported/imported bookmarks, checked registry, switched off firewall/virus scan, ... nothing helps. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | siansleepchrome | 4/9/12 7:23 AM | Has anyone tried manually uninstalling Chrome? In other words, removing any entries in the registry. It would seem like after double-clicking the Chrome icon, there's something gumming up the normal fast launch. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | srw841 | 4/9/12 10:00 AM | I've tried everything I can think of, have even done a full factory reset of my computer, installing chrome as the first and only thing and seeing if the problem was still there, and it still is. I'm bothered both by the fact of how long it takes, an |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/9/12 5:11 PM | Hi Everyone, Thanks for reporting that you are having issues with Chrome's start up time. To help us troubleshoot, can you please answer the following questions? - What version of Chrome are you using? Wrench Menu>About Chrome - What OS are you using |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | dontblameda1 | 4/9/12 5:27 PM | What version of Chrome are you using? 18.0.1025.151 m |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Browser_tek | 4/9/12 7:57 PM | OK...some good news! Google Chrome has now been updated to version 18.0.1025.152 and the high speed we all once had before the 18.1025.151 version is back! I always liked Google Chrome for its speed among other things. Now when I click the Chrome |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | siansleepchrome | 4/9/12 8:55 PM | The latest update looks like it has resolved the problem. Will post later after more testing. Thanks Google support! Keep it up! |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Craig Long | 4/9/12 9:35 PM | Click on Wrench > About Google Chrome and update to the new version 18.0.1025.152. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | ncnc | 4/10/12 4:12 AM | <This message has been deleted.> |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | ncnc | 4/10/12 4:13 AM | I dont think the problem is solved. Mine is 18.0.1025.152m and it still takes abt 15~20 seconds to start up. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | rmanzimmer | 4/10/12 10:42 AM | same here, 18.0.1025.152m runs slow at start up |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | millpond | 4/10/12 11:06 AM | Fix I found on another site: Wrench, settings, under the hood, network, change proxy settings, LAN settings, deselect the "automatically detect settings" box. Close window and retry. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | LindaLou1243 | 4/10/12 11:18 AM | You're all to quick to jump on the gun and wanting this problem to be resolved. Unfortunately it might be better but it has not been totally fixed. Maybe the next build will have it all together. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Inatalea | 4/10/12 11:56 AM | Since I downloaded the new version, is no more youtube. What can I do now? |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | stinkfoot909 | 4/10/12 1:21 PM | What version of Chrome are you using? 19.0.1084.15 What OS are you using? Windows Vista What extensions do you have installed? Adblock plus (ENABLED), FB Purity, Sports Scoreboard (ENABLED),Torrentz search,TV for Google Chrome,UTorrent for Google Chr |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JoRioux | 4/10/12 2:13 PM | I am experiencing this issue also, please tell me how to fix it! |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | siddhuchi | 4/10/12 2:56 PM | same problem here . ., fucking update . .really annyoing |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/10/12 6:41 PM | Hi +ncnc, Please help us troubleshoot by answering the following questions: - What version of Chrome are you using? Wrench Menu>About Chrome - What OS are you using? Windows 7, Visa, Mac OSX, etc. - What extensions do you have installed? Type chrom |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/10/12 6:43 PM | Hi +JoRioux and +siddhuchi, Please answer the troubleshooting questions that I posted above to +ncnc. Thanks!Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | laarin | 4/11/12 12:22 AM | I have also had issues. For some reason I can't get TED talks on http://ted.com to work or TV episodes on Hulu. What can I do? |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/11/12 6:48 AM | +Laarin, Your issue is different from the issue in this thread; please search for a related thread or start a new one. Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | leader123456789 | 4/14/12 5:16 PM | ok ok maybe1 |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/17/12 1:45 PM | Hi Everyone, I wanted to check in with you all to see if you are still seeing this issue. We updated Chrome last week to 18.0.1025.162 (to check if you've updated, please follow the path: Wrench Menu>About Google Chrome) and it looks like this was fi |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | mustardman100 | 4/17/12 2:13 PM | It is great . No Problems Thanks for your efforts Chrome Rocks |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | foo barred | 4/17/12 10:13 PM | Chrome is still quite broken for me. I'm running vista 64, chrome 18.0.1025.162 extensions: skype 5.9.0.9216 and realplayer HTML5Video Downloader Extension1.5 It can take upwards of a minute or more to launch. I've tried everything you suggest but no |
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| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | cactsjk | 4/19/12 1:39 PM | Me too. I thought it was my service provider. They performed speed test this AM and reported within guidelines. Still slow. Google please fix this ASAP. I've also lost usage of current and upcoming appointments on my calendar. Tried deleting/reloadin |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | cactsjk | 4/19/12 1:56 PM | Version 18.0.1025.162 Windows XP Home Extensions: Norton Identity Protection, Gmail, We-care reminder lite. Disabled extensions: Returned to good 'ol days in terms of speed. Plus, problems with loading current/future calendar appointments back to nor |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | viago | 4/19/12 6:55 PM | What version of Chrome are you using? 18.0.1025.162 m |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | fitzgeric | 4/19/12 9:43 PM | +JackyH Hate to tell you but still having problems with the startup of Chrome. It's been like this for 4-6 weeks now and is happening on both my comps, iMac (OSX 10.5.8) and MBP (OSX 10.6.8). Obviously, I have tried the MBP on different networks an |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | sassybrat | 4/19/12 10:06 PM | I did the update chrome loads slower, still get ah snap and still having flash crashes this is becoming a all the time thing happening. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | 3deX Hosting | 4/22/12 8:16 AM | I think the more you use it, the slower it will load. Probably because of the cache, temp files, history etc. Mine takes 30" to start. After I'll reach one minute I'll switch back to IE |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Storminorm | 4/22/12 9:53 AM | Ditto Fredy/stevendavis |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Storminorm | 4/22/12 9:56 AM | Ditto what sassybrat said...plus it not loading my facebook poker games. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/23/12 3:02 PM | Hi Everyone, It seems a few of you are still having this issue; if so, can you please help us troubleshoot by answering the following questions: - What version of Chrome are you using? Wrench Menu>About Chrome - What operating system are you using? O |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | captainsailboat | 4/23/12 11:14 PM | Not only has Chrome become slower, I cannot send a forward or send an e mail from the draft mode. I am using 18.0.1025.162 m, Windows XP. Am experiencing browser slowness. It also "hangs up". I have restarted my computer a number of times. I have cle |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/24/12 12:29 PM | Hey +captainsailboat, Can you help by answering these additional questions? - Do you mean browser slowness on startup? or on every page? What does your Chrome task manager say? Shift+Esc - Please clear you cookies as well. Ctrl+Shift+Delete to bri |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | xrayz | 4/25/12 9:34 AM | version: im guessing its this number? 18.0.1025.162 m OS: Windows 7 home premium 64 bit Extensions: none i hate them and wish i could remove the option altogether clear cache ect: i have it set to do that everytime i close the browser id also like t |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | mikesir87 | 4/25/12 12:24 PM | I am experiencing this issue as well. Here is my setup.. Mac OSX 10.6.8 running Chrome 18.0.1025.165 No extensions are enabled (several installed, but turned off while trying to debug this issue) Cleared all cache, browser history, cookies, etc. No |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | LuckyNucky | 4/26/12 12:43 PM | I'm having the same issue and Shockwave is crashing consistently. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | DKPC1 | 4/26/12 7:42 PM | Hi mustardman...I hate to be the one to give you bad news... The only time chrome slows down after updates or installations is either because you did a custom configuration and forced an application to be accepted or you have some kind of adware, spy |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/27/12 5:36 PM | Hi +xrayz, Please answer the following troubleshooting questions: - When you close Chrome, are you exiting completely? Exit via Wrench Menu>Exit. - There shouldn't be that many processes open when you have only one tab open. Have you run anti virus |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 4/27/12 5:39 PM | Hi +LucckyNucky, Could you please answer the troubleshooting questions answered above? In addition, Shockwave crashing is a different issue from the one being discussed on this thread; please go to this thread to troubleshoot. Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | michele g | 4/29/12 1:12 AM | me too michele gaston |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | michele g | 4/29/12 1:18 AM | me too gaston....@gmail.com |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | michele g | 4/29/12 1:22 AM | me too gaston....@gmail.com |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | michele g | 4/29/12 1:26 AM | me too gaston.michele@gmail. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | RozeenaLovesKurt17.01.10 | 4/30/12 5:54 AM | <This message has been deleted.> |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | RozeenaLovesKurt17.01.10 | 4/30/12 5:55 AM | thats nothing compared to mine...google chrom for me takes about 30 mins at the least and has done for 2 weeks...IE takes 2 seconds! |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | bjude4 | 5/2/12 1:19 PM | Version 18.0.1025.168 m Windows 7 Extensions: Boomerang for Gmail 1.0 and Norton Safety Minder 2.3.0.19 Cleared browsing from "beginning of time" and no difference. Thank you. Bill |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/2/12 5:40 PM | +Bjude4, Thanks for answering the troubleshooting questions. Just to clarify, did you clear Cache AND cookies? In addition, what antivirus and firewall software are you using? And does the software allow Chrome? Also, to clarify, are you experienci |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/2/12 5:43 PM | + michele g and + RozeenaLovesKurt17.01.10 , Can you please answer the troubleshooting questions best answered above? In addition, what anti virus and firewall software do you use? And does it allow Chrome? Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | bjude4 | 5/3/12 3:45 AM | Yes -- I did clear the cache AND cookies. I now realize that will slow things as pages need to load as if it's the first time. No issue with antivirus or firewall. Page load is where I'm experiencing slowness. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/3/12 6:29 PM | Hi +Bjude4, This thread is about Chrome opening slowness and not able page load slowness; here is a thread that deals with page load slowness. I would also suggest checking your proxy settings. best,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Variag | 5/4/12 1:30 AM | my tabs wont load, not even the downloads or history ones |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/4/12 11:53 AM | +Variag, This thread is about Chrome startup being slow not about your tabs loading; please search for a thread related to your tabs not loading or start a new one. Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | gb8888 | 5/10/12 8:38 AM | I have tried all that has been suggested. I am using Chrome 18.0.1025.168, Windows 7. My iGoogle home page is the slowest loading of all.Other pages are slow but this page is the worst. Help as I really like Chrome but can't stand the wait! |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/10/12 11:27 AM | Hi +gb8888, This thread is about Chrome startup being slow not about a specific webpage being slow; please search for a related thread or start a new one around your issue. Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | ReaLiZeU | 5/10/12 11:51 AM | 18.0.1025.168 and I am using Windows XP Professional. Various extensions... Amazon, Gmail, Roboform, Wisestamp. Disabling most of them to see if it helps. And I cleared download and browsing history...Hope that helps.. I will also close chrome fro |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JohnE2 | 5/12/12 8:38 AM | Not only is my system very slow I cannot get attach file to work anymore. Suggestions? |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | ForumMaker#1xd9 | 5/14/12 9:52 AM | <-.ForumMaker#1>-. <-The ultimate forum maker>- |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/14/12 11:51 AM | Hi +ReaLiZeU, Are you experiencing browser slowness or Chrome startup slowness? Thanks,Jacky |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | bjude4 | 5/14/12 12:05 PM | Browser slowness. I re-posted my question in another forum about page load slowness. Have not yet gotten a response I understand nor one that helps solve the issue. Page loads are slow. |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | nestorraul | 5/15/12 6:19 AM | Im having the same problem, and freeze to alot, |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | nestorraul | 5/15/12 6:20 AM | Im having the same problem and it freeze |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | nestorraul | 5/15/12 6:21 AM | Im having the same problem and it freeze |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | Scottds710 | 5/15/12 6:32 AM | What happened to the Google Chrome I use to enjoy??? It has been slow, slow and slow! Also, I keep getting the dreaded blue "Ahhh Snap" screen for shockwave crash. PLEASE FIX!! I also use Win7 |
| Re: Start up much slower when updated to Chrome 18, why? | JackyH | 5/15/12 6:12 PM | Hi Everyone, As this thread is about Chrome startup slowness and not about browsing slowness, which is the issue most users are now reporting, I am going to close this thread. For those of your experiencing browser slowness, please visit this help ce |