How to fix Google Chrome not opening on Ubuntu
Fix Google Chrome not opening on Ubuntu by completely removing it, clearing leftover data, and reinstalling a fresh copy.
Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers, but sometimes it can be frustrating when it refuses to open on your Ubuntu system. You've probably tried clicking on the icon multiple times, but nothing seems to happen. Don't worry, many users have faced this issue, and it's usually fixable.
This issue can sometimes be due to a corrupted Chrome profile or conflicting extensions. Other times, it might be related to package manager issues or system configuration problems. Whatever the reason, there's a way to get Chrome up and running again.
In this guide, you will learn how to fix Google Chrome not opening on Ubuntu. We'll take it one step at a time, starting with completely removing Chrome from your system and then reinstalling it.
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How to fix Google Chrome not opening on Ubuntu
Step 1: Completely remove Chrome from Ubuntu.
- Open your Ubuntu terminal.
- Type in "sudo apt purge google-chrome-stable" and hit enter. You'll be asked to confirm the removal of Google Chrome. Type in "Y" or press the Enter key.
- Your Chrome browser has been removed, but the data remains. You should remove them to avoid conflict with another installation. To do this;
- Go into the config directory using this command "cd ~/.config"
- Remove the Google Chrome directory to clear out the remaining data. To do this, enter the command "m -rf google-chrome"
Step 2: Install Chrome again.
- Visit the Google site to download Chrome for Ubuntu.
- Once downloaded, install it from the Ubuntu App Center.
Conclusion
And there you have it, a simple yet effective way to get Google Chrome working again on your Ubuntu system. By completely removing the old installation, including any lingering configuration files, and then reinstalling Chrome fresh, you’ve cleared out any corrupted data that might have been causing the problem. It’s a clean slate, just like when you first installed it.
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