Website crashing browser
4.5
Visiting a specific site causes the entire browser to close or "Aw, Snap!".
Symptoms
- Browser closes
- "Aw, Snap!" error
- Blue screen (rare)
Possible Causes
- GPU acceleration bug
- Malicious script
- Out of memory
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable Hardware Acceleration
In browser settings, turn off "Use hardware acceleration when available".
2
Try Incognito
Ensures a bad extension isn't causing the crash.
3
Update Graphics Drivers
Fixes rendering bugs that can crash the browser.
When to See a Technician
If a site crashes your browser, it might be trying to run a "Crypto-miner" in the background.
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