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Google Chrome Open a New Window Every Time I Click Something [Fix]
Find out all you need to know to fix Chrome opening new window with every click
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Updated onOctober 9, 2024
updated onOctober 9, 2024
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Many readers reported that Chrome keeps opening new windows instead of tabs every time they click. There are multiple reasons for this: interfering extensions, hardware problems, or even malware.
Let’s take a look at what you have to do to fix this issue:
How do I stop Chrome from opening new tabs?
1. Adjust your Search settings
2. Clear cookies and cache
3. Reinstall Chrome
4. Remove PUP, malware, pop-ups, and ads from Chrome
Also, it’s advised to remove all the unknown extensions in Chrome by doing the following:
It seems like VPN extensions are the main culprit when this happens, but another extension could cause it too.
If you want to keep using a VPN, try switching to another option orinstall a VPN app on your deviceinstead of a browser add-on.
5. Disable background apps
6. Cleanup Chrome malware
If new tabs keep opening in Chrome, it might be due to Chrome-specific malware. Use Chrome’s built-in Cleanup tool to to fix the issue.
7. Scan your PC for malware
We recommend you look into thebest antivirus softwareoptions and pick one that fits your system resources and your budget. You can find plenty of budget-friendly or even free well-performing antivirus software.
8. Create a new Chrome profile
9. Reset Chrome to default
By doing so, you’ll remove all extensions, cache, and history. Of course, if you’re signed in to Chrome with your Google account, you can easily restore your files and continue where you left off.
There you go, this should do it. If Chrome keeps opening new tabs by itself, make sure you don’t skip any advice from this guide.
Other users have different issues, and some have reported thattabs won’t open in Chrome. However, we covered that issue in a separate guide.
Do let us know which method worked for you by reaching for the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
