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Incognito Not Working? 3 Ways to Turn it Back on in Chrome

Modifying the registry can help

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Updated onOctober 24, 2024

updated onOctober 24, 2024

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Incognito mode not working, not showing up, or greyed out in Chrome? You’re not the only one. This usually happens because of corrupt files, faulty settings, or interfering extensions.

Why does incognito mode not work anymore?

Sometimes your organization can block Incognito Mode from running. Your registry settings can also cause this problem.

What can I do if Incognito Mode is not working?

What can I do if Incognito Mode is not working?

Before we start fixing this issue, ensure that you aren’t using Canary of Beta version of Chrome. If you’re a member of an organization, it’s possible that your administrator has blocked Incognito Mode.

1. Enable incognito mode Chrome registry

2. Leave Microsoft Family

3. Reset Chrome

These are the five most effective methods to use if Incognito is not showing in Chrome. This isn’t the only issue you can encounter and many reported thatChrome Incognito won’t load any pages.

To learn more, we have guides on how tostop Chrome Incognito from saving history, as well as a great guide that explains thelocation of Chrome Incognito downloads.

For some users,Chrome Incognito mode is greyed out, but our latest guide will show you how to fix that. After fixing this issue, you can go ahead and openChrome Incognito mode with a keyboard shortcut.

This issue usually occurs because Incognito mode is blocked in Chrome, but if you’re not using Chrome, we have a guide on how todisable Private browsing in Operathat might interest you.

Don’t hesitate to leave a comment in the section below if you need more help.

More about the topics:Google Chrome Errors,Incognito mode

Teodor Nechita

Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.

When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.

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