How to Restart Google Chrome on Windows OS

If you’re using Google Chrome on a Windows operating system and need to restart it, follow these simple methods:

Method 1: Using the Chrome Restart Command

1. Open a new tab in Chrome.
2. In the address bar, type:

   chrome://restart
   

3. Press Enter.
   • Chrome will automatically close and reopen, restoring all your tabs and windows.

Method 2: Manually Restart Chrome

1. Close Chrome:
   • Click on the “X” in the top-right corner of the browser, or press Alt + F4.
2. Reopen Chrome:
   • Double-click the Chrome shortcut on your desktop or search for “Google Chrome” in the Windows Start menu.
   • Chrome will restore previously open tabs if the “Continue where you left off” setting is enabled.

Method 3: Restart Chrome via Task Manager

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Locate Google Chrome under the “Processes” tab.
3. Select it and click End Task.
4. Reopen Chrome using your desktop shortcut or Start menu.

Tips:

• Restore Tabs After Restart:
  Go to Settings > On startup > Select Continue where you left off to ensure all tabs reopen automatically after a restart.
• For Quick Access:
  Bookmark chrome://restart to restart Chrome in one click.