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[[Category:Google_Chrome]]
By default, Google Chrome is set to use [[Wikipedia:Hardware Acceleration|hardware acceleration]]. In some cases this will cause Chrome to run slower. This guide will explain how to turn off hardware acceleration for Chrome.

==Steps to Turn Off Hardware Acceleration==
===Step 1===
After opening google chrome, click the three dots:

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===Step 2===
Click Settings:

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===Step 3===
In the search bar where it says, “Search Settings”, type “hardware”:

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===Step 4===
Turn off the following:
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Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed
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Use hardware acceleration when available

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===Step 5===
Click “Relaunch” to restart Chrome:

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Chrome Should Now Be Running Smoothly