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Revision as of 15:31, 1 February 2022

By default, Google Chrome is set to use 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:

  • Enter Username and Password

Step 2

Click Settings:

  • Enter Username and Password

Step 3

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

  • Enter Username and Password

Step 4

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

  • Enter Username and Password

Step 5

Click “Relaunch” to restart Chrome:

  • Enter Username and Password

See also