Turn Off Hardware Acceleration in Google Chrome

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:

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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:
Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed
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