I’m experiencing some weird issues with my computer. Yesterday, I had two Chrome profiles, and one of them stopped working after a few searches. Today, the other profile stopped working, but I was able to fix it by deleting and recreating it (thanks to sync, I didn’t lose any data). The guest profiles are working fine, though. It’s like the browser has no internet access, which is really frustrating.
I’m also having trouble with my taskbar. The Windows icon won’t open, and while the search icon brings up suggestions, I can’t interact with them. The only things I can do on my taskbar are access taskbar settings and open apps. I can’t right-click on any apps, either.
It’s all very strange because I haven’t installed anything new in the last two days. Restarting my computer seems to fix the problem temporarily, or sometimes it just switches which browser is having issues. The taskbar problems persist, though. This all started around the time of the Xbox network shutdown, which might just be a coincidence.
I can see that you’ve got some issues with your Chrome profiles and taskbar. Let’s break these down and tackle them one by one.
Chrome Profiles
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Sync Issues:
- Check if you’re logged into the correct Google account for that profile. Ensure sync is enabled for the specific profile.
- Clear browser cache and cookies for that profile, as that might be causing sync issues.
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Profile Crashes:
- Try reinstalling Chrome and deleting the User Data folder contents then restarting Chrome.
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Profile Corruption:
- Reset Chrome settings by going to More > Settings > Advanced > Reset and clean up > Restore settings to their original defaults.
- If all else fails, consider creating a new Chrome profile for that account, making sure syncing is enabled.
Taskbar Issues
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Windows Icon:
- Restart your Windows Explorer by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, clicking More Details, then finding Windows Explorer under the Processes tab and clicking Restart.
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Taskbar Right-Click:
- This could be related to a software or installation issue. Try system restore to a point before the problem started, or consider reinstalling your operating system if necessary.
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Temporary Fixes:
- Restarting your computer temporarily resolves the issue, but you might need to look into more detailed troubleshooting or system checks to identify the root cause.
Remember to keep your Chrome and Windows up to date to ensure you have the latest bug fixes and security improvements. Additionally, keep your antivirus software updated and run regular scans to rule out any malware-related issues.