This first happened Jan 2025; 4 times since. I'll get the indicator a new Chrome update is available. I don't complete (relaunch) the update right away. After maybe 3 weeks, if I still haven't completed update, it slows then freezes Chrome. But then it also freezes my whole iMac, and I have to reboot.
iMac 24″, macOS 14.7
Use this method to Remove Google Chrome
If you still what Google Chrome which some people do
Try www.brave.com which is basically the same as Google Chrome without the additional baggage to Google
As for the Computer issue its
Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts.
The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.
Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading.
It will only load the Minimum amount of Core Apple Processes to allow the the computer to function at a reduced Level of Performance
Does the issue present in this mode ?
If not - there could be something in the main User Account playing up. To further isolate this - Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac.
Then log out of the Main User account and log into the dummy account and test again if the issue persists.
If the issue is present in the dummy account - then, this appears to be a System Wide issue on the computer.
To avoid a session of Q&A, Q&A and Q&A
Download the Application Etrecheck ( External Link ) directly from the Developer.
The Application is Not a " Silver Bullet " and is only a tool to examine the Hardware / Software used on this computer
This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer Hardware / Software used on this computer
The application is free or paid from added features.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<
Owl-53 wrote:
Try www.brave.com which is basically the same as Google Chrome without the additional baggage to Google
adulttim wrote:
This first happened Jan 2025; 4 times since. I'll get the indicator a new Chrome update is available. I don't complete (relaunch) the update right away. After maybe 3 weeks, if I still haven't completed update, it slows then freezes Chrome. But then it also freezes my whole iMac, and I have to reboot.
Simple solution? Don’t delay completing the update. Why on earth are you waiting three weeks in the first place? Relaunch immediately after the update is applied.
Who knows what Chrome’s update server and code is waiting for? Likely some confirmation that the update has been completed and something keeps building up over time to cause the freeze.
I've had a Chrome update fail once on only one Mac. It has nothing to do with macOS or Macs. What I had to do is uninstall Chrome and install the current version.
Thank you 👍
If I don't complete Chrome update, it freezes Chrome and computer (iMac Sonoma)
