While the problem is not major, it will force you to close the tabs manually before you can start working again. Some users experienced the reverse of this issue, i.e., Chrome automatically opens new tabs. In this article, we’ll examine why Chrome keeps opening old tabs and how to stop the browser from doing that.
Why does Google Chrome keep opening old tabs?
Google Chrome keeps opening old tabs on startup, most likely, because of a setting called Continue Where You Left Off. It aims to preserve your last browsing session to enable you to start off from where you left, in the next session. Also, certain extensions and other misconfigured settings in Chrome too can lead to the problem. Though in most cases, troubleshooting things shouldn’t take much time. Let’s now find out how you can stop Chrome from opening old tabs. Quick Tip: Use a customizable browser like Opera. Using a Chromium engine as well, it lets you set up exactly what you want it to display on startup. You can create workspaces, integrate social media, and more.
How do I stop Chrome from opening old tabs?
1. Disable the Continue Where You Left Off option
You can also use the Open a specific page or set of pages option if you want Chrome to start a particular website, for instance, Google.
2. Disable Chrome from running in the background
If Chrome keeps reopening tabs from previous session, head to the last method.
3. Remove the Google Hangouts extension
What was intended to be a feature turned out to be annoying for many users. From now on, Chrome wouldn’t keep opening old tabs, and you can enjoy the seamless experience Chrome was designed to deliver. Also, find out how you can reopen a closed tab in Chrome and other browsers in case it was closed inadvertently. If you have a query or know of methods not listed here, drop them in the comments section below.
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