Why Does Google Chrome Crash After the Windows KB5037591 Update? Find Lasting Solutions

Can You Permanently Stop Google Chrome From Crashing on Windows 11 After KB5037591?

Chrome may shut down, display blank windows, or refuse to open after the KB5037591 update on Windows 11. While Microsoft Edge and other browsers work, Chrome can feel broken or unpredictable. Each fix below is crafted to help you regain smooth browsing and end these negative experiences for good.

Solution 1. Create a New User Account

If Chrome opens for a new user but not for your usual account, your current profile might be damaged.

1. Press the Start button.
2. Type Terminal (Admin) and select it.
3. Enter:

   net user user1 pass1 /add
   net localgroup administrators user1 /add

   (Replace “user1” and “pass1” with a new name and password.)

4. Restart your PC. Sign in with the new account.
5. Download Chrome, install, and test it. If it works, the error is linked to your old user data.

Solution 2. Launch Chrome With No-Sandbox Option

Help Chrome start even with security conflicts.

1. Right-click your Chrome shortcut. Select “Properties.”
2. In “Target,” add: -no-sandbox
3. Click Apply. Open Chrome from this shortcut.
4. If Chrome runs, keep this flag only while troubleshooting, then remove it to stay safe.

Solution 3. Change Windows Exploit Protection

Some protection settings might block Chrome:

1. Open “Windows Security.”
2. Go to “App & browser control” > “Exploit protection.”
3. Under “Program settings,” find “chrome.exe.”
4. Edit “Hardware-enforced stack protection.” Choose “Override system settings,” enable it, and set to “Audit only.”

Temporarily disable real-time protection for testing. Don’t forget to turn it back on soon after.

Solution 4. Fully Uninstall and Reinstall Chrome

A clean install can wipe out hidden errors.

1. Press Win + I > “Apps.”
2. Find Chrome. Click “Uninstall.” Check the box to delete browsing data.
3. Restart the system.
4. Download and install the newest Chrome version.

Solution 5. Turn Off Hardware Acceleration and Extensions

Graphics drivers or bad add-ons can cause new bugs.

1. Open Chrome. Go to Settings > System.
2. Turn off “Use hardware acceleration when available.”
3. Restart Chrome.
4. Go to More tools > Extensions. Turn everything off.

If Chrome works, turn on extensions one at a time to find the troublemaker.

Solution 6. Get All Windows Updates

Sometimes, patching Windows fixes the problem update.

1. Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
2. Install any extras, paying attention to .NET and cumulative patches.
3. Reboot when finished.

Solution 7. Look for Malware and Check Antivirus

• Malware or your antivirus could be blocking Chrome silently.
• Run a full scan using Windows Defender or a trusted tool.
• In any antivirus app, make sure Chrome is not blocked or quarantined. Add an exemption if needed.

Trying the methods in order, from resetting your user profile to updating everything, gives the best chance of making Chrome stable and smooth. If nothing works, using another browser can keep you connected until a future update brings a permanent solution.