A new tab opens automatically in chrome

The pesky new tab opening automatically in Chrome issue!

There are several reasons why this might be happening, and I'll walk you through some possible solutions to help you resolve the issue.

Reasons why a new tab might open automatically in Chrome:

  1. Extensions: A misbehaving extension might be causing the issue. Check your extensions list and disable any recently installed ones.
  2. Settings: Chrome's settings might be configured to open a new tab automatically. Check your Chrome settings.
  3. Malware: Malware might be causing the issue. Run a virus scan to detect and remove any malware.
  4. Cache and cookies: Clearing your browser cache and cookies might resolve the issue.

Solutions:

  1. Disable extensions: Go to Chrome's extensions page (chrome://extensions/), toggle off any recently installed extensions, and see if the issue persists.
  2. Reset Chrome settings: Go to Chrome's settings page (chrome://settings/), scroll down to the "Advanced" section, and click on "Reset and clean up Google Chrome". This will reset Chrome's settings to their default values.
  3. Clear browser cache and cookies: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows/Linux) or Command + Shift + Delete (Mac) to open the Chrome settings page, then select "Clear browsing data" and choose the options you want to clear (e.g., "Cookies and other site data", "Cached images and files", etc.).
  4. Check for malware: Run a virus scan using an anti-virus software like Malwarebytes or Norton Antivirus.
  5. Check Chrome's settings: Go to Chrome's settings page (chrome://settings/), scroll down to the "On startup" section, and ensure that "Open a specific page or set of pages" is not selected.
  6. Reset Chrome: If none of the above solutions work, you can try resetting Chrome to its default settings. Go to Chrome's settings page (chrome://settings/), scroll down to the "Advanced" section, and click on "Reset and clean up Google Chrome". This will reset Chrome's settings, extensions, and user data.

If none of these solutions work, you can try searching for specific solutions related to your Chrome version or operating system.

I hope this helps you resolve the issue!