In this article, we will talk about some solutions to fix the “A client-side exception has occurred” error in Google Chrome. Most affected users encountered this error in Google Chrome. However, some also reported that this error occurred in Microsoft Edge. This error is associated with the Chromium-based web browsers. Therefore, you can encounter this error in browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, etc.`
The complete error message is:
Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).
Application error A client-side exception has occurred on Chrome
To fix the “A client-side exception has occurred” error on Google Chrome, use the following suggestions:
- Update Google Chrome
- Clear cache and cookies
- Disable extensions
- Create a new profile in Google Chrome
- Disable Shield (if applicable)
- Reset Google Chrome
- Reinstall Chrome
Let’s see all these fixes in detail.
1] Update Google Chrome
Using the latest version of a web browser is recommended because the outdated version contains bugs. To update Google Chrome, click on the three dots on the top right side and select Help > About Google Chrome. Chrome will automatically check for updates and install them. Restart Chrome to apply the installed updates.
2] Clear cache and cookies
The next step is to clear the cache and cookies. Corrupt cache and cookies also cause errors in a web browser. We suggest you delete the cache and cookie data and see if it helps. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Delete keys to open the Clear browsing data window. Now, delete the cache and cookies.
3] Disable extensions
This error occurs on visiting some particular websites. One possible cause of this error is a conflicting extension. We suggest you disable all the installed extensions in Chrome and then reload the page. The error should disappear this time. If disabling the extensions fixes this error, you must find the culprit.
If you have installed many extensions, it will be time-consuming to identify the problematic extension. Hence, in this case, you can start with the Ad Blockers. Ad Blocker extensions block ads on all websites by default. If you have installed an Ad Blocker extension, enable it and reload the page. If the error appears again, the Ad Blocker is the culprit. Now, whitelist that website in the Ad Blocker, so you will not encounter this error again.
Apart from the Ad Blocker extension, another extension that can cause this error is a security-based extension, such as a Web Browser Guard. If you have disabled all the extensions, enable the Web Browser Guard (if applicable) and see what happens.
If you have not installed an Ad Blocker or a Web Browser Guard extension, you must manually find the problematic extension. First, disable all the extensions, then reload the web page. If the error disappears, enable any one extension and reload the web page again. Repeat this until the error reappears; the extension you have just enabled is the culprit.
4] Create a new profile in Google Chrome
The problem might be associated with your Chrome profile. To check this, create a new profile in Google Chrome and load the same website in that profile. See what happens. If the error does not occur in the new Chrome profile, you can sync all your Chrome data from the previous profile to the new profile by signing in to that profile with the same Google account. After doing that, you can delete the previous profile.
5] Disable Shield (if applicable)
As explained above, this error can occur on Chromium-based web browsers. If you use a web browser that has a built-in Shield, disable it and see if it helps.
6] Reset Google Chrome
If the error persists, you can reset Google Chrome settings to the default. This action will reset the startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs. Your bookmarks will not be deleted. However, we suggest you sync all your Chrome data to your Google account by signing into Google Chrome with your Google account before resetting Chrome.
If you encounter this error in Edge, you can reset Edge to the factory default settings.
7] Reinstall Chrome
This fix requires you to uninstall Chrome and then reinstall it. You can use a third-party tool like Revo Uninstaller to completely remove Google Chrome from your system. After doing that, restart your computer and download the latest version of Google Chrome. Now, install it.
I hope this helps.
How can I fix an Application error?
The fixes to resolve the application error depend on the error you receive. The methods to fix the error also depend on the application on which you encounter the error. For example, the UiHost.exe McAfee WebAdvisor Application error is associated with the McAfee Antivirus.
How do I fix the Chrome error code?
The fixes to resolve the Chrome error code are different for different error codes. You may receive an error code while installing Google Chrome or while updating it. Therefore, you need to troubleshoot accordingly after receiving an error code in Chrome. You can get help from the best Windows help and tech support websites.
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