Windows 10: 1803 Update makes Chrome blank window

My Windows 10 April 2018 (1803) update rolled out yesterday and since then I can't use Google Chrome browser. It opens but only shows a blank window with nothing but the minimize, restore, and close buttons, as well as the status bar at the bottom. Initially the blank part is white, but when I minimize and restore it, the outer parts of the window turn black. The status bar says that it's loading my usual home screen websites, and when I hover my mouse pointer over the usual location of the address/search bar, links, and plug-in buttons, I get the normal response, e.g., the pointer changes to the text-input cursor over the address/search bar (where it should be, though I can't see it), the status bar shows the link URLs when I'm over hyperlinks, and I get tool tips when I'm over the plug-in buttons. When I click on hyperlinks the status bar shows that they're being loaded. I also discovered if I click on and type into the address/search bar I can temporarily see it and what I'm typing along with search suggestions, but as soon as I hit enter it all goes blank again.

Any clue what's going on? Microsoft's browsers work and so far I haven't found any other affected applications. It's as if the update selectively broke the window manager or window rendering just for Chrome.

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Computer brand: Equus Nobilis
Pentium Dual-core CPU E5400 @ 2.70 GHz
4 GB RAM
Display adapter: Intel Q45/Q43 Express Chipset

Initial view on opening:




View after maximizing window:




Typing into address/search bar:




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Issues with making chrome as default browser on Windows 10.

Hi Richard,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in system settings or default browser program is change correctly.



I suggest you to follow the steps to change the default browser as Chrome browser and check if it helps.

1. Type "Control Panel" without the quotes in search box and click on it.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Then click on Default Programs and click on
Set Default Programs.

4. Click on chrome browser from the list.

5. Click on Set this program as default.



Please get back to us with an update on issue with making default browser as chrome, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Browser landings are blank

Thank you Abdul_Malik. The browser is Chrome, the issue is when I open Chrome and search for any subject and it lands on The Search Engine Landing page. The search engine landing page is blank until I hit the reload arrow. So far today it is working properly.
If it works properly throughout today I will mark this as solved, even though I never figured out why it was doing it.