Windows 10: Chrome: how to disallow Chrome from going into fullscreen mode

I have a long term problem with Chrome. When I close the last tab on the right on the tab bar, the browser will often go to fullscreen mode. I haven't found a solution to this, so I thought if I could find a way to prevent Chrome from going into fullscreen mode, this would solve my problem. I never use apps in fullscreen mode, particularly Chrome, so this would be a fine solution to this persistent problem.

I don't want this behavior, it's distracting and annoying. I'm currently using the 19H1 update on a Windows 10 Pro system, but I had this problem back with the 1803 build as well.

Does anyone know how to prevent Chrome from going into fullscreen mode? Is there a setting somewhere for this? I really hope so *smile*.

Thanks.

:)

 

Chrome glitch

Hello Ralph,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the issue description on one of the three users Chrome is not working.
I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• The account on which you are facing issue with Chrome, does it have the administrator permission?
• Have you check with other browser? Was the result same?
• Is the issue specific to only one application or facing issue with other application too?

First, I would suggest you to use Internet Explorer and see if it brings any difference.
Here are the steps through which you can use Internet Explorer.

• 
  Press the Windows key.
  
• 
  Type Internet Explorer in the search box.
  
• 
  Right click on Internet Explorer
  (Desktop app).
  
• 
  Select Pint to task bar.
  
• 
  Try to use Internet Explorer from there and see if it brings any difference.
  

If you still want to use Chrome then I would suggest you to open the application Chrome in administrator mode and see if it brings any difference. Here are the steps through which you can open Chrome in Administrator mode.

• Press the Windows key or click on Start icon.
• Type Google Chrome.
• Right click on Google Chrome and select the option to Run As Administrator.
• If everything works fine by running chrome in administrator mode then you may pin it to the task bar.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

 

Google Chrome stuck on white screen

The issue seems to be hardware acceleration. At least in my case it was. I solved my problem by performing the steps below.

• Right click chrome shortcut and go to properties.
• Click the Compatibility tab and run it in compatibility mode for Vista.
• Open chrome then go to Settings>Advanced then under the
  System heading there is an option to disable hardware acceleration.

After performing those steps you can stop using compatibility mode for vista.

Hopefully this works for you!

 

problem uninstalling google chrome

Hi,

Since you already uninstalled Google Chrome using the Programs and Features, Google notifications may still be running in the background processes. We suggest that you follow these steps on how to end the Google Chrome process:

• On your keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
• Select Task Manager.
• Under Processes, locate Google Notifications or Google Chrome.
• Right click on them and select End Task.
• Double check under Programs and Features if Google Chrome is completely gone.

Let us know if these steps worked.