Bad update Google Chrome

**wainuitech** · 23-10-2020, 05:02 PM

Bit of a long shot, but seen similar years ago in Windows with IE and Firefox -- But have a look at chromes settings, make sure hardware Acceleration is Disabled.

How to Turn Hardware Acceleration Off or On in Google Chrome

Option 1 – Chrome Settings
Launch Chrome, then select “Menu” > “Settings“.
Scroll down to the bottom and select the “Advanced” option.
Scroll to the “System” section and toggle “Use hardware acceleration when available” on or off as desired.

You can try disabling any hardware Acceleration in your graphics as well.

If that doesn't work try another Browser, one thats not to bad and I've suggested before for Linux is Slimjet.

https://www.slimjet.com/en/dlpage.php You may have to click "Show All Platforms" to get the Linux Versions.

Edited: re not being in V20 Have a read https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthe.../chromium.html

**B.M.** · 23-10-2020, 05:41 PM

Might not be of any help but between Chrome and Chromium there are issues.

Anyway, might give a clue?

HERE

**mzee** · 24-10-2020, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by wainuitech

Bit of a long shot, but seen similar years ago in Windows with IE and Firefox -- But have a look at chromes settings, make sure hardware Acceleration is Disabled.

You can try disabling any hardware Acceleration in your graphics as well.

If that doesn't work try another Browser, one thats not to bad and I've suggested before for Linux is Slimjet.

https://www.slimjet.com/en/dlpage.php You may have to click "Show All Platforms" to get the Linux Versions.

Edited: re not being in V20 Have a read https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthe.../chromium.html

I have installed Slimjet, and think its very good. Had to install "IdeaNova Drm Extension" before it would work on TVNZ. Works well on 7Plus, and Channel 9.

**mzee** · 06-11-2020, 11:29 PM

I feel like a bit of an idiot! Turns out that in the past "hardware acceleration" was disabled by default, and now it is enabled. With "hardware acceleration" off everything is normal. With it on the screen locks if you go to full screen. My Dell Inspiron 17 is affected this way, but the old Vostro, and HPG3 are not.