Windows users started reporting an unusual problem when trying to open the Google Chrome in the last days. The browser simply closes alone or is not performed. Complaints have appeared since June 3 and are directly linked to the appeal Family Safetyfrom Microsoft.
Family Safety is a parental control tool widely used by schools and families to filter content and monitor the use of devices. However, a recent failure in the system made the appeal unexpectedly Block the operation of Chrome node Windows.
Failure affects only Chrome
According to reports confirmed by Google’s support team, the problem happens exclusively with the Chrome browser. Other browsers, such as Firefox and OperaThey continue to function normally, even with Family Safety activated.
“Our team investigated these reports and identified the cause of this behavior. For some users, Chrome can’t run when Microsoft Family Safety is activated, ”explained Ellen T., Chrome’s support manager.
Some people found palliative solutions to circumvent the error, as simply Rename the file “Chrome.exe” for “Chrome1.exe”which allows to open the browser without interference. Another alternative is to disable the option “Filter inadequate sites” Within Family Safety, but this also disables Internet access restrictions, leaving users – especially children – free to surf through any site.
Microsoft has not yet had a solution
The problem has lasted more than two weeks and, so far, Microsoft did not disclose any official solutions. The company also did not respond to requests for positioning sent by international vehicles.
“We have not received any Microsoft update on the release of a correction”Said a Chromium project engineer on a error monitoring thread published on June 10th.” They are giving instructions to users who come into contact, but this should not have a big impact. “
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History of friction with Chrome
Although everything indicates that this is a failure, the situation rekindles discussions about Microsoft’s relationship with competing browsers. As shown in the report of The Vergethe company has a history of practices that, in the view of many, try discourage the use of chrome in Windows.
Among the most recent episodes would be Invasive pop-ups, AI false answers generated, misleading messages on Bing, and even polls displayed on Chrome’s download page. The goal would be to promote the browser Edge. In one of these situations, Microsoft came to make the Bing visually simulate a page of the Googleconfusing users looking for Chrome.
