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Failed to Load Extension From Chrome: How to Fix it
It’s likely the extension to blame
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Google Chromeis one of the world’smost popular web browserscurrently in use. It is fast, powerful, and can be customized with tens of thousands of extensions that improve its functionality. But many reported that they failed to load an extension from Chrome.
They instead see a message that reads,Manifest file missing or unreadable. The error often appears when launching Chrome, and the extensions remain inaccessible. Keep reading to find out how to fix things!
What can I do if Chrome failed to load an extension?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick tricks first:
If none work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Activate your extensions one-by-one
If you keep getting the same error messages, disable your extensions and then activate them one by one until the error appears again.
Then remove the extension enabled last and use an alternative one that does the same thing.
2. Reinstall Google Chrome
Normally one could uninstallGoogle Chromeby simply accessing the list of installed programs, but you also need to delete all stored app data on your PC.
To do that efficiently, you should use athird-party uninstallerthat will get the job done in seconds. It won’t just clear the leftover files but also remove any registry entries created by the program.
Now, you should no longer encounter extension loading errors when using GoogleChrome.
Before you leave, check the bestextensions to speed up Chrome, and get one today!
Which of these solutions helped you get rid of the issue? Let us know by leaving a message in the comments section below.
More about the topics:error,Google Chrome Errors
Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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