The Brave browser does not launch after double-clicking on its shortcut.If the Brave browser opens, it displays a black or white screen.The Brave browser opens for a few seconds and closes automatically.
Some users have tried opening Brave as an administrator and it worked. But there were no bookmarks and other data in Brave browser.
Brave browser not opening or working on Windows 11/10
The following solutions may help you fix the issue: Let’s have a deep look at these troubleshooting methods.
1] Whitelist Brave browser in Windows Defender or third-party antivirus Firewall
All antivirus programs run in the background to provide users with real-time protection from threats. Sometimes, these programs trigger false alarms and block other software. Hence, it is possible that your antivirus Firewall is preventing the Brave browser from opening or working properly. We suggest you whitelist the Brave browser in Windows Defender Firewall or your third-party antivirus.
2] Turn off the Hardware Acceleration in Brave browser settings
If whitelisting the Brave browser in Firewall does not solve the issue, turning off the Hardware Acceleration in Brave browser settings may help.
The steps to do this are listed below: This should fix the issue.
3] Add and remove a flag from the Brave browser shortcut
If after disabling the Hardware Acceleration in Brave Browser, the issue still persists, try this fix. Add and remove a flag from the Brave browser shortcut. The steps to do this are listed below: If the Brave browser starts properly, your issue has been solved. Now, close the Brave browser and kill all its background tasks from the Task Manager. After that, repeat step 3 and delete the flag you typed in step 4. Click Apply and then OK. Read: Brave browser high CPU and Memory usage
4] Reset or Reinstall Brave
Reset your Brave browser and see if that helps you. The method has been described towards the end of this post. If none of the above methods solved your issue, it means that either the browser is not installed correctly or some of its files may be damaged. In such a case, reinstalling the Brave browser may help. But before reinstalling it, you have to delete the Brave-Browser folder.
Follow the instructions below: 1] Open File Explorer, click on the address bar and type the following path. After that, press Enter. Do note that in the above path, you have to type your username before AppData. 2] Select the Brave-Browser and delete it. 3] Launch the Control Panel and go to “Programs > Programs and Features.” 4] Look for Brave browser in the list of installed programs. Once you find it, right-click on it and select Uninstall. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the Brave browser. 5] Download the latest Brave browser installer from the official website and install it again. Let us know if anything here helped you.
How do I update my Brave browser on Windows?
The following instructions will help you update Brave browser on Windows 11/10: After that, Brave will automatically start checking for the latest updates and installing them. Read: How to remove all Cryptocurrency options from Brave browser
How do I restore my Brave browser?
Restoring the Brave browser means resetting it to the default settings. This option is useful in case your extensions and other settings have changed without your knowledge. In addition, you can also reset the Brave browser if you are unable to change or delete your saved bookmarks and passwords.
The steps to restore Brave browser on Windows are listed below: That’s it. Read:
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