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Google Chrome suddenly not working in Windows 10/11

Problem:  Chrome starts, then immediately closes.  You can see the window momentarily.  Usually and suddenly manifests on a kids laptop that had no prior issues whatsoever. No error messages.  Can still see some Chrome-related process running in Task Manager, but nothing useful.  Reinstall doesn't help.  Chrome works fine on other devices.  No known issues with connectivity, cache / hard drive space, etc.  Edge works.  Firefox will not work. Solution:  Your child(ren) probably got involuntarily signed up for Microsoft Family Safety , which can block all browsers other than Edge. •  Go to the Family Safety parental / Family Organizer account.  If you don't know what that is, try here . •  Click your kids account. •  Go to "Content Filters". •  Be sure you're on "Web and search". •  Turn OFF the "Filter settings / Filter inappropriate websites and searches" feature.   Several things baffle me about this, ...