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Known Issues

You can use the list below to find out if your problem is a known issue. If the problem is listed here, we're aware of it and are working to fix it as soon as possible. To learn more about an issue and see possible workarounds, click 'Read more and let us know.'

Please note: Due to high volume, we're unable to answer email about our known issues. When you click the 'Let us know' button, you'll send a report and help us to determine how many people are experiencing the issue.

Functionality Issues

Google Chrome doesn't work with NTLM authentication Read more and let us know
We're investigating, and will announce in the help forum when we know more.
Importing Firefox bookmarks doesn't work Read more and let us know
Some users have resolved this issue by editing their registry. Please note: Editing your registry can be potentially dangerous. If you're unfamiliar with the Windows registry, please make sure you have the guidance from someone who does.
Games on Pogo.com don't load properly Read more and let us know
Problems with Pogo.com is a known issue with the Java plug-in. If you're running a version of Google Chrome that's older than 0.3.154.6, then try updating. If you are missing Java, download it at http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Google Chrome doesn't show a confirmation alert when closing a window with multiple tabs. Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.
'Find in page' fails to find entries in editable text areas Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.

Hardware Issues

Sometimes your laptop won't go to sleep when Google Chrome is running Read more and let us know
Close Google Chrome before closing the lid or putting your laptop to sleep.

Network Issues

Error responses from some proxies are truncated Read more and let us know
When an error message is loaded, the explanatory text that follows is abruptly cut off. We know about this and don't currently have a fix.
Google Chrome doesn't honor the 'bypass proxies for these addresses' list in the Windows' Internet Options control panel Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.
Performing searches take a long time, and I see "Resolving proxy..." in the lower-left of the window Read more and let us know
This can occur when your proxy settings are set to "Automatically detect." To change this setting, go to Tools > Options > "Under the hood" in Google Chrome, and click "Change proxy settings." Then click "LAN settings" in the new window, and un-check "Automatically detect." You may need to restart your computer for the settings to take effect.
Google Chrome does not support SSL client authentication Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.

Plugins Issues

'An additional plugin is required to display some elements on this page' Read more and let us know
This message appears when you need a plugin but Google Chrome cannot tell what plugin is needed. We're working on making this a better experience.

Site Display Issues

When you open an RSS feed or xml file, it only shows the raw XML data Read more and let us know
Use View Source to see the data with better formatting.
Google Chrome's fixed width font is tiny on some sites Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.

Issues With Other Google Products

Blogger - When editing a post, clicking "Remove formatting from selection" results in an error. Read more and let us know
Logging into draft.blogger.com and using the newer version of the post editor should work without this error.
Docs - Comments don't work as expected Read more and let us know
Pressing Ctrl+M doesn't insert a comment. When you use the menu to insert a comment and start typing, your text is outside the comment. Use the menu to insert a comment. Click inside the comment to focus it before typing
Docs - 'Also editing now' message redraws multiple times when you scroll Read more and let us know
The Docs team will try to work around this in a future release; the real bug is in the WebKit open source project and has not been fixed, yet.
Calendar - The day is scrolled up to midnight after you edit an event Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.
Calendar - If you create an all day event between Friday and Sunday, the event will be one day longer than intended. Read more and let us know
We know about this and don't currently have a fix.

Crashes

Custom theme installed and now experiencing crashes Read more and let us know
Commonly, custom themes involve replacing a DLL. With this latest build, we're not compatible with the older custom theme DLLs, which explains the crashes. You'll need to uninstall, then reinstall Google Chrome from http://www.google.com/chrome/ to fix this issue.
"Aw Snap" error on every page Read more and let us know
We're still investigating. Please add additional information to this help forum thread.
Can't open Google Chrome with Citivan.exe running. Read more and let us know
Users have reported that installing the latest version of citivan.exe resolves this conflict.
Error 0xc00000005 Read more and let us know
Oftentimes, these errors come up when an anti-virus software blocks installation. You may be able to resolve this issue by temporarily disabling your anti-virus of firewall software.

Installation Issues

Error 10 Read more and let us know
Google Chrome failed to install or update. Please help us investigate the problem by sending us your installer log.
Error 102 Read more and let us know
We're investigating this issue and will announce in the help forum when we know more.
Error 6 Read more and let us know
There was a problem with accessing the Application folder during the installation or update process. To resolve this issue, please follow instructions to delete the Application folder, then try reinstalling Google Chrome again.
Trouble installing on partitions other than the C drive Read more and let us know
If you have a media reader that maps devices to the C:\ drive, some users have been able to resolve this problem by opening their Device Manager, deactivating the media reader, then typing in the following into the Command Box: [ subst C: E:\ ]
Google Chrome not installing in chosen language Read more and let us know
Although we don't have a workaround for installing in the desired language initially, you can change your language version after installation by opening your "Options" menu, clicking the "Minor Tweaks" tab, and clicking the "Change font and language settings" button. From the "Fonts and languages" window, select the "Languages" tab and select your desired Google Chrome language. Click "OK" and restart the browser.
Can't install with Symantec Endpoint Protection enabled Read more and let us know
This issue has been fixed in the latest version of the Google Chrome. If you're still encountering problems, first make sure you've upgraded your version of Symantec Endpoint Protection to Version 11.0 Maintenance Release 4 available at http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2008121712452848. Then uninstall Google Chrome and reinstall the browser by downloading the latest version at http://www.google.com/chrome

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