Nevermind, I have resolved the problem just now, after fiddling with it it for nearly 3hrs.
I right clicked chrome
Picked "Properties"
Pressed "Open File Location"
Clicked on "New_Chrome"
New_Chrome disappeared
Now I can open it again
Can't open google chrome on laptop anymore
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I have a laptop and after I shut it down before leaving my house. After arriving after going out. When I turned on the laptop and went to open the Google chrome, I can no longer open it, it says.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail.
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Nallasamy K 4,735 Reputation points2024-08-30T16:15:57+00:00 Thank you for the update, and I'm glad to hear that you were able to resolve the issue!
If you run into any other issues or have any questions in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help!
Wishing you a smooth experience moving forward.
Best regards,
Nals
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Nallasamy K 4,735 Reputation points
2024-08-30T11:47:42+00:00 Hello, and thanks for reaching out! I'm Nals, and I'll be happy to assist you today. My response times may vary, but I generally reply between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM IST (UTC +5:30) every day of the week.
It seems like there might be some corruption. I recommend using the System File Checker tool to repair any missing or corrupted system files. You can find the instructions here: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/use-the-sys...
If this doesn’t resolve the issue, you can try repairing the Chrome installation. To do this, go to the Control Panel, select Programs, then Programs and Features. Locate Google Chrome in the list, right-click on it, and choose Repair if that option is available.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to let me know. I'm here to help!
Regards,
Nals