The STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION error in Chrome or Edge usually occurs due to an outdated version of the browser or a browser extension blocking access to the website. In other cases the error appears on "heavy" websites or because of a problematic Internet connection.
In this guide you'll find several methods to fix the STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION error on Chrome or Edge browsers.
How to fix: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION on CHROME/EDGE.*
*Suggestion: Before you continue below check your computer for viruses/malware by using the instructions in this guide: Quick Malware Scan and Removal Guide for PC's.
- Method 1. Update Your Browser
- Method 2. Disable Browser Extensions.
- Method 3. Reset Browser Settings.
- Method 4. Download and Install Chrome Stable Version.
- Method 5. Rename the Browser's .EXE file.
- Method 6. Create a New User Profile on your Browser.
Method 1. FIX STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION by Updating your Web Browser
The first method to solve the STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION error is to update your web browser to it's latest version.
To update Google Chrome:
1. Launch Chrome and click on the More button (three dots) at the top–right corner.
2. Select Settings from the context menu displayed.
3. In the Settings window, select About Chrome from the left panel.
4. The About page should now display if your Chrome is up to date. If not, install the pending updates shown on your screen.
5. Once done, restart Chrome and check if the issue is resolved.
To update Microsoft Edge:
1. Launch Microsoft Edge and click on the More button (three dots) at the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings from the context menu.
3. In the Settings window, select About Microsoft Edge from the left panel.
4. Then check if there are any pending updates that need to be installed. If you find any, install them.
5. Once your browser is up to date, restart it and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 2. FIX STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION by Disabling Extensions.
Disable Browser Extensions.
The STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION error may also occur if one of the browser extensions interferes with its processes and prevents the page from loading. In this case go ahead and disable the extensions and check if this resolves the problem.
How to Disable Chrome Extensions:
1. Launch Chrome and click on the More button (three dots) on the top-right corner of your screen.
2. Select More tools from the context menu and then click on Extensions.
3. Disable all extensions by switching the toggle to OFF and then restart your browser.
How to Disable Edge Extensions:
1. Launch Edge and click on the More button (three dots) on the top-right corner of your screen. Then select Extensions from the context menu.
2. If a dialog box pops up, select Manage extensions.
3. In the next screen, turn the toggle off against all the extensions to disable them.
4. Restart Microsoft Edge.
Method 3. Reset Browser Settings.
If none of the above methods work for you, then this means that this error cannot be fixed through conventional troubleshooting steps and you will need to reset your browser to factory defaults.
How to Reset Chrome to Default Settings.
1. Launch Chrome and click on the More button (three dots) located on the top-right corner of your window.
2. From the list of options available, select Settings.
3. In Settings window, scroll down to find the Advanced option and expand it.
4. Now click on Reset and clean up from the left panel and select Restore settings to their original defaults on the right.
5. Finally, click the Reset settings button.
6. Once the process is complete, relaunch Chrome and check if the issue is resolved.
How to Reset Edge to Default Settings.
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the More button (three dots) at the top right corner of the window.
2. Select Settings from the context menu.
3. Then in the Settings window, select Reset settings on the left pane.
4. Finally click Restore settings to their default values and then click OK.
5. Once done, relaunch Edge and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4. Download and Install Chrome Stable Version.
There have been several reports of users being able to fix the issue by uninstalling Google Chrome Canary build and installing Google Chrome Stable Channel version. So, give a shot and uninstall and reinstall Chrome on your machine, by following the steps below:
1. Simultaneously press the Windows 
+ R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: appwiz.cpl and press Enter.
3. Locate and right-click on Chrome Canary or on Google Chrome and click Uninstall
5. Once the uninstallation process is complete, proceed to download and install Google Chrome Stable MSI version on your PC.
Method 5. Rename the Browser's .EXE file.
Some users reported that the STATUS ACCESS VIOLATION error in Chrome and Edge browsers disappeared after renaming the browser's execution file. (I know the solution is strange, but try it.)
Chrome
1. Close Chrome.
2. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys simultaneously on your keyboard.
3. Once in File Explorer, navigate to the location mentioned below:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application
4. Right-click the Chrome file and choose Rename.
4. Rename the file as Chrome1.exe and press Enter.
5. Launch Chrome and see if the problem persists.
Microsoft Edge.
1. Close Edge.
2. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys simultaneously on your keyboard.
3. Once in File Explorer, navigate to the location mentioned below:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application
4. Right-click the msedge (msedge.exe) file and choose Rename.
4. Rename the file as msedge1.exe and press Enter.
5. Launch Edge and see if the problem persists.
Method 6. Create a New User Profile on your Browser.
To create a new User Profile in Chrome.
1. Launch Google Chrome and click on your current profile’s user icon.
2. Hit the Add button and in the next window, follow the on-screen instructions to create a new user profile.
To create a new User Profile in Edge.
1. Launch Microsoft Edge and click on your current profile’s user icon.
2. Hit the Add profile button and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new user profile.
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