What is Google Chrome Helper Renderer?
Chrome users run into browser speed issues sometimes if there is a problem between the built-in Google Chrome Helper and a plug-in. The Google Chrome Helper is an interface between the embedded code in the browser and the remote servers required for plug-ins to function. It is set to automatically run along with the default settings of Chrome. You may not be able to see the Helper but the tool is using a portion of the computer’s processing power and memory. If your Chrome browser is still running slow despite trying many troubleshooting methods, then you may disable the Google Chrome Helper.
How to Disable Google Chrome Helper?
Open Google Chrome on Your PC or MacClick on the three vertical dots in the top-right cornerSelect SettingsClick on Advanced in the left-hand menu barChoose Privacy and security from the dropdown menuScroll down and select Site Settings
Click on Unsandboxed plugin accessClick on the blue slider next to “Ask when a site wants to use a plugin to access your computer (recommended)”It will turn gray and the text will change to “Do not allow any site to use a plugin to access your computer.”
Once you have disabled the Google Chrome Helper, you can prevent Flash ads from loading. Here is how:
Open Google Chrome on Your PC or MacClick on the three vertical dots in the top-right cornerSelect SettingsClick on Privacy and SecuritySelect Site SettingsScroll down to select Pop-ups and redirectsTurn off the toggle buttonGo back and choose Ads and ensure that the toggle button is off
Stop Several Chrome Processes Via the Task Manager
Open Google ChromeClick on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner
Choose More Tools followed by Task ManagerIdentify the processes with excess CPU usage, right-click on each of them, and choose End Process
Delete Suspicious Extensions from Google Chrome
Open Google ChromeClick on the three vertical dots in the top-right cornerChoose More Tools followed by ExtensionsDelete unreliable extensions by clicking on the Remove button
Reset the Browser Settings to Default
Open Google ChromeClick on the three vertical dots in the top-right cornerSelect Settings followed by AdvancedClick on the Reset button
Check out this YouTube video for better understanding. Since now you know how to disable the Google Chrome Helper renderer, it would not be able to bother you anymore. If you found this article useful, share it with others to help them as well.
