FIX: STATUS BREAKPOINT error on Chrome or Edge. (Solved)

The STATUS BREAKPOINT error in Chrome or Edge usually occurs on overclocked computers when the user scrolls through web pages. In other cases, the error is caused by an outdated version of the web browser or a browser extension that prevents the page from loading.

In this guide you'll find several methods to fix the STATUS_BREAKPOINT error on Chrome and Edge browsers.

How to fix: Aw Snap! STATUS_BREAKPOINT 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. Disable Overclocking.
• Method 2. Update Your Browser.
• Method 3. Disable Hardware Acceleration.
• Method 4. Disable Browser Extensions.
• Method 5. Reset Chrome/Edge Flags
• Method 6. Run Compatibility Troubleshooter.
• Method 7. Reset Browser Settings.
• Method 8. Uninstall and re-Install Google Chrome.
• Method 9. Rename the Browser's .EXE file.

Method 1. Disable Overclocking.

The purpose of overclocking is to boost performance by adjusting some computer components so that it runs faster than the manufacturer specifies.

However, this can sometimes cause your computer to become unstable, causing problems like the one discussed here. So, to solve the STATUS_BREAKPOINT problem, try disabling overclocking on your computer and see if that fixes the problem.

Method 2. Update Your Browser.

The next method to solve the STATUS_BREAKPOINT 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 3. Disable Hardware Acceleration.

Th next method to solve the Aw Snap! STATUS BREAKPOINT, is to turn-off the Hardware Acceleration on your Browser.

To disable hardware acceleration in Google Chrome.

1. Open your Google Chrome Browser and from three dots menu go to the Settings.

2. At the left pane, expand Advanced and select System.

3. Next, disable the Hardware Acceleration by clicking on the blue button and then Relaunch the browser to apply the change.

To disable hardware acceleration in Microsoft Edge.

1. Open your Microsoft Edge browser and go to its Settings.

2. Under the Settings menu click on System.

3. Find the Use Hardware Acceleration when available option and turn it Off by clicking on it.

4. Click on the Restart button to apply the new setting.

Method 4. Disable Browser Extensions.

The STATUS_BREAKPOINT 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 5. Reset Chrome/Edge Flags

1. In your browser address bar type chrome://flags/ and hit Enter.*

* Note: In Edge type: edge://flags/

2. Click the Reset all button

3. Click Relaunch.

Method 6. Run Compatibility Troubleshooter.

Some users reported that Aw Snap! STATUS BREAKPOINT error was fixed after running Compatibility Troubleshooter.

1. Right-click on your web browser's icon and select Properties.

2. At Compatibility tab click Run compatibility troubleshooter.

3. Click Try recommended settings.

4. At the next screen, click Test the program.

5. Now check if the "Aw Snap! STATUS BREAKPOINT" problem is fixed in your browser. If not, return to Compatibility Troubleshooter, click Next and test again with different settings.

Method 7. 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 8. Uninstall and re-Install Google Chrome.

There have been several reports of users being able to fix the issue by uninstalling Google Chrome and installing Google Chrome again. 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 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 9. Rename the Browser's .EXE file.

Some users reported that the "Aw Snap! STATUS BREAKPOINT" 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.

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