Google Chrome Screen Tearing (How to Fix It in 2024)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to fix Chrome screen tearing in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Resolve Screen Tearing on Chrome
Follow the steps below to resolve Chrome screen tearing.
1. Check for Updates on Your Operating System, Chrome, and Graphics Drivers
Ensure your operating system, Chrome browser, and graphics drivers are up to date. Begin by checking for OS updates. On Windows, press the Windows key, then click “Settings.”
Navigate to “Windows Update” and check fo updates. Here, we can click on “Install’ to install the updates.
To update Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner of Chrome.
Click on “Settings.”
Select “About Google Chrome,” and Chrome will check for updates automatically.
Click on “Relaunch” to finish updating.
2. Disable Hardware Acceleration in Chrome Settings
Once on the Settings page, scroll down and click “System” on the left-hand side. Toggle off “Use graphics acceleration when available.”
After doing this, reload Chrome to apply the change by clicking this icon.
3. Adjust Chrome Flags for Smooth Scrolling and GPU Rasterization
Chrome has hidden features called “flags” that can help fix performance issues, including screen tearing. Open Chrome and type chrome://flags in the address bar.
In the search bar, type Smooth Scrolling. Set “Smooth Scrolling” to “Disabled.”
Type GPU rasterization and set “GPU Rasterization” to “Enabled.” After making these changes, restart Chrome.
4. Clear Chrome’s Cache to Resolve Potential Corruption Issues
Still on the Settings page, click on “Privacy and security,” and select “Delete browsing data.”
In the pop-up window, check “Cached images and files” and click “Delete data.” This will remove stored cache files that may be causing problems.
5. Reset Chrome Settings
To reset Chrome, click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Then go to “Settings.”
Scroll down and click “Reset settings” on the left-hand side. Select “Restore settings to their original defaults.”
Confirm by clicking “Reset settings. This will return Chrome to its default configuration, but it will not erase your bookmarks or history.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of fixing screen tearing in Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to fix Chrome theme not filling the screen and how to resolve Disney Plus black screen on Chrome during login.
