Google Chrome Helper Attempted to Access a Secure Website
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to resolve the “Google Chrome Helper attempted to access a secure website” message in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Resolve the “Google Chrome Helper Attempted to Access a Secure Website” Issue
Follow the steps below to fix the “Google Chrome Helper attempted to access a secure website” error.
1. Open Chrome Settings from the Menu
With Chrome open, click the three vertical dots (menu button) in the top-right corner.
From the dropdown, select Settings to access Chrome’s settings menu.
2. Manage Permissions Under Site Settings
In Settings, scroll to the Privacy and Security section. Click on Site Settings to view and adjust permissions for websites.
Review any sites with unwanted access and block or remove them under the “Site settings” section.
3. Disable Google Chrome Helper by Turning Off Hardware Acceleration
Under “System,” toggle off “Use graphics acceleration when available” to limit Google Chrome Helper’s involvement in handling media-heavy tasks.
4. Disable or Remove Unnecessary Extensions
Go to “Extensions.”
Review all installed extensions and disable or remove any that are unnecessary or suspicious by toggling this slider off. This reduces the load on Chrome Helper and helps prevent unwanted behavior.
5. End Google Chrome Helper in Activity Monitor
Open “Activity Monitor” by pressing Cmd + Space and typing “Activity Monitor.” Click on it to view the settings in detail.
In the search bar, type “Google Chrome.”
Select the process “Google Chrome Helper” and click the “x” button to stop it.
6. Restart Chrome to Apply Changes
Close Chrome by clicking on “x” or by pressing Cmd Q + Q, then reopen to ensure all changes are applied. This gives the browser a fresh start and allows you to check if the issue is resolved.
Use Chrome as usual, and if it runs smoothly without Google Chrome Helper causing issues, the problem is fixed.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of resolving the error “Google Chrome Helper attempted to access a secure website.” If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to use a Chrome extension to track time spent on a website.
