How to Fix "Aw, Snap!" STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION in Chrome and Edge
By Sophia Bennett
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Quick answer
"Aw, Snap!" with STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION means the page crashed because a program tried to use memory it was not allowed to. Update the browser, disable extensions, turn off hardware acceleration, and close other heavy tabs.
What does “STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION” mean?
The browser's page process crashed due to a memory access error.
What causes it?
- Faulty browser extension
- Outdated browser version
- Hardware acceleration or graphics driver issue
- Low memory
Steps to try
Stop when the issue is resolved.
- Reload the page.
- Update Chrome or Edge (Settings → About).
- Open an incognito window; if it works, disable extensions one by one.
- Settings → System → turn off Use graphics acceleration when available, then restart the browser.
- Update your graphics driver.
Need more support? Check the official help: Google Chrome Help
FAQs
What does Aw, Snap! mean?
It is Chrome's message that a page crashed.
Will I lose my open tabs?
No. Only the crashed tab needs to reload.