Why does the top of my browser keep disappearing Chrome
By Nathan E. Malpass, Last updated: December 22, 2020 Show
Today, Google Chrome is by far, the most popular and widely used web browser in the world. Chrome loads and displays pages more quickly than the other browsers. It has a very basic, clean, and user-friendly interface with a simple search program, private browsing option, and top security features. Overall, Chrome provides a faster and better experience for users. Google built a web browser toolbar. All the features of the Google toolbar are built into the Chrome browser. With Google toolbar, you can search from the address bar, and easily create and access bookmarks. So, here you are blissfully pleased that youre using the Chrome browser for your searches and internet browsing. You are in the middle of your work and all of a sudden your Chrome toolbars are missing? So how can you go surfing? The toolbars in the web browser are very easy to hide, often by accident. Any reasons that cause the toolbars from disappearing, dont you worry. This guide is created to help you by providing step-by-step instructions. Continue to read on. If the Chrome toolbars are missing or keep on disappearing, follow these steps: Part 1: Enabling the Chrome Toolbars by Selecting ExtensionsPart 2: Exiting from Chromes Full-Screen ModePart 3: Enabling the Bookmarks BarPart 4: Displaying Chrome Missing Toolbars via Other OptionsPart 5: Important RemindersPart 6: In Summary Part 1: Enabling the Chrome Toolbars by Selecting ExtensionsStep 1. Open Your Google Chrome BrowserOn your computer, double-click the Google Chrome icon found on the Desktop to open your Google Chrome browser. You can also click the Google Chrome icon on your taskbar. The Chrome icon has a blue circle and surrounding green, red, and yellow colors. Step 2. Open the Google Chrome Browser MenuClick the Menu button which is the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window. The Chrome menu will help you get access to customize and control the Google Chrome browser. Step 3. Open Chrome Extensions PageClick More tools in the drop-down menu that appears. A pop-out menu will appear. Enable any non-working toolbars by selecting Extensions from the pop-out menu. Google Chrome uses extensions to add toolbars. Step 4. Find the Toolbar in ExtensionsIn the Extensions page, find the toolbar that you want to use in Chrome. You can type the toolbar name in the Search extensions. Reinstall an extension if you cannot find the toolbar. Step 5. Enable the Toolbar in ExtensionsEnable the toolbar. Slide the Enabled option to the right of the toolbar extension. You can also click on Details to view the toolbar details. Then, slide the On option to the right. To use the toolbar in Incognito mode, slide the Allow in incognito option to the right. Part 2: Exiting from Chromes Full-Screen ModeMake sure that the Google Chrome browser is not in full-screen mode. The full-screen mode can cause toolbars to disappear.
Part 3: Enabling the Bookmarks BarThis is a simple process to open the Google Chrome browser menu and enable the bookmarks bar. The Chrome menu will help you get access to customize and control the Google Chrome browser.
To restore the Bookmarks bar, use the following shortcut keys:
Alternatively, you can go to Settings, then Appearance. Slide the Show bookmarks bar to the right. Part 4: Displaying Chrome Missing Toolbars via Other OptionsIf the steps above do not fix the problem, there are several other options that you can follow in order to display the missing Chrome toolbars as there are other factors that may cause it. Examples are viruses or malware in the computer, the browser needs to be updated to the latest version and restarted, as well as the Windows Explorer service and your computer will be rebooted. Restarting seems to fix most software problems and refreshes the current state. Follow the steps below.
Go to the Processes tab which will show a list of all the running apps, processes, and services. Look for Windows Explorer (explorer.exe), right-click it, and select End Task. This will end the Windows Explorer task hence all the open windows will close. Click on the File menu and click Run New Task. Type explorer and click OK.
Part 5: Important Reminders
Part 6: In SummaryGoogle Chrome is an excellent web browser to use because of its interface and features. There are times that when you use the Chrome browser, you will encounter problems such as Chrome toolbar missing. You cannot avoid it. Calm down and breathe. There is always a solution to the problem. Refer to this guide for the step-by-step instructions. There are several steps to follow as well as alternative steps in case a certain instruction will not work for you. In any case, rebooting your computer will work wonders. |