Chrome opens one window after another. And another. And another

Question

Every time I use Chrome (49.0.2623.112 for Mac, OS 10.6.8) ... EVERY TIME ... when I try to scroll to read an article, a new window opens. I go back to the window I was reading, read a little more, a new window opens. Over and over. New windows. About viruses. About Flash. About everything you can imagine except the article I'm trying to read. I don't have any extensions. I hate Chrome. If there's no way to stop this, I'll stop using it and go back to Firefox (which I'm using to write this message). Does anyone know anything useful about this?

Answer 1

Reset Chrome settings to default

You can restore your browser settings in Chrome at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won't be cleared or changed.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More and then Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Show advanced settings.
4. Under the section "Reset settings,” click Reset settings.
5. In the box that appears, click Reset. ​

These steps won't provide a full reset. For example, some settings like fonts or accessibility won't be deleted. To create a new user profile, add a new user in Chrome.

What changes when you restore your settings

The following settings will change back to the default:

• Default search engine, which is changed back to Google.
• Homepage and tabs.
• The new tab page.
• Content settings, like letting a site show you pop-ups or use your microphone.
• Cookies and site data, like items in an online shopping cart.
• Extensions and themes.

Only the settings for the Chrome profile you're signed in to will be reset. Your new settings will apply across all computers or devices where you’re signed in to your active profile. Source.

Or if else fails, reinstalling Chrome would be the better bet.