In Chrome (Windows 7) I have multiple Startup pages/tabs that launch when Chrome starts. Normally this is fine, but other times I do not want the multiple startup pages launching. Is there a way to bypass the startup pages when starting up Chrome? Maybe there is a key I can hold down when starting Chrome that will do this?
asked Dec 11, 2012 at 19:03
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1Which operation system do you use ?– OfirisCommented Dec 11, 2012 at 19:35
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Doesn't holding "shift" while Chrome is launching keep it barebones? (I don't have a copy of Chrome here to test with.)– aleCommented Dec 12, 2012 at 14:04
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@AlEverett I just tried the shift key idea but it did not work for me– Gary BarrettCommented Dec 12, 2012 at 14:11
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2 Answers
Windows:
Create a link to "chrome.exe about:blank", e.g.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" about:blank
Then when you open the link, chrome will launch with a single clean tab.
EDIT: If chrome is already opened, a new blank tab will be appended to the current opened chrome.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --incognito
Will open a new clean window in stealth mode, regardless to whether a chrome is already opened or not.
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1Something like
chrome.exe --incognitomight also help (not tested, don't have Chrome).– KaranCommented Dec 11, 2012 at 19:58 -
True, I tested it and it does work, its stealth mode though.– OfirisCommented Dec 11, 2012 at 20:01
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Yes of course, but if that's acceptable I guess it would work as an alternate solution to yours. You can add it to your answer if you wish.– KaranCommented Dec 11, 2012 at 20:02
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Excellent thanks! mmmm... is there a parameter to make the Chrome new tab page appear rather than blank page? i.e. the tab displaying any installed Chrome apps Commented Dec 12, 2012 at 13:28
Just adding my 2 cents that this problem occurred for me as well and the resolution above worked well. I went to the file explorer and typed in the shortcut above that ends in —incognito but pls note that I had to remove the “ for it to work. As soon as I did it opened the incognito window of chrome (and nothing else) and I was then able to clear out all the browsing data/history (and change settings for what happens on startup) thanks!
