How to Fix Aw, Snap STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION Error on Chrome & Edge?

Fix “Aw, Snap! STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION” Error on Chrome & Edge:

The STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION is a random issue that users experience at the time of browsing on the Chrome browser. A lot of users mentioned that they encountered this error on the most stable version of the Edge browser.

When this error appears, your web page starts crashing suddenly while searching for something on the internet. This error code usually shows up because of an unspecified program code request without any authority. You can usually see this on the extensions installed and on the website's advertising. The error will begin to conflict with a few web pages. 

If you are also experiencing this problem on your Edge or Google Chrome browser, then you must try to refresh the page a few times as this can help you resolve the problem temporarily. Additionally, you can update the Edge or Chrome browser. This will surely fix your status_access_violation issue. 

Solutions to Fix Status_Access_Violation Error on Edge and Chrome

Download Restoro and then run it for scanning and restoring the missing and corrupt files. when you are done, then you can perform the solutions mentioned below. 

1) Download and Install the Latest Browser Update

Well, the error can appear because of some glitches and bugs. In case you are running an updated version, then you must update your browser. 

To Update Chrome

Step 1: First of all, you are required to download the latest version of the chrome setup. 

Step 2: After that, you need to click on Install.and wait for the installation process to get completed.

Rather, you must check for updates from the Chrome browser by entering chrome://settings in the address bar. Then, you need to select the About Chrome option. If there are any updates, then you must download them. 

To Update Edge

• Go to the upper-right corner of your screen and then select the options button. 
• Now, select Help and feedback and then finally go to About Microsoft Edge. 
• In case you find that any updates are available, then you must start downloading the update automatically. 
• Once your update process is over, you must restart your browser. 
• Once you are done updating your browsers, you must check for the Aw snap error message that shows up at the time of browsing. 

2) Run a Stable Version of Your Browser

In case you are running an unstable version of your browser, then you must change to a stable browser. Chrome users must check if they are using a Canary version and then they should switch to the latest stable version of your browser.

Carry out the instructions mentioned below for Chrome. 

Step 1: Press Windows and R keys simultaneously in the Run box and then enter appwiz.cpl and then click on OK.

Step 2: Go to the Control panel and then select Chrome Canary. After that, select the Uninstall button. 

Step 3: Wait for the unstable version to get uninstalled. 

After that, you must install the latest version of your Chrome browser and check if the issue is fixed. 

3) Disable the Installed Extensions

The browser extensions have a lot of rights and allow you to access the special functions of your browser. Therefore, you must try to disable the extension on Edge as well as Chrome. Now, check if it is working for you to fix the problem. 

For Chrome Browser

Go to the top-right corner on your browser and then click on the three dots. After that, select the MoreTools option and then select Extensions. 
Now, you are going to see all the enabled extensions and then you need to uncheck the extensions you enabled. You can also click on the Trash icon to delete them. 

For Edge Browser

• Open Edge and then go to the upper-right corner of the browser to select Extensions. 
• Select the toggle icon next to the extension and then disable it. 
• Once you disable the extension, you must check whether the problem is fixed or not. If you find that the problem is not related to the extension, then you must enable it again. 

4) Reset the Settings to Default

If none of the above-mentioned solutions help you out with your problem, then one last thing that you can do to fix your problem is to reset the browser setting to default. Below are the steps that you need to follow to reset the settings to default. 

For Chrome

Step 1: Open our Chrome browser and then enter chrome://settings. After that, press the Enter key. 

Step 2: Now, go down and then select the option of "Advanced Settings". 

Sep 3: At last, you are required to see the option "Restore settings to original defaults". 

Step 4: After that, select Restore to open the Reset Settings. 

Step 5: In the end, select the Reset settings button. 

For Microsoft Edge

You will see the option to reset Edge by going to Settings. After that, carry out the steps mentioned below. 

Step 1: Go to the right and then select the Edge menu button. After that, go to the drop-down menu to select Settings. 

Step 2: Then, go to the left side and then select the option of Reset Settings. 

Step 3: Now, select the option of Restore settings to their default values. 

Step 4: After that, you are going to see a confirmation dialog box with information of the restored components. Now, select the Reset button to complete the process of restoration. 

Step 5: Now, the error will get fixed on both browsers.