Issue with Random App Crashes: Chrome, Discord, and Rblx Shut Down Unexpectedly
Issue with Random App Crashes: Chrome, Discord, and Rblx Shut Down Unexpectedly
Over the last month I've experienced random closures of Chrome, Discord, and Rob locks without any warning or notification. The incidents vary in timing—sometimes within minutes, other times after hours. Despite reinstalling software, updating drivers, checking temperatures, and upgrading cooling components, the issue persists. I’ve also reviewed HWmonitor, Event Viewer, and Reliability Monitor, but found no relevant information. Interestingly, Discord closes and reopens instantly, suggesting it might not be a persistent problem. Other demanding games function normally even when under heavy load, indicating the problem is likely limited to those specific applications. Any suggestions on possible causes?
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Over the last month, I’ve faced a recurring problem where Chrome, Discord, and rblx would abruptly close without any warnings—no error messages or logs. The occurrences vary: sometimes within minutes, other times after extended periods of use.
I’ve taken several steps to troubleshoot:
- Reinstalled all impacted software
- Rolled back to NVIDIA drivers from March 2025 (the most stable versions)
- Updated BIOS and chipset drivers
- Upgraded my CPU cooler to eliminate overheating concerns
- Monitored temperatures and hardware using HWMonitor and HWiNFO (temperatures remain normal)
- Examined Event Viewer, Reliability Monitor, and Crash Logs—found nothing significant
- Conducted stress tests and gaming sessions without issues; only these three apps experienced crashes (possibly isolated incidents)
- Noticed unusual behavior: Discord restarts instantly after a crash, as if nothing happened; Chrome occasionally displays a STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION error
- Games ran smoothly under heavy load
My hypothesis is this issue might stem from a Windows update, since the problem began right after my monthly system update. Prior to that, everything functioned perfectly. I’m seeking possible causes such as registry corruption, software conflicts, or deeper Windows problems.
System specifications:
- OS: Windows 11 Pro (10.0.26100 Build 26100)
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI
- CPU: Intel Core i9-14900KF (24 cores, 32 threads)
- GPU: Gigabyte RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming OC 12GB
- RAM: 32 GB DDR5
- Storage:
- SSD: Crucial CT2000T500SSD8 – 2TB (main drive)
- HDD: Toshiba DT01ACA300 – 3TB (secondary)
- Power Supply: Rosewill CMG850 – 850W 80+ Gold, fully modular
- Peripherals:
- Keyboard: Razer Huntsman V3 Pro
- Mouse: Razer Viper V3 Pro (White)
- Headset: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
- Microphone: Shure MV7
- Network: Wired (Ethernet)