How to Effectively Permanently Remove Recently Closed Chrome Sessions from Your Computer

How to Remove Recently Closed Chrome

Have you ever accidentally closed a Chrome tab or window and wish to recover it? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many users face this issue at some point. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove recently closed Chrome tabs or windows on both Windows and macOS operating systems.

Step 1: Use the Recent Tabs Feature

One of the simplest ways to recover a recently closed Chrome tab or window is by using the Recent Tabs feature. Here’s how to do it:

1. On Windows, press `Ctrl + Shift + T` to open the recently closed tab.
2. On macOS, press `Command + Shift + T` to achieve the same result.

This method will immediately reopen the last closed tab or window.

Step 2: Check the Chrome History

If the Recent Tabs feature doesn’t work, you can check the Chrome history to find the closed tab or window. Here’s how:

1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll through the list of recently visited websites and tabs to find the one you want to recover.
4. Click on the “X” next to the website or tab to remove it from the history.

Step 3: Use the Chrome Task Manager

If you cannot find the closed tab or window in the history, you can use the Chrome Task Manager to force close and reopen the tab or window. Here’s how:

1. Press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` on Windows or `Command + Option + Escape` on macOS to open the Task Manager.
2. In the “Processes” tab, find Chrome in the list of running processes.
3. Click on Chrome and then click the “End Process” button. This will close all Chrome tabs and windows.
4. Once Chrome is closed, reopen it and use the Recent Tabs feature (Step 1) to recover the closed tab or window.

Step 4: Reset Chrome to Default Settings

If none of the above methods work, you can try resetting Chrome to its default settings. This will delete all data, including recently closed tabs and windows. Here’s how:

1. Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu.
2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down and click on “Advanced” to expand the settings.
4. Under “Reset and clean up,” click on “Reset settings to their original defaults.”
5. Click “Reset” to confirm the action.

By following these steps, you should be able to remove recently closed Chrome tabs or windows and continue your browsing session without any interruptions.