Sometimes when things go wrong with web browsers, it helps to know where its profile and configuration folder are, but unlike Firefox that are easier to find ( /home/username/.mozilla/firefox ), Google Chrome's is a bit harder to find.

But look no more, here's Google Chrome configuration|profile location in Ubuntu : /home/username/.config/google-chrome.

I just show you the way, the rest of the journey (and its consequences is up to you).

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