Google chrome cannot read or write to its data directory?

There can be several reasons why Google Chrome may be crashing on your computer. One of the main reasons can be your browser user profile is corrupted. You can try creating a new browser user profile and see if that resolves the issue. To do this, you can follow the steps below:
1. Exit Google Chrome completely.
2. Open Windows Explorer by pressing Windows key + E simultaneously.
3. Go to the address bar of Windows Explorer and enter the following address:
For Windows XP users:
%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\
For Windows Vista/ 7/ 8 users:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\
4. Locate the folder called "Default" in the directory window that opens and rename it as "Backup default."
5. Try opening Google Chrome again. A new "Default" folder is automatically created as you start using the browser.
The following link can be helpful:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/142059?hl=en

You may also have a look at the following links:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/142063?hl=en
https://support.google.com/chrome/table/3097302?hl=en

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hi there.
try this.if this does not work go to the link at the bottom and see if it helps you out more.
Symptoms: When you open Google Chrome, you receive a pop-up error message that says "Your profile could not be opened correctly. Some features may be unavailable. Please check that the profile exists and you have permission to read and write its contents.
Problem Cause: You have corruption in your Google Chrome profile data.
Solutions:
Mac OSX

1. Quit Google Chrome.
2. Open Terminal.
3. Change directory (cd) to /Users/{user}/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default
4. Delete Web Data and History files: rm -rf History*; rm -rf Web\ Data;
5. Start Google Chrome and the error should be gone.

Windows 7

1. Quit Google Chrome.
2. Open Computer.
3. Navigate to C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\
4. Delete the file named "Web Data"
5. Start Google Chrome and the error should be gone.

Windows XP

1. Quit Google Chrome.
2. Open Computer.
3. Turn on Show Hidden Files and Foldesr in Folder Options in Windows Explorer.
4. Navigate to: C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\
5. Delete the file named "Web Data"
6. Start Google Chrome and the error should be gone.

Linux

1. Quit Google Chrome.
2. Open a shell.
3. Change directory (cd) to ~/.config/google-chrome/Default
4. Delete the file named "Web Data": rm -rf Web\ Data;
5. Start Google Chrome and the error should be gone.

NOTE: If the problem repeats itself after every reboot, then there is most likely corruption is your user profile, so you will have to delete the profile and start a new one. In order to do that, follow the above steps, and replace step 5 and 6 with the following. Make sure that you backup your bookmarks before doing this, as they are a part of your profile and will disappear after doing this:
5. Locate the folder called "Default" in the directory window that opens and rename it as "Backup default."
6. Try opening Google Chrome again. A new "Default" folder is automatically created as you start using the browser.

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Hi Carol,

I think you are facing this issue while opening a Firefox or Google chrome.

However, if you are expereincing the issue while opening Google chrome, then you do the following:
1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Changed defaults and views, to show list, and to show hidden files, and to show full directory.
3. then, I browsed to:
c:\Users\HP\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data
4. deleted the Web Data folder.
Closed Windows Explorer, Opened Chrome.

That should fix the issue. If the issue persist, revert back with the complete information on the browser you are using and the complete error message.

I would recommend uninstalling it and when asked remove user data as well and reinstall chrome. The default user profile has become invalid.

Google Chrome profile data is stored in its own directory. It includes your settings, customization and so on. It can get corrupted due to unexpected system shutdowns (by power cut or any other reasons), corrupted hard disk and some other reasons.

Go and delete the default user data. Google Chrome will recreate it for you and you will no longer experience this problem again.

1. Open My Computer.
2. Browse following directory:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\
3. Right click the folder "Default" and select "Delete". Click Yes when prompted.

(written by: Betty at: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120704225757AABf2Mj)

1. Quit Google Chrome.
2. Press Windows Key + R.
3. Type any of the following directories and press ENTER:
   a. Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\User Data\
   b. Windows Vista and Windows 7: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\
4. Delete a folder called Default and re-start Google Chrome.

After this follow these steps:

• Repair Obsolete & Incorrect Registry Entries
• Reinstall Adobe Flash Player Plug-In
• Disable Individual Plug-Ins
• Delete History and Chrome Cache

Use a system utility tool like ReginOut to fix flash player problem.
Hope it works for you.

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These errors occur when the Google Chrome installer is unable to create a temporary directory on your computer during the installation process.
Solution Check the permission for your temporary folder.

1. Go to the Start menu > Run.
2. Enter one of the following directories in the text field:
   • Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings
   • Windows Vista: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local
3. Click OK.
4. In the window that opens, right-click the Temp folder.
5. Select Properties.
6. Click the Security tab.
7. In the "Group or user names" section, select your user profile name.
8. In the permissions section, verify that the checkboxes for "Read," "Write," and "Read & Execute" permissions in the "Deny" column are not selected.
9. Click Apply.
10. Click OK.

Try installing the browser again

Installation issues: Error 101 Print Issue These errors occur when the Google Chrome installer is unable to create a temporary directory on your computer during the installation process.
Solution Check the permission for your temporary folder.

1. Go to the Start menu > Run.
2. Enter one of the following directories in the text field:
   • Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings
   • Windows Vista: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local
3. Click OK.
4. In the window that opens, right-click the Temp folder.
5. Select Properties.
6. Click the Security tab.
7. In the 'Group or user names' section, select your user profile name.
8. In the permissions section, verify that the checkboxes for 'Read,' 'Write,' and 'Read & Execute' permissions in the 'Deny' column are not selected.
9. Click Apply.
10. Click OK.

A better alternative is to shift to firefox(that is my personal opinion)!