How To Fix MSN Homepage Opening in Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to fix the issue of the MSN homepage opening automatically in Google Chrome. Few things are as irritating as not having your browser behave the way you want it to. With a few adjustments, we can navigate this problem swiftly and effectively.

Open Google Chrome on your computer. Look for the Chrome icon on your desktop or start menu and click it. Once Chrome is up and running, focus on the top right corner of the browser.

Click the three vertical dots to open the Chrome menu. Select Settings. On the left sidebar, select On startup because this is where the setting causing MSN to show up could be lurking.

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You can jump straight to the correct page using this command in the address bar.

chrome://settings/onStartup

Under On startup you will see three options. Choose the option that matches how you want Chrome to begin each time. The choice here controls what appears when you open the browser.

Startup options explained

Open the New Tab page starts Chrome with the default new tab page. This is useful if you want a fresh start every time. It is the simplest way to avoid any unwanted homepage.

For a fast way to personalize your new tab, see how to edit the shortcuts on it here: customize Chrome homepage shortcuts.

Continue where you left off restores the tabs you had open the last time you closed Chrome. Pick this if you prefer to resume your previous session. It keeps your workflow intact.

Open a specific page or set of pages loads a fixed set of URLs every time. If the MSN homepage keeps appearing, this option is likely selected. You will adjust the list to remove MSN.

Remove MSN from startup pages

Click Open a specific page or set of pages if it is not already selected. Click Set pages to the right. A list of URLs will appear.

If MSN is listed, this is the root of the problem. Delete it from the list by clicking the X next to it. Add any page you prefer to start with, such as Google or your email.

You can add examples like:

https://www.google.com
https://mail.google.com

Close the Settings tab. Restart the browser to test the change. If everything was done correctly, you will not see MSN anymore when you open Chrome.

If Chrome starts spawning new tabs on its own, fix that here: stop Chrome from opening new tabs.

Confirm your preferred behavior

Open Chrome again to confirm it displays your preferred start option. You should now see the new tab page, your previous session, or your chosen page set. It will reflect exactly what you selected under On startup.

If clicks still do nothing in Chrome after this, here is a quick fix for that issue: links not opening in Chrome.

Final Thoughts

By following these simple steps, you should have regained control over your Google Chrome homepage settings. Browsers should support your workflow, not hinder it. You are back in the driver’s seat.