This can be annoying because it would not just keep hogging the system resources, it may sometimes even prevent the system to shut down. But, if you are facing the same issue with Microsoft Edge and it won’t close, you can refer to our detailed guide for directions. In the meanwhile, there could be different reasons why the Opera browser stopped working and became a cause of concern.

Why is my Opera browser not closing?

Sometimes, even after closing the Opera browser on the desktop, multiple instances of it may keep running in the background, and it does not shut down completely. This is a recurring issue reported by many users quite often and may arise due to different reasons:

Problem with the cookies Corrupted browser files Interference by extensions Hardware acceleration turned on Glitch with the Opera profile Antivirus software interfering with the process

While rebooting the PC sometimes may help fix the issue, you can also update Opera to the latest version to eliminate any possibility of the problem due to an outdated browser. Quick Tip: We’ll troubleshoot the issues you encountered with Opera together, but you can also do a fast browser refresh from the main page of the browser. When you click the Check for updates button, Opera will search for available updates. If updates are available, Opera will automatically download and install them. How do I close all windows in Opera? You can easily close all windows in Opera as shown below: But, if the Opera browser is not working and shows multiple instances open in the Task Manager, the below troubleshooting methods can help you fix the issue.

How do I close the Opera browser?

1. Kill the task in Task Manager

This will close all instances of the Opera browser. But, if it doesn’t, you should test the standalone version as below to rule out any issue with the default Opera profile.

2. Test Opera in a standalone installation

You can now test that Opera browser (without any Opera Sync and without any extension) if all its instances are closing. SPONSORED If Opera is working fine there, then there’s maybe something wrong with your default Opera profile.

3. Delete history files in Opera’s profile directory

While you will lose your browsing history in Opera, it may fix the issue when it’s not closing by removing any corrupted files.

4. Clear browsing history and cookies

Once the data is cleared, restart Opera and now check if it’s closing normally.

5. Reinstall the Opera browser

Once the uninstallation is complete, visit Opera’s official download page to install the latest version of the browser and the problem should be resolved. This method is also applicable if you encounter a situation when your Opera GX browser is not responding.

6. Remove browser extensions

Once you have found the problem extension and disabled it, check if the Opera browser not closing issue is fixed now.

7. Disable hardware acceleration

Now close the browser and check if the multiple instances of the Opera browser are closed.

What is the shortcut to closing a tab in Opera?

If you have too many tabs open at the same time, you can close the current tab by pressing the Ctrl + W shortcut keys together. But, if you have only one tab open, then the shortcut will close the entire window. If later you want to check the content from the closed tabs, you can find them in your browser’s history. Sometimes, Opera may refuse to close due to interference by antivirus software, therefore, turn off the built-in or any 3rd party antivirus and check if this helps fix the issue. So, if you are facing an issue where the Opera browser is not working on Windows 7/10/11, and you find multiple instances open, the above solutions can be of great help. But, if the Opera browser is not responding or working at all, you can refer to the quick solutions in our complete guide. For any other issues with the Opera browser, do leave a message in the comments box below.

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