Description: This article will show you how to disable Chrome background apps from running when Chrome is closed. Some examples of these apps can be notifications from websites, file uploads, etc.

1. With Google Chrome open, select the three dots for customize and control Google Chrome, found at the top right of the Chrome window. Choose Settings from the dropdown menu.
   
2. On the left side of the Settings window, choose Advanced to get a list of additional options.
   
3. Select System under advanced settings.
   
4. Under System settings, toggle the slider next to Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed, to turn the setting Off.