Brave window crashes instantly after I attempt to launch it

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Description of the issue:
Browser crashes instantly after opening.

Steps to Reproduce:
Launch brave.exe in application directory, or via desktop shortcut.

Actual Result:
Browser opens for a split second, appears as an all-white window, then closes instantly.

Expected result:
Browser will stay open when launched

Reproduces how often:
Anytime I attempt to launch the browser

Operating System and Brave Version(See the About Brave page in the main menu):
Windows 10 22H2, OS Build 19045.3448
Brave 1.59.117 Chromium: 118.0.5993.70 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Additional Information:
My browser is configured to pick up where I left off, so all of my tabs stay open across browser sessions; I have approximately 60 tabs open. However, I doubt this is due to a lack of available RAM, as I have 16 GB total, with only 60% in use whenever I try to launch the browser. This is about typical for me, and has never caused issues before.

If I right-click on the Brave icon on my taskbar, I can open a new incognito window, and it stays open with no issues. However, attempting to open a new “regular” window by right-clicking on the taskbar induces the same manner of crash.

I’ve already attempted to reinstall the browser (without removing browsing data), to no avail.

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Makes it seem like an extension might be causing your issue. Let me ask, are you using vertical tabs?

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I’ve already removed every extension from Brave, using the Incognito window.
Yes, I am using vertical tabs.

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@DanielThePear hmm, when you say removed extensions, did you remove themes? Currently a known is as you can see discussed below. I’m wondering if that is what is going on with you or if it might be a similar yet different issue?

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I’ve been using the Colourful Galaxy theme on Brave for a few years. I still have it enabled.

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@DanielThePear So it’s possible that’s it. Essentially until they fix it, may have to disable vertical tabs, remove the theme, or use a secondary profile. They give instructions on all of that in the link I provided.

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Thank you so much! I’ll follow the instructions in the linked guide.

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