Hi, I think one of @Saoiray 's questions might still be unanswered.
- Does it still occur if you create a new profile and use that profile? (Make sure your original profile does not have any open windows; only the new profile should be open.) (Creating and testing a new profile will not affect your original/existing profile(s).)
Also, do you have any extensions installed/enabled? If so, does it still happen with them all disabled? (I think there is a command-line option you can use to disable them on startup if needed.)
Is any antivirus or other security software installed? You should probably run a full scan, and an offline scan if possible, in case some malicious software is involved.
Do you use ‘CCleaner?’
Further, please see this article if the issue continues: https://www.wintips.org/how-to-fix-your-preferences-can-not-be-read-error-in-chrome-solved/