Please backup the “BraveSoftware” folder, to a safe location.
Windows OS:
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\[etc.]
Sometimes, the following two steps, are sufficient to get Brave Browser running properly.
With BB not running, delete the ‘Caches’ folder, and delete the ‘Cookies’ file.
Caches (folder):
%LOCALAPPDATA%\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\Default\Cache\
Cookies (file):
%LOCALAPPDATA%\BraveSoftware\Brave-Browser\User Data\Default\Cookies
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Be Prepared
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Back up bookmarks (and tabs, as bookmarks)
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Back up passwords
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Back up Windows Registry