If Google Maps loads slowly, here are a few things you can try.
- Restart your computer and browser: Often, Google Maps will load more quickly after you restart your computer or browser, like Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
- Update your computer and browser: Make sure that your computer and browser meet the Maps system requirements.
- Install the latest version of DirectX on Windows: Installing the latest version of DirectX, a software that improves visuals on your computer, could help Maps load more quickly. To install DirectX, visit Microsoft support.
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