Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, offering fast performance, security and synchronization across devices. If you're using Windows 11, 10 or older versions like Windows 7, this guide is for you. We will walk you through the various steps of downloading, installing, running, and setting Chrome as a default web browser, and uninstalled Chrome when required. Let's get started:
Prerequisites:
- A Windows PC (Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7)
- A stable Internet Connection
- Admin access
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How to Download Chrome on Windows PC
Follow the below steps to download Chrome Browser:
Step 1: Visit the Chrome Official Site
Visit the official website using any web browser.
Step 2: Click on Download Chrome
Click on the Download Chrome button to start downloading Chrome.
Step 3: Click Accept and Install
Now the dialogue box will open then click on Accept and Install.
Steps to Install Google Chrome
Once the chrome web browser download is complete in your system, now it's time to proceed with the Google Chrome Installation.
Step 1: Check and execute the downloaded file.
Now find the executable file in the downloads folder in your system and run it.
Step 2: Confirm the Installation (UAC) to Proceed
UAC (Use Account Control) will prompt confirmation to make changes to your system. Click on Yes.
Step 3: Finish Setup
After this installation process will start and will take a few minutes depending on your Internet speed to complete the installation and Google Chrome will launch automatically.
Set Chrome as Your Default Browser
Once you download and install Google Chrome browser, it will ask to "set as a default browser". If not, follow this quick step to choose Google Chrome as your default web browser.
Windows 10
- Go to Settings
- Search for 'Apps'
- Go to Default Apps
- Select 'Web browser' and click 'Google Chrome'
Windows 11
- Go to Settings
- Click on Apps
- Select Default apps
- Scroll down and click on Google Chrome
- Click Set default
By following this, you can easily set Google Chrome as your default web browser.
How to Check Your Chrome Version in Windows
Follow the steps below to check which Chrome version you're using:
- Open Google Chrome
- Click on the three-dot menu on the top right corner
- Navigate to Help > About Google Chrome
- The Google Chrome version will be displayed [ like Version 132.0.6834.160 (Official Build) (64-bit) ]
Uninstall Google Chrome from Windows
If you wish to remove Google Chrome, follow the steps below to uninstall it:
Windows 11/10
- Press Win + R, type appwiz.cpl and press Enter
- Scroll down and choose Google Chrome
- Click Uninstall > Click Yes
- (Optional) If prompted, check "Also delete browsing data" and follow the on-screen instructions to remove Chrome completely.
Windows 7/8
- Open the Control Panel
- Click Programs > Programs and Features
- Find Google Chrome, click Uninstall
- Restart your system for changes to take effect.
Conclusion
By following this guide, you can easily install, update, set Chrome as a default web browser, and even check it's latest version. Irrespective of the version you're using, Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7, these steps will cater your needs and will ensure a smooth transition.