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Download and Install Google Chrome on Windows 11

By

Dinsan

Updated

To install Google Chrome on Windows 11, go to google.com/chrome, click Download Chrome, run the installer, and approve the Windows prompt. In a minute or two Chrome is ready, and you can sign in to sync your bookmarks, passwords, and extensions across devices.

Before you start

  • Applies to: Windows 11 and Windows 10.
  • You need: An internet connection and a Windows account allowed to install apps.
  • Time: A couple of minutes.

How do I download and install Chrome on Windows 11?

  1. Open Edge or any browser and go to google.com/chrome.
  2. Click Download Chrome, then Accept and Install.
  3. When the installer finishes downloading, run ChromeSetup from your Downloads.
  4. If Windows asks for permission, click Yes. Chrome finishes installing and opens automatically.
Download Google Chrome for Windows 11

How do I make Chrome my default browser on Windows 11?

  1. In Chrome, open the three-dot menu and choose Settings.
  2. Select Default browser.
  3. Click Make default, then confirm Google Chrome in the Windows settings window that opens.

Where can I get the Chrome offline installer?

If the standard installer fails partway, use the offline (standalone) installer, which contains the full app in a single file. It is available from Google’s download page at google.com/chrome. Only download Chrome from Google’s own website to stay safe.

How do I uninstall Chrome on Windows 11?

  1. Press the Windows key and type Uninstall.
  2. Open Add or remove programs.
  3. Find Google Chrome, click it, and choose Uninstall.

Chrome running slow on Windows 11?

If Chrome feels sluggish after installing, try a few quick fixes: open an Incognito window (Ctrl + Shift + N) to test without extensions, disable extensions you do not need, and clear your cache. Our full speed guide has more.

Frequently asked questions

Is Google Chrome free?

Yes. Chrome is free to download and use from google.com/chrome.

Do I need the 32-bit or 64-bit version?

You do not have to choose. The installer from google.com/chrome automatically picks the right version for your Windows 11 PC.

Is it safe to download Chrome?

Yes, as long as you download it from Google’s official site. Avoid third-party download sites, which may bundle unwanted software.

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Installing Chrome on Windows 11 is a quick download-and-run job from google.com/chrome, and signing in brings back your bookmarks, passwords, and extensions right away.

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Dinsan

Dinsan Francis is the founder of Chrome Story, which he started in 2009 — the same year Google launched Chrome. He has covered the Chrome browser and Chromebook ecosystem for over 15 years and has used Chromebooks as his primary computing device since 2010. He’s always on the bleeding edge, running the Canary build of both Chrome and ChromeOS as daily drivers.

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