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    How to install Google Chrome

    March 16th, 2023

    Install Chrome on Windows

    1. Download the installation file.
    2. If prompted, click Run or Save.
    3. If you chose Save, double-click the download to start installing.
    4. Start Chrome:
      • Windows 7: A Chrome window opens once everything is done.
      • Windows 8 & 8.1: A welcome dialog appears. Click Next to select your default browser.
      • Windows 10: A Chrome window opens after everything is done. You can make Chrome your default browser.

    If you've used a different browser, like Internet Explorer or Safari, you can import your settings into Chrome.


    If you're having problems downloading Chrome on your Windows computer, you can try the alternate link below to download Chrome on a different computer.

    1. On a computer connected to the Internet, download the alternate Chrome installer.
    2. Move the file to the computer where you want to install Chrome.
    3. Open the file, and follow the onscreen instructions to install.

    If you land on the regular download page, that’s normal. Even though the installers look similar, a special tag tells us which one is best for you.

    Once you download the file, you can send it to another computer.


    Install Chrome on Mac

    1. Download the installation file.
    2. Open the file called "googlechrome.dmg."
    3. In the window that opens, find Chrome Chrome.
    4. Drag Chrome to the Applications folder.
      • You might be asked to enter the admin password.
      • If you don't know the admin password, drag Chrome to a place on your computer where you can make edits, like your desktop.
    5. Open Chrome.
    6. Open Finder.
    7. In the sidebar, to the right of Google Chrome, click Eject Eject.


    You can choose the correct version of Chrome to download based on your Mac processor.

    To check which version of Chrome to install:

    1. On your Mac, select the Apple icon.
    2. Select About this Mac.
    3. In the “Overview” tab, next to “Processor” or “Chip”, check if it says “Intel” or “Apple”.

    When downloading the Chrome installation file, select the option that matches your device.



    System requirements to use Chrome

    To use Chrome on Windows, you'll need:

    • Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later
    • An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE3 capable

    To use Chrome on Mac, you'll need:

    • OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later

    If you encountered any problems during this process, contact our tech support team for assistance. You can reach them by Clicking Here

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