Installing Chrome

How to install Chrome

Windows

  1. Download the installation file.
  2. If prompted, click Run or Save.
    • If you choose Save, to start installation, either:
      • Double-click the download.
      • Click Open file.
  3. If you're asked, "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device," click Yes.
  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 & 11: A Chrome window opens after everything is done. You can make Chrome your default browser.

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.

System requirements to use Chrome

Windows

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

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you'll need:

  • macOS High Sierra 10.13 and up
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