How to Download Google Chrome on Computer

We all admit that Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers across devices. Whether it may be a computer or mobile phone, Google Chrome is available across all verticals.

One of the main reasons is the ability to enhance its features with extensions, sync between devices, and allow multiple account logins. Hence, Google Chrome is the most downloaded software program across devices.

All my family members prefer using Google Chrome as their default browser. Since my parents are not tech-savvy, they don’t know how to download Google Chrome on their laptops. So, I helped them.

Microsoft recently joined the bandwagon with Microsoft Edge, which runs on the Chromium open-source project. It’s the same project on which Google Chrome is built. And, of course, it’s free of cost without any penny of investment.

The following article will teach us how to download Google Chrome on Computers and Desktops. 

Download Chrome for Windows

You can download the Google Chrome browser for any Windows OS version like Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and even earlier versions from the official site.

Google Chrome for Windows P.C. is an online installer file. Once the installation begins, the Chrome Installer file will download from its online source. 

Here are the steps to download Google Chrome for Windows:

1. Go to the Google Chrome Download site (link added below).
2. Hit on the Download Chrome button.
   
3. Verify your Operating System on the screen.
4. Hit the Accept and Install button.
   
5. The ChromeSetup.exe file will be downloaded to your Downloads folder.
6. Finally, proceed with installing Chrome on Windows OS.

Here are the steps to install Google Chrome for Windows OS: 

1. Click Run to begin the installation.
2. If prompted with the permission box, click Yes on the system dialog window to allow the installation.
   
3. Chrome launches as soon as the installation finishes.

Google Chrome is now downloaded and installed on Windows OS. Though I have covered the steps for Windows 10; you can follow similar steps for any earlier or latest version of Microsoft Windows.

Download Chrome for MacOS

You can download the Google Chrome browser on macOS-based computers like Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Macbook, Mac Pro, etc. For Mac OS, you need to revisit the official Chrome site.

Here are the steps on how to download Google Chrome on Mac OS X:

1. Go to Google Chrome’s official site (link added below).
2. Verify if your default operating system is correctly recognized.
3. Hit on the Download Chrome for Mac command button.
   
4. The googlechrome.dmg file will be downloaded into your system.
5. Next, proceed with the installation of Chrome on Mac.

Here are the steps to finish installing Chrome on Mac:

1. Open the file called “googlechrome.dmg”.
2. Drag Chrome to the Applications folder.
3. Double-click and open Chrome on Mac.

Google Chrome is perfectly compatible with all macOS PCs and laptops. You do not necessarily have to add it as your default browser on your Mac PC.

Chrome for Linux

You can easily download the Google Chrome browser for any Linux distribution like Debian or Fedora. Google Chrome is available for Ubuntu, Linux Mint, CentOS, and many Linux-based operating systems.

Here are the steps to download Google Chrome for Linux:

1. Go to Google Chrome’s official download site (link added below).
2. Hit on the Download Chrome button.
3. Verify if your operating system is recognized.
4. Select the Linux Distribution for Debian (Linux, Linux Mint) or Fedora (CentOS, RedHat).
   
5. Hit the Accept and Install command button.
   The .deb or .rpm files will be downloaded based on selection.
6. Lastly, install the downloaded Chrome on the Linux system.

Here are the steps to install Chrome on Ubuntu Linux OS:

1. Open the google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb in the Software Install program in Linux.
   
2. Hit the Install button in the Software Installer dialog window.
   
3. The installation will finish, and Chrome will be added to the Applications folder.

There are also a few other community-supported Linux Chromium Packages that you can download. The steps to installation are primarily similar to the ones mentioned above.

Alternative to Google Chrome for Computer

A few notable alternatives are available for the Google Chrome browser for any computer operating system.

• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Apple Safari
• Opera Browser

Bottom Line

Chrome Browser is among the most popular browsers in the world. In a bit of time, it has gained massive popularity worldwide. Everyone is officially a fan. It is power-packed with features that make it better than other browsers.

I also helped my parents set up Google Chrome on their laptops. I helped them with the download of Google Chrome. I wrote this article for all who needed to know the steps for Google Chrome download.

If your device’s currently installed version is not working, you can always downgrade Chrome to the previous version. However, it’s not recommended to use the outdated software package.

Let me know if you’re facing issues downloading the Google Chrome browser on any computer system.

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