Download and install Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a free web browser for Windows, Mac and Linux computers. You can also install Google Chrome on your Android or iOS device.
Install Chrome on your computer
Windows
To install Chrome for your user account:
- Download the installer file.
- If prompted, click Run or Save.
- If you chose Save, double-click the installer file to start the installation process. We'll automatically import your home page settings and browser history for you.
- Start Chrome:
- Windows 7/Vista: A Chrome window opens once everything is set up.
- Windows 8: A welcome dialogue appears, click Next to select your default browser. If you choose Google Chrome, it'll launch as a Windows 8 app from the Start Screen.
System requirements
To use Google Chrome, your computer needs:
- Windows XP Service Pack 2+, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10
Note: Support for Windows XP and Vista will end soon. Find out more - An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable
- 350 MB of free disk space
- 512 MB of RAM
- Download the installer file.
- Open the file called "Google Chrome.dmg".
- In the window that opens, find the Chrome icon
. Drag it to the Application folder. We'll automatically import your home page settings and browser history for you.
Note: If you don't have administrative rights, drag the icon to a location on your computer where you do have rights, such as your desktop. - Find the dock, then drag the Google Chrome disk image to the Eject icon
.
System requirements
To use Google Chrome, your computer needs:
- Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Note: Support for Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8 will end soon. Find out more - An Intel processor that's 64-bit
- 350 MB of free disk space
- 512 MB of RAM
Use the same software that installs programs on your computer to install Chrome. Make sure that you have administrative access first.
- Download the installer file.
- Click OK to open the package.
- Click Install Package.
- A Chrome window opens once everything is set up. Google Chrome will add its program information to your software manager so that it can be kept up to date.
System requirements
To use Google Chrome, your computer needs:
- Ubuntu 12.04+, Debian 7+, OpenSuSE 13.1+ or Fedora Linux 21
- An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later
- 350 MB of free disk space
- 512 MB of RAM
Having problems with Chrome?
Find out how to fix installation problems with Chrome. Or, fix websites that aren't loading.
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