How To Download and Install Google Chrome on Windows 11 [2026 Guide]

This guide explains how to download and install Google Chrome on Windows 11. If you are setting up a new computer or switching browsers, follow the steps below. You will finish with Chrome installed and ready to use.

Download and Install Google Chrome on Windows 11 [2026 Guide]

Get the installer

Open Microsoft Edge or any other browser on your Windows 11 computer. If it is your first time using Edge, it operates similarly to other browsers.

Go to the official Google Chrome download page by typing the address below in the address bar and pressing Enter.

https://www.google.com/chrome/

Always verify you are on Google’s official site before downloading.

On the Chrome homepage, click the button labeled Download Chrome. A pop up may appear with the Terms of Service, which you can review. Click Accept and Install.

Your browser may offer to save the installer file directly. If you choose to save it, you will find the file in your Downloads folder as ChromeSetup.exe.

C:\Users\<YourName>\Downloads\ChromeSetup.exe

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Run the installer

Open File Explorer and navigate to your Downloads folder. Double click ChromeSetup.exe to start the installation.

Windows may ask if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device. Click Yes to continue, this security prompt is normal. The installer will automatically download and install the required files.

Wait for the process to finish. The rest requires no input from you.

Finish setup

When the installation completes, a Chrome window opens. You are now ready to use the browser.

To personalize Chrome, click the user icon at the top right and sign in to your Google account. Sync bookmarks, history, and passwords across your devices for a smooth experience.

If you want links from other apps to open in Chrome, see this guide on how to make Chrome the default browser on Windows 11. This change helps all web links open in Chrome automatically.

If you prefer launching Chrome with the keyboard, learn the quickest options in our Windows 11 keyboard shortcut guide for Chrome. It is a handy way to open the browser faster.

Final thoughts

You downloaded the Chrome installer from the official site, ran ChromeSetup.exe, and confirmed the Windows security prompt. Chrome is installed and ready to browse. Sign in for sync, and set it as your default to make everyday browsing faster.