Installing Google Chrome on Windows: A Step-by-Step Approach

Step 1: Ensure You Have an Internet Connection

Since it's a fresh Windows install, you'll need to connect to the internet. This might involve connecting to your Wi-Fi network or using an Ethernet cable.

 

Step 2: Open Microsoft Edge (the default browser)

Windows comes with Microsoft Edge as its default web browser. You'll use this to download Chrome. You can find it on your taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen) or by searching for it in the Start Menu.

 

Step 3: Go to the Google Chrome Download Page

In the address bar of Microsoft Edge (the long bar at the top where you type website addresses), type www.google.com/chrome/ and press Enter.

This will take you to the official Google Chrome download page.

 

Step 4: Download Google Chrome

On the Google Chrome page, you will see a blue button that says "Download Chrome". Click on this button.

A pop-up might appear asking you to agree to Google's Terms of Service. Read the terms and click "Accept and Install" (or a similar button).

Your browser (Microsoft Edge) will start downloading the Chrome installer file. You will likely see a download progress indicator at the bottom of the Edge window.

 

Step 5: Run the Chrome Installer

Once the download is complete, you have a few ways to run the installer:

Directly from Edge: At the bottom of the Edge window, you might see a notification that the download is finished with an option to "Run" or "Open file". Click this to start the installation.

Using File Explorer:

Open File Explorer (you can find it on the taskbar or by searching in the Start Menu).

In the left-hand pane, click on the "Downloads" folder.

Look for a file named "ChromeSetup.exe" or a similar name.

Double-click this file to start the installation.

 

Step 6: Allow Chrome to Make Changes

Windows User Account Control (UAC) might ask, "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?". Click "Yes" to proceed with the installation.

 

Step 7: Wait for Installation

The Google Chrome installer will now download any necessary files and install the browser on your computer. This process usually takes a few minutes, depending on your internet speed.

 

Step 8: Google Chrome is Installed!

Once the installation is complete, Google Chrome will usually open automatically. You will now see the Chrome window.

Step 9: Set Google Chrome as Your Default Browser (Optional but Recommended)

When Chrome opens for the first time, it might ask if you want to set it as your default browser.

If you see the prompt: Click "Set as default" and follow the on-screen instructions. This will usually open the Windows Settings app where you'll need to choose Chrome as the default browser for web browsing.

If you don't see the prompt or want to do it later:

Click the Start Menu (Windows icon in the bottom-left corner).

Click the Settings icon (gear icon).

Go to Apps and then Default apps.

Under "Web browser", click on the currently selected browser (likely Microsoft Edge).

In the "Choose an app" window, select Google Chrome.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Google Chrome on your fresh Windows installation. You can now close Microsoft Edge and start using Chrome for your browsing needs. Watch the video below for full tutorials