How do I install Google Chrome on Windows 7 64-bit?

Can I still use Chrome with Windows 7?

Chrome (a browser) is running Windows. The computer runs Windows 7. Can I still use Chrome?

No, Chrome won't run under Windows 7. Chrome was built for the Win32 API, and it uses that to load the browser. Google's own Win64 binaries for Chrome will not work on Windows 7, so if you really want to use Chrome on Windows 7, you have two options: Use a virtualization product, such as VirtualBox or VMware Workstation, to run a Linux instance of Chrome on your Windows 7 system. Install a 32-bit version of Windows 7 (not any version above Vista, which Chrome requires) and install Chrome.

How do I install Google Chrome on Windows 7 64-bit?

There are many reasons why you might want to install Chrome on your Windows 7 machine, for instance; you may want to run other Chrome extensions, you might have an older version of Chrome (or use Chrome's built-in upgrade to the latest version) and you might just want to try it out. First of all, you should know that Google Chrome isn't actually available as a free download from the website, but as a standalone installer. The installer is available as part of Google Chrome's official site, and it is free. You can download it from the download page.

You can download a stand-alone installer of Google Chrome from the Google website or by clicking here to save it to your desktop. After you have downloaded and saved the installer to your desktop, double-click the file and follow the steps given on the screen to finish the installation. Google Chrome may be installed just like any other standard program. Once you have completed the installation, launch the browser and you should be good to go! Google Chrome should work fine on your Windows 7 PC, but don't forget that Chrome has been designed to be updated automatically. However, it is best not to get bogged down with the automatic updates because we are only going to update this guide once per day.

Now, in a nutshell, if you are using a Mac, the installation is a lot easier than for Windows users as there is no need to even download the standalone installer, simply click here to visit the official Chrome website and click on the Mac option. However, for Windows users, a little bit more work is required. Now, on most new computers, you will only have to install one of the official drivers from the official website and set up the options for Windows to properly recognise the software.

The installer of Google Chrome on Windows 7 should go smoothly and allow you to easily install the software. If it does not however, there is still hope for you, so let's take a look at the official documentation.