You can download Google Chrome for Windows 7 with this method. No complex steps or redirection to a third party app. It downloads Chrome straight from the Google server.

After that, you can install Chrome on Windows 7 using the installer that you just downloaded.

Now bear in mind that Google has ended support for Windows 7, meaning no security or regular updates will be released for them.

You can still use it without a problem but be vigilant when surfing the internet. So without further do, lets learn to download Google Chrome browser for Windows 7.

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Before moving forward, make sure to have at-least 2 GB RAM installed on the computer to run Chrome smoothly on Windows 7.

Please note – Few versions of Windows 7 will not support 64-bit version due to compatibility issues. If its ask to update, then kindly do not allow it.

1. Open Internet Explorer from the desktop shortcut or through the Start Menu.

2. Type in or paste the following address and press enter.

3. Click on the download Chrome button and the installer will start downloading in the Internet explorer.

Note – As you can see, there is a warning that Google chrome is not longer supported on your operating system, i.e. Windows 7. You can choose to ignore and continue.

4. Then the Thank you for downloading screen will appear. Wait for a couple of seconds to get the download prompt.

If it doesn’t appear, then click on the download Chrome automatically button to manually download it.

5. Then, you will get the download prompt. Click on run to automatically launch the Chrome installer right after it is downloaded.

Alternatively, you can click on save and it will download Chrome in the browser. After that, you can launch to install it.

6. After that, click on run to launch the Chrome browser installer.

7. Once the installer is launched, it will start downloading and installing Chrome on your Windows 7 computer.

You can sit back and let it do its thing. The total time for it will depend on your internet speed.

8. Once Chrome is installed, it will automatically launch on your screen. After that, you can set it up and start using it right away.

Once you have installed Chrome, it is time to make it your default browser. All the links will open through Chrome instead of the Internet explorer.

Note – Google attempts to make Chrome your default browser on few machines. If it doesn’t happen then continue with this method.

Launch Chrome and head to the following address by pasting it in the address bar.

Click on make default and confirm to make it your default browser. Now when you click on a hyperlink in any document or app on your computer, it will open it on the Chrome browser.

Will Chrome get updates on Windows 7?

As we have mentioned earlier, Google has stopped providing updates for Chrome browser. It your Chrome browser on Windows 7 will not receive securities, vulnerability or feature update.

You cannot update to a newer Chrome version. If you want to use a newer version with the latest features, considering upgrading to Windows 10 or later.

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Downloading Chrome browser on Windows 7 is easy but make sure to use an up to date antivirus to avoid downloading malicious files onto your PC.