How to Delete and Reinstall Chrome
Are you experiencing issues with your Google Chrome browser? Maybe it’s running slow, crashing frequently, or simply not functioning as it should. Deleting and reinstalling Chrome can often resolve these problems. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of deleting and reinstalling Chrome on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.
Step 1: Uninstall Chrome
Before you can reinstall Chrome, you need to uninstall it from your computer. Here’s how to do it:
1. On Windows:
Open the Control Panel.
Click on “Programs” and then “Programs and Features.”
Scroll down and find “Google Chrome” in the list of installed programs.
Select Chrome and click “Uninstall.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
2. On macOS:
Open the Finder.
Go to “Applications” and find “Google Chrome.”
Drag Chrome to the trash.
Empty the trash to remove Chrome from your computer.
3. On Linux:
Open the Software & Updates application.
Go to the “Other Software” tab.
Uncheck the box next to “Google Chrome.”
Click “Close” and then “Apply Changes.”
Restart your computer to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 2: Reinstall Chrome
Now that Chrome is uninstalled, you can proceed to reinstall it. Here’s how to do it:
1. On Windows:
Go to the Google Chrome website (https://www.google.com/chrome/).
Click on “Download Chrome” and then “Download Chrome for Windows.”
Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Chrome.
2. On macOS:
Go to the Google Chrome website (https://www.google.com/chrome/).
Click on “Download Chrome for macOS.”
Once the download is complete, open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install Chrome.
3. On Linux:
Open the Software & Updates application.
Go to the “Other Software” tab.
Click on “Add” and enter the following URL: “https://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/”
Click “Add Source” and then “Close.”
Click “Apply Changes” and then “Apply.”
Restart your computer to complete the installation process.
Step 3: Verify Chrome Installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify that Chrome is installed correctly by following these steps:
1. On Windows and macOS:
Open the Start menu or the Applications folder.
Look for “Google Chrome” and click on it to open the browser.
2. On Linux:
Open the Software & Updates application.
Go to the “Installed Software” tab.
Look for “Google Chrome” in the list of installed applications.
If you see Chrome in the list, it means that the installation was successful. You can now enjoy a fresh, new installation of Chrome on your computer.
