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Can’t Uninstall Google Chrome? Here’s How to Fix That
Check our solutions to easily remove Chrome from the PC
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Updated onJuly 11, 2024
updated onJuly 11, 2024
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Many Windows users complained they couldn’t uninstall Google Chrome from their PCs. Usually, this issue comes together with an error message, but that is not always the case. And in a few cases, userscan’t uninstall any appon the PC.
We know that many of you encountered this problem quite a few times. We are trying to come to your aid with this guide. Hopefully, after following the steps listed below, you can safely remove GoogleChromefrom your Windows computer.
Quick Tip:
Avoid going through the trouble of trying to fix Chrome and try a browser with a similar user experience, minus the stability issues. Opera One is a secure alternative with anti-tracking, adblocking, and VPN.
Built from the same Chromium engine, Opera One runs extremely fast and well, but you don’t have to fear that it will hog up all of your RAM, even with a multitude of tabs opened at the same time.
Opera One
Why Google Chrome cannot uninstall?
If Chrome processes are running in the background, there’s a good chance that Google Chrome will not uninstall in Windows 10. Or, it could be a problematic extension that could interfere with the uninstall process.
Other than that, if the computer is infected with malware, users reported that they couldn’t uninstall chrome on Windows 11. In this case, running a full system scan using aneffective antiviruswill do the trick.
The methods listed later are equally effective if you are experiencing the following:
What can I do if Chrome won’t uninstall?
Before you head to the slightly complex fixes, try the quick ones listed below:
If these didn’t work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Close all Chrome processes
If there were any processes running, users reported that they can’t uninstall Chrome, and it says windows are open.
After you are sure that all the processes and sub-processes are closed, you can continue withuninstalling the program. If you still can’t delete the Google Chrome browser on your computer, head to the next method.
2. Disable background apps from running
Many users who reported that they couldn’t uninstall Chrome on a remote desktop were able to fix the problem by disabling background apps. So, make sure to do that.
3. Disable any third-party extensions
Internal issues with the Google Chrome browser, such as broken extensions, can prevent you from uninstalling the browser.
After disabling the add-ons and any extensions you have, the problem would be fixed. This method would work if you can’t uninstall Google Chrome on Windows 7.
Can I delete Google Chrome from my computer?
You can easily delete Google Chrome from any computer, be it Windows or Mac. And in most cases, it should uninstall immediately without throwing any errors.
However, you won’t be able to uninstall Google Chrome from ChromeOS or Chromebooks, but there are ways to lower its resource consumption.
These were the most effective fixes if you can’t uninstall Chrome in any iteration of Windows. Also, the same methods would work in case you can’t uninstall Chrome on Mac.
Besides, find out what to do ifChrome won’t openand the best ways toimprove Windows performance. You can alsoinstall Chrome offline.
Feel free to comment below if these solutions worked for you or if you have any other recommendations. Moreover, ifChrome keeps capturing your screen, we’ve got you covered.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
