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Google Maps App For Windows 7 PC: Can You Download it?
Google Maps app isn’t available for desktop platforms
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Updated onJuly 11, 2024
updated onJuly 11, 2024
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Google Maps is a popular service, and many are wondering if they can download the Google Maps app for Windows 7 PC. In this guide, we’ll try to answer that question.
How can I get the Google Maps app for Windows 7 PC?
1. Use Edge or Chrome
You should now be able to use Google Maps in its own window, similar to a regular app. If you have Chrome installed, you can achieve similar results using theCreate shortcutoption in theMore toolssection.
2. Use Google Earth instead
Google Earth is available for Windows 7, so it should work out of the box without any issues.
Is there a Google Maps app for PC?
There is no Google Maps app for PCs. However, you caninstall Google Maps on Windowsby using an Android emulator and downloading it from the Play Store.
Does Google Earth work on Windows 7?
According to Google, Google Earth works on Windows 7, so you can use it instead of Google Maps.
Can you use Google Maps on the computer?
Yes, you can use Google Maps from any modern web browser on any operating system.
As you can see, with no Google Maps being available on PC, you need to use various workarounds. Instead of looking for a dedicated app, you can always use the web version, since it offers the same features.
If you found this guide interesting, don’t miss our other guide on how to use theFitbit app on Windows 10after its discontinuation.
In case you encounter any issues, we also have a great guide on what to do ifGoogle Maps isn’t working on Windows, so don’t miss it.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
