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Google Chrome

Name: Google Chrome
Availability: InStock
Author: Google

The web browser that a large share of the internet is built and tested against, in a clean offline installer that lays down the full standalone build rather than the small stub that pulls everything down afterward.

Version 151.0.7922.138 118 MB Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Updated 2 days ago

Overview

What this release is

Chrome is the browser most of the web is now designed for, which is the practical reason to have it installed even if it is not the daily driver. Sites that misbehave elsewhere behave here, because here is where they were tested, and web applications that demand a specific engine usually mean this one. Keeping a current copy on a machine is simple insurance against a page that will not load anywhere else.

This is the full standalone installer rather than the small online stub the official download provides. The stub downloads the actual browser after it runs, which is useless on a machine with no connection or a restricted one. The standalone build installs the whole browser from the local file, which is why it is the version to keep on a technician stick.

The browser itself is the familiar one: a fast rendering engine, a large extension ecosystem, synchronised profiles for anyone who wants them, and the developer tools that made it the default for people building for the web. Tab groups, profiles, and the built-in translation cover the everyday side.

Security updates arrive frequently, and the browser updates itself in the background once installed. This build is the plain current release with no bundled extras added to the installer.

Feature set

What you get

Standalone installer

Installs the full browser from the local file rather than downloading it after the stub runs.

Broad compatibility

The engine most of the web is built and tested against, so awkward pages tend to work here.

Extension ecosystem

Access to the largest catalogue of browser extensions for blocking, tooling, and workflow.

Developer tools

The built-in inspector and debugging suite that made it a default for web development.

Profiles and groups

Separate profiles and tab groups to keep work, personal, and project browsing apart.

Background updates

Keeps itself current with frequent security updates once installed.

Changes in this build

What changed

Updated to the current stable release with the latest security fixes
Faster startup on machines with many installed extensions
Improved memory handling with large numbers of open tabs
Standalone installer refreshed to match the current build
Fixed the profile import failing from certain other browsers

Installation

How to install it

Close any existing browser windows before running the installer.
Extract the archive if it is packed, then run the installer as administrator.
Let it install the full standalone build from the local file.
Import bookmarks and settings from your previous browser when prompted, or skip it.
Sign in to a profile only if you want sync, which is optional and not required to use the browser.

Hardware

System requirements

Processor	Intel or AMD, 64-bit, 1 GHz or faster
Memory	2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended with many tabs
Graphics	Hardware acceleration supported but not required
Storage	500 MB plus cache and profile space
Display	1024 x 768
System	Windows 10 version 22H2 or Windows 11

Package

Release information

Title	Google Chrome
Version	151.0.7922.138
Developer	Google
Category	System Utilities
Platform	Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Package size	118 MB
Interface languages	Multilingual (48 interface languages)
Release identifier	BS-15107922
Listed	4 years ago
Last rebuilt	2 days ago
Total downloads	489,814

Questions

Before you start

Why use this over the official download?

The official download is an online stub. This is the full standalone installer that works without a connection at install time.

Does it update itself?

Yes, in the background, so it stays current without a manual download after the first install.

Can it import from another browser?

Yes. Bookmarks, history, and saved passwords import during setup or later from settings.

Is sign in required?

No. Signing in enables profile sync, which is entirely optional. The browser works fully without an account.