You may have suffered from such problem all of a sudden: your Google Chrome won't open on Windows 10 after you double-click on its icon. This is a very frustrating thing. However, you can't uninstall it at once, because Chrome won't be reinstalled back to your computer. In such case, we provide some feasible methods for you in the following.
Note: If you, unfortunately, uninstall Google, before reinstalling you can refer to how to remove Google Chrome completely.
For those people who have installed Antivirus on their machines and unable to use Google Chrome, check your antivirus settings as it may have blocked the Chrome browser from opening due to any security reasons that the antivirus might have imposed. I would just like to know why we aren't able to install Google Chrome from Edge. I personally prefer Google Chrome over Microsoft Edge because it is an easier search engine to use and we have become so accustomed to using chrome.
Methods to Repair Google Chrome not Opening on Windows 10
Method 1: Restarting your computer to repair Google Chrome on Windows 10
Step 1: Restart your computer and make sure all your files have been saved.
Step 2: If your Google Chrome launches in this way, press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open Task Manager. Click on Details tab and right click on the process of Google Chrome and select End process tree. Launch again after that you have exited every instance of Chrome.
Method 2: Uninstall unidentifiable programs to repair Google Chrome
For some malicious programs may give rise to conflicts in Chrome. Go to the Control Panel and select ProgramsPrograms and Features. Choose the unidentifiable programs, right-click on it and select uninstall. If you don't know which one to uninstall, you can also try Chrome Cleanup Tool to clean up automatically.
Method 3: Fix Chrome by adding exclusion from Antivirus or Firewall Settings
Sometimes your computer antivirus or firewall temporarily closed it, so you have to add an exclusion from the software. Check while the firewall is off, your Google Chrome can work normally or not, you can move on in this section.
Step 1: To open Antivirus in Windows 10, you can navigate to SettingsUpdate & securityWindows DefenderOpen Windows Defender Security Center.
Step 2: In the Windows Defender Security Center window, tap on three parallel dashes at the top-right corner. Select 'Virus & threat protection' from the left panel and click on 'Virus & threat protection settings' in the right panel.
Step 3: Scroll down and click Add or remove exclusions under Exclusions. Tap on the plus sign and select Files option, click on Google Chrome to finish.
Step 4: Input 'Control Panel' in the Windows search box at the taskbar and hit Enter. Click the Down arrow behind View by and select 'Small icons' and select Windows Firewall.
Step 5: In the right panel, click on 'Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall' and tick the box in front of Google Chrome.
Method 4: Changing entry permission to fix Google Chrome
Step 1: Right click on Chrome shortcut from desktop, select 'Open file location'.
Step 2: Right-click on Chrome application, select Send toDesktop to create a new shortcut.
Step 3: Now right click on new Chrome shortcut then choose Properties. In the Google Chrome Properties dialog, go to Security tab and tap on Advanced.
Step 4: When the 'Advanced Security Settings for Google Chrome' window pop up, tap Change button.
Step 5: Type your username in the box under Enter the object name to select, click on Check NamesOK button.
Step 6: While you have done the operation above, it will automatically return to the window in step 4. Here you need to click on Effective Access tab and tap on Select a user.
Step 7: To do the same as step 5, hit the OK button until exit all windows. Thus you have saved all your changed above.
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If you are unable to install Google Chrome on Windows computer, it is likely that your computer is in S Mode or installation of third party apps has been disabled on your computer.
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Unable to Install Google Chrome In Windows 10
In most cases, the reason for Google Chrome not installing in Windows 10 is provided by the error message.
For example, if you are looking at 'Google Chrome is already installed on your computer' error message, the problem can be fixed by Uninstalling and Reinstalling Google Chrome.
Similarly, if your computer is in S Mode, it will not allow installation of third party App and you will see an error message reading 'Can't install Chrome because you're in S mode'.
You will find below the steps to fix the problem, after which you should be able to Install Google Chrome on your computer.
1. Disable S Mode on Windows Computer
As mentioned above, if your computer has arrived with Windows 10 S Mode, it will prevent you from installing Third Party Apps, including Google's Chrome browser.
The solution in this case is to switch to regular Windows 10 by disabling S Mode on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Update & Security.
2. On the next screen, click on Activation in left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Go to the Store option, located under ‘Switch to Windows 10 Home' or Pro section.
Note: Do not click on 'Go to Store' option under ‘Upgrade Your Edition of Windows' section.
3. On Switch out of S Mode' screen, click on the Get button.
4. On the next screen, click on the Install button to get the regular version of Windows 10 on your computer.
2. Reinstall Google Chrome
If you are looking at 'Google Chrome is already installed on your computer' error message, the problem can be fixed by Reinstalling Google Chrome on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Apps.
2. On the next screen, type Chrome in the search bar > click on Google Chrome and click on the Uninstall button.
3. After Uninstalling Chrome, download and Reinstall Google Chrome back on your computer.
3. Delete Chrome Client Registry Entry
If you are looking at 'Can't find installer applications on Windows' message, the solution is to delete the Registry key.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.
2. In Run Command window, type regedit and click on OK.
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3. On Registry Editor screen, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWOW6432NodeGoogleUpdateClients
4. Right-click on 430FD4D0-B729-4F61-AA34-91526481799D folder and select the Delete option.
5. Close the Registry Editor and try to Install Google Chrome on your computer.
4. Enable Installation of Third Party Apps
You won't be able to Install Google Chrome, if installation of third party apps is not allowed on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Apps.
2. On the next screen, click on Apps & Feature in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on the Down-Arrow and select Anywhere or Warn while installing Non Microsoft Apps option.
5. Enable Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Why Can't I Google Chrome On My Computer
Another reason for installation of Google Chrome failing on a Windows computer is due to Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) being disabled.
For example, if you are looking at 'Google Chrome is already installed on your computer' error message, the problem can be fixed by Uninstalling and Reinstalling Google Chrome.
Similarly, if your computer is in S Mode, it will not allow installation of third party App and you will see an error message reading 'Can't install Chrome because you're in S mode'.
You will find below the steps to fix the problem, after which you should be able to Install Google Chrome on your computer.
1. Disable S Mode on Windows Computer
As mentioned above, if your computer has arrived with Windows 10 S Mode, it will prevent you from installing Third Party Apps, including Google's Chrome browser.
The solution in this case is to switch to regular Windows 10 by disabling S Mode on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Update & Security.
2. On the next screen, click on Activation in left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Go to the Store option, located under ‘Switch to Windows 10 Home' or Pro section.
Note: Do not click on 'Go to Store' option under ‘Upgrade Your Edition of Windows' section.
3. On Switch out of S Mode' screen, click on the Get button.
4. On the next screen, click on the Install button to get the regular version of Windows 10 on your computer.
2. Reinstall Google Chrome
If you are looking at 'Google Chrome is already installed on your computer' error message, the problem can be fixed by Reinstalling Google Chrome on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Apps.
2. On the next screen, type Chrome in the search bar > click on Google Chrome and click on the Uninstall button.
3. After Uninstalling Chrome, download and Reinstall Google Chrome back on your computer.
3. Delete Chrome Client Registry Entry
If you are looking at 'Can't find installer applications on Windows' message, the solution is to delete the Registry key.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.
2. In Run Command window, type regedit and click on OK.
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3. On Registry Editor screen, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREWOW6432NodeGoogleUpdateClients
4. Right-click on 430FD4D0-B729-4F61-AA34-91526481799D folder and select the Delete option.
5. Close the Registry Editor and try to Install Google Chrome on your computer.
4. Enable Installation of Third Party Apps
You won't be able to Install Google Chrome, if installation of third party apps is not allowed on your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on Apps.
2. On the next screen, click on Apps & Feature in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on the Down-Arrow and select Anywhere or Warn while installing Non Microsoft Apps option.
5. Enable Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Why Can't I Google Chrome On My Computer
Another reason for installation of Google Chrome failing on a Windows computer is due to Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) being disabled.
1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Task Manager.
2. On Task Manager screen, select the Services tab and make sure BITS service is running.
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If BITS is not enabled, right-click on BITS and select the Start option.
