The complete guide to uninstalling Chrome

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to uninstall Google Chrome from your computer. Whether you want to get rid of Chrome because you’re switching to another browser or you’re simply tired of it, this guide will show you how to do it.

We’ll also provide some tips on what to do if you can’t seem to uninstall Chrome completely.

how to uninstall chrome

There are two ways to uninstall Google Chrome: through the settings menu or by deleting the Chrome folder.

Uninstalling through the settings menu

-Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window.

-Select “Settings.”

-Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Advanced.”

-Under the “Reset and clean up” section, click “Reset settings.”

-A pop-up window will appear to confirm that you want to reset your settings. Click “Reset settings.”

-Once the reset is complete, close the Settings tab

Uninstalling by deleting the Chrome folder

The Chrome folder is usually located in the following directory:

-C:/Users/Your Name/AppData/Local/Google/Chrome

-Exit out of Google Chrome.

-Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialogue box.

-Type “C:/Users/Your Name/AppData/Local/Google/Chrome” and press Enter.

-Select all of the items in the Chrome folder and delete them.

-Empty your recycle bin.

Tips for uninstalling Chrome

-If you’re having trouble uninstalling Chrome, make sure that you’re logged in as an administrator on your computer.

-If you’re still having trouble, you can try using a third-party uninstaller program. We recommend Revo Uninstaller.

-Once you’ve uninstalled Chrome, you can reinstall it by downloading the latest version from the Google website.

Why you might want to uninstall your Chrome

You may be uninstalling Chrome because you’re switching to another browser. If that’s the case, we recommend exporting your bookmarks before you uninstall so that you can import them into your new browser.

To export your bookmarks:

-Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the Chrome window.

-Hover over “Bookmarks.”

-Click “Bookmark manager.”

-In the top-right corner of the Bookmark Manager, click the three dots.

-Click “Export bookmarks.”

-Choose a location to save your bookmarks file and click “Save.”

If you’re uninstalling Chrome because you’re not happy with it, we recommend trying out some of the other browsers available. We think you’ll like Opera! It’s fast, secure, and has a built-in ad blocker. Plus, it’s free to download.

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