How To Use the Chrome Offline Installer

Google Chrome is a go-to browser for many internet users, and for good reason. It is fast, secure, reliable, and enjoys widespread support from multiple platforms. There’s one caveat, though. You must have an active internet connection to install the browser. This can be problematic, especially if you want to install it on multiple computers which are not connected to the internet. So, your best choice is to download the Chrome offline installer to make the process a bit less worrisome.

Also, sometimes you might run into problems while installing the Chrome online installer, and the quickest way to resolve the issue is by using the offline installer.

This article will show you how to download the Chrome offline installer on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Keep reading to find out more.

How to Download Chrome Offline Installer

Google provides a Chrome offline installer, making installing the browser on a computer that doesn’t have an active internet connection a snap. The offline installer can be downloaded from the official Google Chrome page website, and once you have the file on your local machine, you can transfer it to the computer where you want the file installed. From there, follow the instructions on the installation wizard, and you should have the browser up and running in a few minutes.

Now let’s break down the process of getting the installer across various platforms.

Chrome Offline Installer for the Mac

Before getting started, ensure your Mac runs on macOS High Sierra 10.13 or above. Google Chrome is not supported on earlier operating system versions, and thus, it might malfunction.

If your computer meets the above system requirement, follow these steps to download the Chrome offline installer.

1. Ensure the computer you’re using has an active internet connection.
2. Click this link to navigate to the official Chrome offline installer for Mac page.
   
3. Click the “Download Chrome” button. If the download doesn’t start right away, click on “download Chrome manually.”
   
4. Once the download is done, transfer the file to the Mac computer where you want to install the file. For this step, you can use an Ethernet cable, a USB flash disk, or an SD Card.
   
   
5. Now, open the file and follow the instructions on the installation wizard to finish the setup.
   

Chrome Offline Installer for a Windows PC

Downloading the Chrome offline installer for a Windows PC is relatively simple. Follow these steps to complete the process:

1. Open a computer that has an internet connection.
   
2. Launch any browser and go to the official Google Chrome download page.
   
3. Scroll down to the “Install Chrome offline” section and click the link that says “alternate Chrome installer.”
   
4. Click on “Download Chrome” and wait a few seconds for the download to start. If the download doesn’t start automatically, click the “download Chrome manually” link.
   

Once the download is complete, transfer the file to the Windows PC where you want to install the browser. You can make the transfer using a USB Drive, an SD card, or an Ethernet cable. Once the file is on the destination machine, open it and follow the instructions on the installation wizard to complete the process.

Requirements for Installing Google Chrome on Windows

Below are the system requirements that your computer needs to meet for you to install the Chrome browser:

• Your computer needs to be running an SSE3-capable Intel Pentium 4 processor or newer.
  
• The OS must be Windows 7, any edition of Windows 8, Windows 10, or more recent versions.

Chrome Offline Installer for Linux

If you’re using Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSUSE, or Dubian, follow these steps to download the chrome offline installer:

1. On your Linux machine, open the browser and go to the official Google Chrome offline installer for the Linux page.
   
2. Scroll down and click the “Download Chrome” button.
   
3. Specify the package you want to download based on the version of Linux you’re using and click the “Accept and Install” button.
   
4. Click the “download Chrome manually” if the download does not start on its own.

Google Chrome automatically creates a repository, so the browser updates whenever there is a newer version. If you don’t want automatic updates, go to the terminal and type “sudo touch /etc/default/google-chrome”.

If you’re using any other Linux distributions apart from the ones we’ve mentioned above, use this link to download the Chromium package. Once the download is complete, open the file and click “OK” and then “install package” to finish the installation process.

System Requirements for Installing Chrome on Linux

• Debian 8+, 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Fedora Linux 24+, openSUSE 13.3+
• An SSE3-capable Intel Pentium 4 processor or newer.
  

Why Is Chrome Not Installing on My Computer

If you are having trouble installing Google Chrome, your computer is likely in S mode. This mode is meant for security purposes and only allows app downloads from the Microsoft Office store. If the app you want to download is unavailable on the Microsoft Office store, you’ll have to disable this mode to install it on your computer. Also, note that there’s no way of switching back to this mode once it’s been disabled. Here’s how to disable S mode on Windows 10:

1. Navigate to “Settings” and select “Update & security.”
   
2. Click on “Activation.”
   
3. Under the “Switch to Windows 10 Pro” or “Switch to Windows 10 Home” section, press the “Go to the store” option.
   
4. You should see a success message on the screen meaning you can now download apps not listed on the Microsoft Office store.

To disable S mode on Windows 11, follow the steps below:

1. Search “Settings” and launch the app.
   
2. Select “Activation.”
   
3. Under the “Switch to Windows 11 Pro” section, click on “Open Store.”
   
4. Press the “Get” button.
   

Please note that Windows 11 S mode only affects Windows 11 Home users. If you don’t fall under this category, then the problem might be caused by other reasons.

Another reason you might run into installation problems is running a computer that does not meet the specified system requirements. For this, there is no solution except upgrading your computer to meet the stated system requirements.

Please note that Google doesn’t offer offline Chrome installers for iOS, Android, and ChromeOS.

FAQ

How do you install Google Chrome online?

Installing Google Chrome online is relatively easy. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to a computer with an active internet connection and launch the browser.

2. On the browser, go to the Google Chrome page.

3. Click the “Download Chrome” button. Alternatively, you can click the “Start download manually” link if the download doesn’t start right away.

4. Once the download is complete, open the file and follow the onscreen instruction to finish the installation.

Install Google Chrome Even Without an Active Internet Connection

The standard Google Chrome installer only allows you to install the browser on computers with an active internet connection. However, Google provides an alternate offline installer, making it easier for those who want to install it on multiple devices that do not have an active internet connection. You just have to download the installer through your favorite browser, transfer it to the computer where you want to install it, and follow the onscreen instructions.

Have you tried installing Google Chrome using the Chrome offline installer? Please share your experience with us in the comments section below.