On the enterprise/download page:
Download the file to your PC. Typical filenames:
Verify the download came from Google’s domain (google.com or dl.google.com). Do not trust third-party sites offering Chrome installers. On the enterprise/download page:
Install:
After install, open Chrome → Settings → Help → About Google Chrome to confirm version and let it update. Download the file to your PC
If you’re still running Windows 8.1 (64-bit) and need to install or reinstall Google Chrome without an active internet connection (or across multiple computers), the standard online stub installer won’t work. You need the offline installer.
Important Note: Microsoft ended official support for Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023. Google Chrome continued to support Windows 8.1 for a while, but as of Chrome 109 (released in early 2023), Chrome no longer releases updates for Windows 8.1. While older versions may still run, they are unsafe for daily browsing. Please read the security notice at the end of this article. Verify the download came from Google’s domain (google
If you are an IT admin or prefer an MSI (Microsoft Installer) package for silent deployment, Google offers enterprise versions. As of 2025, the latest version compatible with Windows 8.1 is Chrome 109, as later versions dropped support for Windows 7/8.1.
A: Yes, it works on Windows 8, 8.1, and even Windows 7 (64-bit) as long as you use the legacy Chrome 109 version.