This article will show you how to uninstall the Google Chrome browser on your computer and mobile device. On some versions of Android, Chrome is the default browser and cannot be uninstalled.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: On Windows
Step 1. Close all open Google Chrome windows
Sometimes Windows cannot uninstall a program while it is running.
Step 2. Open the Start menu
To do this, either click on the Windows logo in the lower left corner of the screen, or press the ⊞ Win key.
In Windows 8, move your mouse to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click the magnifying glass icon
Step 3. In the Start menu search bar, type add or remove programs
A list of utilities will open, at the top of which you will find "Add or Remove Programs".
In Windows 7, enter Programs and Features
Step 4. Click Add or Remove Programs
You will find this utility near the top of the Start menu. A list of programs that are installed on your computer will open.
In Windows 7, click Programs and Features
Step 5. Scroll down and highlight Google Chrome
You will find Google Chrome in the list of installed programs.
To quickly find the program you want, sort the list alphabetically; to do this, click "Name" at the top of the window
Step 6. Click Delete twice
It's below the program's name (Windows 10) or at the top of the Programs and Features window (Windows 7).
In some cases, in Windows 7, you need to click Change or Remove at the top of the window
Step 7. Click Yes when prompted
The process of uninstalling Google Chrome will start.
Step 8. Follow the instructions on the screen
In most cases, you will be given the option to save your browsing history.
Step 9. Click Finish
Google Chrome will be removed.
Method 2 of 4: On Mac OS X
Step 1. Close all open Google Chrome windows
Sometimes on Mac OS X you cannot uninstall a program while it is running.
Step 2. Open Finder
To do this, click on the blue face icon in the dock.
Step 3. Click Programs
This folder is on the left sidebar.
Step 4. Find Google Chrome
The icon for this program looks like a red-yellow-green circle with a blue center; scroll down to find this icon.
Step 5. Drag the Google Chrome icon to the Trash
The trash can icon is located in the lower right corner of the screen. Google Chrome will be removed.
Method 3 of 4: In iOs
Step 1. Find the Google Chrome app
The icon for this app looks like a red-yellow-green circle with a blue center.
Step 2. Press and hold the Google Chrome icon
In a second, he will begin to shake.
Step 3. Click on X
This icon is in the upper left corner of the Google Chrome app.
Step 4. Click Remove when prompted
It's a red button on the left side of the popup. Google Chrome will be removed.
The described process can be applied to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Method 4 of 4: On Android
Step 1. Open the Settings app
The icon for this application looks like a gray gear and is in the list of installed applications.
Step 2. Click Applications
It's near the bottom of the page.
On some Android versions, tap Application Manager
Step 3. Scroll down and tap Google Chrome
The icon for this app looks like a red-yellow-green circle with a blue center.
Step 4. Click Remove
It's under Google Chrome at the top of the screen. Google Chrome will be removed.