Prevent Chrome from silently checking your PC for Windows 11 readiness and keep your hardware details off Google’s radar.

Based on a Chromium commit, Google's web browser is peeking at whether your PC is eligible for Windows 11, and this functionality is supposedly live now.

"Just re-installed Windows and I can't install Google Chrome," reads one Reddit post. "It's not just you. Something is going on with the installer," comments another user faced with the same problem.

9 to 5 Google was also on the ball in terms of noticing that the issue is finally cured, and you can now download the Chrome installer on a Windows PC with an AMD or Intel CPU, and it’ll work ...

If Google Chrome Won't Install On Your Windows PC, It's Not Your Fault by Zak Killian — Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 01:17 PM EDT Comments ...

Hit Clear data.; Disable any antivirus on your PC. Press the Win key to open the Start menu.; Search for Windows Security.

I and a colleague from Laptop Mag attempted to install Google Chrome on four Windows 11 laptops, only to see a message saying: “This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version for your PC ...

Luckily for those who dream of a flagship Windows 11 on ARM PC, third-party developers are finally on board. Google's ARM-optimized version of Chrome is only the latest big-name app to get ...