Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features, select Google Chrome, and select Uninstall. Set a different default browser first, and save any bookmarks you want to keep.
Applies to: Windows 10. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 28, 2026.
Before you uninstall
- Close all Chrome windows.
- Export any bookmarks you want to keep from Chrome’s bookmark manager.
- Choose another default browser. Open Settings > Apps > Default apps, select the browser under Web browser, and pick one such as Microsoft Edge.
For more detail, see how to change the default browser in Windows 10.
Uninstall in Settings
- Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- In the list, select Google Chrome, then select Uninstall.
- Select Uninstall again to confirm, and select Yes if Windows asks for permission.
- In Chrome’s window, check the box if you also want to delete your browsing data, then select Uninstall.
Uninstall in Control Panel
- Press Windows logo key + R, type
appwiz.cpl, and select OK. This opens Programs and Features.
- Right-click Google Chrome and select Uninstall.
- Follow the steps on the screen.
The same steps work for most apps. See how to uninstall programs on Windows 10.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my bookmarks and history?
If you check the box to delete browsing data, they’re removed from this PC. Save your bookmarks first if you want them.
Can I install Chrome again later?
Yes. Download it again from Google’s website in Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft’s reference is Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.
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