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    Chrome will not install on Windows 7 Machine

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ben2go, Sep 25, 2011.

  1. ben2go

    ben2go Notebook Consultant

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    I have no issues downloading and installing any programs except chrome.I have downloaded Chrome from two different links on the chrome website.When I click on the installer nothing happens.I do not get an error or anything.I have tried a few dozen times to install it.I searched the google help forums, and posted my own questions there, but no answers have solved my problem.
     
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  2. JOSEA

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    Ben2go, Have you tried running the installer with UAC turned down or off? I am sure you have already tried right click and run as adminstrator.
     
    JOSEA, Sep 25, 2011
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    I've encountered the same problem before. Never figured out a solution though, I'd really like to know it though.

    Hopefully someone knows.
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Sep 25, 2011
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  4. ben2go

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    Thanks and yes I have tried those with the same results.UAC was off.I can't figure out if it's an OS conflict or a bad download.Everything I check comes back ok.


    If I find a solution I will post it.
     
    ben2go, Sep 25, 2011
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    Were you guys able to find an .msi file that can be downloaded & installed locally, all links I tried would not allow this.. :eek:
     
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    No I didn't.

    I ran the program compatibility test and it cam back incompatible.The new version of Chrome is 16.0.889.0.I went back to the previous version 15.0.874.21.now everything works.

    However,this still leaves me with a question.The conflict is with AMD64 architecture,but my pc is Intel all the way.I even checked the specs to make sure I wasn't hallucinating.

    So if anyone wants to try an older version of Chrome,here they are.It shows the newest on the link below but all version are listed.
    Download Google Chrome 16.0.889.0 Beta - FileHippo.com
     
    ben2go, Sep 26, 2011
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    actual intels are based on the AMD64 architecture (often called x64).
     
    davepermen, Sep 26, 2011
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  8. ben2go

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    I should have remembered that.I guess I'm having blonde moments in my old age. :rolleyes:
     
    ben2go, Sep 26, 2011
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