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Direct download of Google Chrome

http://www.chromefans.org Jan 29, 2009 17:24 PST

Posted by Andrew.

If you try to install Google Chrome behind a corporate firewall, the Google Chrome Installer may get stuck at the initializing step because it can't access the necessary components to download. There is an official standalone version of the Google Chrome installer (some may call it an offline or direct installer). If you're having trouble installing from http://www.google.com/chrome, check out the link below to try this alternate installer:

http://www.google.com/support/installer/bin/answer.py?answer=126299

From Google Help:

Can't install Google Chrome

An alternate version of the browser is available for download if you encounter problems using the standard installer for Google Chrome.

Alternate download for Google Chrome »

After you download the file, open it to complete your installation

Tags: Install Google Chrome | Google Chrome | Firewall



#1  Kris posted on Feb 11, 2009 00:58 PST
Awesome stuff. Thanks for this.

#2  Netrafter posted on Apr 30, 2009 05:55 PDT
My firewall is blocking the above mentioned download links....

Please suggest some other alternate link for downloading Chrome...

#3  Roxanne posted on Aug 12, 2009 13:05 PDT
It's STILL blocking it! A message keeps saying GoogleUpdate.exe is attempting to connect to a DNS server and I allow it, but it keeps popping up and it keeps me from downloading!!! HELP!
Andrew replied on Aug 14, 2009 20:20 PDT :
I suggest you disable the Firewall software temporarily

#4  CSAS posted on Sep 22, 2009 08:11 PDT
@Netrafter I recommend you download the stand alone version of Chrome from a personal PC on to a USB drive, then install it at work from the USB drive; that worked for me.

#5  Renato posted on Oct 26, 2009 06:40 PDT
This link doesn´t work for me. And USB devices are locked too,
I´m still wondering when I´ll be able to use googlewave...

#6  sweetness_10 posted on Nov 20, 2009 09:39 PST
Thank you so much for this link; it worked. I've been trying to get Chrome downnloaded at work for a while now because IE is having issues. Unfortunately, IE is standard in most offices.

#7  holidays posted on Nov 23, 2009 00:19 PST
Experiencing issues with my IE for past one month or so. I was looking for an alternative and found your link. Thanks for your links. It worked..

#8  Dinnerware posted on Jun 01, 2010 01:05 PDT
Great idea to make an installer for those of us who have to work with pretty restrictive firewall. So many programs can't be installed offline anymore, it's a pain for those who don't have control on their network.

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