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Google Google Chrome EXE chrome.exe Chrome.exe - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2025[Average Read Time: 4.5 minutes]

chrome.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Google Chrome file. It is classified as a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Google Chrome by Google.

The first version of chrome.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/20/2019 inside AVG Antivirus 19.8.3108. The most recent release for Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 launched on 10/31/2019 [version 79.0.3945.88 release].

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of chrome.exe.

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File Overview
General Information ✻
File Name: chrome.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Google Chrome
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Google LLC
Software Program: Google Chrome
Legal Copyright: Copyright 2019 Google LLC. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0xf1940
Code Size: 1148928
  • View Other chrome.exe Information
    File Info Description
    File Size: 1665 kB
    File Modification Date/Time: 2019:12:28 16:55:44+00:00
    File Type: Win64 EXE
    MIME Type: application/octet-stream
    Machine Type: AMD AMD64
    Time Stamp: 2019:12:14 00:28:23+00:00
    PE Type: PE32+
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Code Size: 1148928
    Initialized Data Size: 547328
    Uninitialized Data Size: 0
    Entry Point: 0xf1940
    OS Version: 5.2
    Image Version: 0.0
    Subsystem Version: 5.2
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    File Version Number: 79.0.3945.88
    Product Version Number: 79.0.3945.88
    File Flags Mask: 0x0017
    File Flags: (none)
    File OS: Win32
    Object File Type: Executable application
    File Subtype: 0
    Language Code: English (U.S.)
    Character Set: Unicode
    Company Name: Google LLC
    File Description: Google Chrome
    File Version: 79.0.3945.88
    Internal Name: chrome_exe
    Legal Copyright: Copyright 2019 Google LLC. All rights reserved.
    Product Name: Google Chrome
    Product Version: 79.0.3945.88

    ✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are chrome.exe Error Messages?

chrome.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Google Chrome errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when chrome.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Google Chrome is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Google Chrome.

In most cases, chrome.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these chrome.exe error messages mean that Google Chrome was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Google Chrome will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common chrome.exe errors include:

  • chrome.exe - Bad Image.
  • chrome.exe Application Error.
  • chrome.exe could not be found.
  • chrome.exe could not be installed.
  • chrome.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • chrome.exe could not be started.
  • chrome.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • chrome.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • chrome.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • chrome.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find chrome.exe.
  • Error starting program: chrome.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: chrome.exe.
  • The file chrome.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - chrome.exe.
System Error

The program can’t start because chrome.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the chrome.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting chrome.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Google Chrome. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Google LLC, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of chrome.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix chrome.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your chrome.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the chrome.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Google Chrome (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Google Chrome software.

You can uninstall Google Chrome software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Google Chrome software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many chrome.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the chrome.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your chrome.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate chrome.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free chrome.exe files for every applicable version of Google Chrome. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download chrome.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Google Chrome folder location: Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\ Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome Beta\Application\ Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\ Windows 10: C:\GoogleChromePortable\App\Chrome-bin\ Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\ Show 1 more directory + Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve chrome.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download chrome.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying chrome.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Google typically does not release Google Chrome EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing chrome.exe and all other EXE files for Google Chrome. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10
  • Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 79.0.3945.88 79.0.3945.88 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 79.0.3945.88
    File Version: 79.0.3945.88
    File Size: 1704944
    File Date: 12/28/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 541fb38e445263f2159ca6c9d12a6778
    SHA1 Checksum: 0d41a1bb670573700bdeb1b84a2b433fe96d4689
    SHA256 Checksum: c5be020db6f1803f28e37427975c59379bff1b084fa48bc98c19af07d9a78397
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win64 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 547328
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: AMD AMD64
    PE Type: PE32+
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.2
    File Modification Date/Time: 12/28/2019
  • Google Chrome 79.0.3945.16 Google Chrome 79.0.3945.16
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 79.0.3945.70 79.0.3945.70 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 79.0.3945.70
    File Version: 79.0.3945.70
    File Size: 1704944
    File Date: 12/05/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 0d643612a6bdf48729cd0509069efdf9
    SHA1 Checksum: b114a262f60cab69d0149284d51fa7c179bef697
    SHA256 Checksum: 33816945fe49c3edaf04a5f2de6c3cd5fefaca5cfc9ea8eeef1236909957eaa0
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome Beta\Appl ...
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win64 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 547328
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: AMD AMD64
    PE Type: PE32+
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.2
    File Modification Date/Time: 12/05/2019
  • Google Chrome 77.0.3865.90 Google Chrome 77.0.3865.90
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 77.0.3865.90 77.0.3865.90 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Size: 1694704
    File Date: 10/05/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 17469baf066af93a574bc25f291da7b9
    SHA1 Checksum: 8eeccdd290be2e99183290fdbe4172ebe3dc7ec5
    SHA256 Checksum: 5589064ff7b1591359dc9b537bc7569c9c3688357340287b1560b4c3a6523548
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win64 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 542208
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: AMD AMD64
    PE Type: PE32+
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.2
    File Modification Date/Time: 10/05/2019
  • Google Chrome 78.0.3904.70 Google Chrome 78.0.3904.70
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 78.0.3904.97 78.0.3904.97 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 78.0.3904.97
    File Version: 78.0.3904.97
    File Size: 1534616
    File Date: 11/16/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 3ff24d0d4f9ec6d5013b999f2c537f1d
    SHA1 Checksum: f4f837912b2ef57e5fb0cd5ed10c53c3944a2ebb
    SHA256 Checksum: cb962b19de209da6526182b4f2d557c99b7b0e9175bb6dcbf839166c170e235a
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\GoogleChromePortable\App\Chrome-bin\
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win32 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 540672
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
    PE Type: PE32
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.1
    File Modification Date/Time: 11/16/2019
  • Avast Antivirus 19.8.2393 Avast Antivirus 19.8.2393
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 77.0.3865.90 77.0.3865.90 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Size: 1531376
    File Date: 09/30/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 8c108d5e582e9f94dd250831c965a2cf
    SHA1 Checksum: 7b8d75522fde3e1c28e4ab406c432197e3833569
    SHA256 Checksum: ec3eeb50c2ce22f206e28b1ecb3090aaefa4a036aeebfea3f0b7389874b27089
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win32 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 541696
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
    PE Type: PE32
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.1
    File Modification Date/Time: 09/30/2019
  • AVG Antivirus 19.8.3108 AVG Antivirus 19.8.3108
    File Name Software Version File Version Architecture
    chrome.exe 77.0.3865.90 77.0.3865.90 64-bit (x64) Download
    Expand for Detailed File Information +
    OS Version: Windows 10
    Software: Google Chrome
    Software Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Version: 77.0.3865.90
    File Size: 1531376
    File Date: 09/30/2019
    MD5 Checksum: 8c108d5e582e9f94dd250831c965a2cf
    SHA1 Checksum: 7b8d75522fde3e1c28e4ab406c432197e3833569
    SHA256 Checksum: ec3eeb50c2ce22f206e28b1ecb3090aaefa4a036aeebfea3f0b7389874b27089
    CRC32:
    File Directory Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\
    File Version, System, and Machine Information
    File Type: Win32 EXE
    Image Version: 0.0
    Initialized Data Size: 541696
    Linker Version: 14.0
    Machine Type: Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
    PE Type: PE32
    Subsystem: Windows GUI
    Subsystem Version: 5.1
    File Modification Date/Time: 09/30/2019
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