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How do i completely remove Chrome from Windows 11 as it won't let me uninstall
Hello everyone, Why Windows 11 won't let me uninstall Chrome? I am trying to completely remove Google Chrome from my Windows 11 PC, but it will not uninstall properly. When I try the normal uninstal...
Use Safe Mode is a highly effective method to completely remove Chrome from Windows 11, as it stops Chrome from running in the background and lets you perform a clean uninstall.
Step 1: Enter Safe Mode
- Click Start → Power icon
- Hold down the Shift key and click Restart
- Wait for the blue screen to appear → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart
- Press 4 or F4 to enter Safe Mode.
Step 2: Uninstall Chrome in Safe Mode
- Right-click the Start button → Settings → Apps → Installed apps
- Find Google Chrome → Click the three dots → Uninstall
Step 3：Restart your PC back to normal mode.
Cons
- Requires multiple restarts to enter and exit Safe Mode.
- Only removes the app; leftover user data may still remain.
- Some system-protected components cannot be deleted.
Safe Mode ensures that no Chrome processes are locked, so you can completely remove Chrome from Windows 11.
Notes
- Back up your Chrome bookmarks and data before uninstalling.
- Make sure you have closed all other important files before restarting.
- For full cleanup, you can manually delete Chrome folders after uninstall.