How do i completely remove Chrome from Windows 11 as it won't let me uninstall

If you've ever uninstalled Chrome only to reinstall it and find your old bookmarks and settings still there, you've experienced Chrome's "sticky" nature. The standard Windows uninstaller only removes the application itself, deliberately leaving your personal data behind.

To fully delete chrome from windows 11 without any trace, you need to perform a surgical cleanup across three layers: the application, your user data, and the Windows Registry.

First, remove the core Chrome program. You can do this through Windows 11's Settings app:

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Apps → Installed apps .
3. Search for "Google Chrome".
4. Click the three dots (⋮) next to it and select Uninstall.
5. Confirm the pop-up dialogue to proceed.

The Registry is a central database Windows uses to store settings. Leftover Chrome entries here can cause system errors or conflicts with other software. Proceed with caution as incorrect edits can harm your system.

Open a Notepad document. Copy and paste the following lines exactly as shown:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\chrome.exe]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Chrome]
[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Update\Clients\{8A69D345-D564-463c-AFF1-A69D9E530F96}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\chrome.exe]

Save the file as remove-chrome.reg (make sure to select "All Files" in the "Save as type" dropdown, not "Text Document").

Double-click the saved file and click Yes to confirm you want to add the information to the Registry.

This is how to fully uninstall chrome in Windows 11 without leaving any trace. The leftover files, including cache, junk and temp files will be permanently deleted!