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

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.