Google Resolves Critical Chrome Installer Bug Affecting Windows Users

Summary

On March 31, 2025, users attempting to install Google Chrome on Windows encountered an issue where the installer displayed a message saying 'This app can't run on your PC.' This problem affected both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The root cause was identified as Google mistakenly uploading the Arm version of the installer for x86-based systems, which caused the installation to fail on most PCs. However, the issue did not affect the 'standalone' installer.

Google has since fixed the problem, resolving the inconvenience for users who rely on Chrome for web browsing.