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Fix: Internet Explorer is Not Downloading Chrome

Apply these solutions to download Chrome using IE

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Google Chrome is the go-to browser for the majority of users across the world. However, for that, you need tomanually install Chromeon your Windows PC using Internet Explorer.

There are multiple users that have reported that Internet Explorer is not downloading Google Chrome on their PCs. In this guide, we will share with you some solutions that will help you fix the problem. Let us get right through it.

Why is Internet Explorer not downloading Google Chrome?

Why is Internet Explorer not downloading Google Chrome?

We did our research and after going through multiple user reports, we have deduced a list of the most common reasons why Internet Explorer is not downloading Google Chrome:

Let us now apply the solutions and fix the problem of Internet Explorer not downloading Chrome on a Windows PC.

How can I download Google Chrome using Internet Explorer?

How can I download Google Chrome using Internet Explorer?

1. Lower the security level in Internet Explorer

Many users have reported that changing the security level for Internet Explorer to Medium has helped them resolve the problem, and they were able to download Google Chrome using IE.

Once you have lowered the security level, simply visit the Google Chrome download link and check if this resolves the problem for you or not. If not, then check out the next solution.

2. Turn on file downloads in Internet Explorer

You should make sure that Internet Explorer is allowed to download software or apps from third-party websites. For that, you should follow the above steps and enable the File Download option and check if this resolves Internet Explorer not downloading Chrome problem.

3. Ensure necessary services are running

Some people have reported that because the Bluetooth Intelligent Transfer Service wasn’t enabled on their PCs, Chrome wasn’t downloading using Internet Explorer. In other words, It allows you to install different programs from other devices and the Internet.

4. Clear browser cache and cookies

You should try clearing the browser cache and cookies of Internet Explorer and then try visiting the official website and downloading the Google Chrome browser.

5. Change the browser

If nothing works, then we would suggest you skip using Google Chrome and use a different browser. You will be glad to know that there are other browsers that are safer, feature-full, and faster than Google Chrome browsers available in the market.

For users who are confused about which browser they should opt for, we would suggest you check out our guide whichlists some of the best browsersthat you can choose in 2023.

That is it from us in this guide. You can check out our guide that will help you toturn on Google Chrome memory saver.

Feel free to drop a comment in the comments section below and let us know which one of the above solutions resolved the problem of Internet Explorer not downloading Chrome.

More about the topics:Chrome,Internet Explorer Issues

Sagar Naresh

Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.

He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.

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