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How to open chrome settings. Hidden settings in the Google Chrome browser

Google is the largest search engine, but novice users often do not know how to set up Google so that it works as efficiently as possible. If you follow the algorithm, setting up Google can be done quickly enough.

How to set up Google search?

Sometimes search engine Google.com has to be installed in the browser more than once. Malicious programs downloaded on can replace installed search Google to yours. In this case, you should perform the following actions:

Open your browser.
Find the settings icon in it.
Go to the Tools menu.
Find in it the string that is responsible for the selection of the search service.
In the dropdown search Google.
If Google search engine is not available, you will need to add it manually and save.

How to customize widgets in Google?

Widgets are special small programs designed for the convenience of users. They are placed on the desktop and used for quick access to games, calendar, weather, news.

Setting up widgets in Google is easy:

you need to open the iGoogle page;
click on the "Add content" link on it;
in the opened catalog, select the required widget;
after that you need to click on "install".

How to set up Google with a male voice?

Voice search on Google is done using a female voice. For many, it doesn't matter at all. However, some would like a male voice to provide voice acting. On this moment this function is not available. The management of the Google company considers it sufficient to have a pleasant female voice. In the future, it will be possible to record the desired voice. However, until technical progress has reached this stage, you will have to be content with what you have.

Some webmasters suggest setting up a male voice for Google translator. However, for this you need to find, download and install special program... It is quite difficult to find it, and under its guise, infected files are often offered. Therefore, while in the official program there is no way to tune different voices, it is better to search using a female voice.

How to set up a Google account?

In order to set up your Google account, follow these steps:

Go to the start page of Google accounts.
Register and fill in all empty fields.
Upload your photo from your computer.
After everything is filled in, click the "save" button.
Pay special attention to the password and information that may be requested to recover the password.

Google chrome considered one of the popular free browsers... Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of this program, as well as discuss its installation, configuration and removal procedure.

Pros and cons of Google Chrome for Windows

Google Chrome is one of the most frequently downloaded browsers for Windows along with Yandex.Browser, Mozilla Firefox and Opera. It is suitable if you have Windows 10, 8, 8.1 or 7 with a 64-bit system. It no longer works on Windows XP.

The advantages of Google Chrome include:

synchronization. Google account helps to save information in the browser (bookmarks, passwords, browsing history, etc.) and transfer it to Google Chrome on other devices. You just need to log into your account and all the data previously saved in your account will appear in the program;
good page loading speed and traffic savings due to data compression;
correspondence of each tab and window to a separate process. If one page is stuck, the other will work fine. It is not necessary to restart the entire browser;
cloud storage "Google Drive" and translation of pages using its own service "Google Translate";
incognito mode. When you turn it on, all information about the sites you visited will not be saved. Your browsing history will be empty;
automatic update. Now the user does not need to constantly monitor the browser update.

There are disadvantages in every program. In Google Chrome, they are as follows:

the browser monitors the user, collecting statistics about him;
most extensions are in English;
you cannot use your own background (images stored in the PC's memory) as the screensaver.

How to download Google Chrome for Windows

Upload setup file Better from the official Google resource, as this is a guarantee of security: the file will be virus-free.

System requirements

Google Chrome runs stable on Windows if your computer meets the following minimum requirements:

Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or later;
CPU Intel Pentium 4 and higher with SSE2 support;
video memory VRAM 64 MB;
hard drive HDD 350 MB;
RAM 512 MB.

You can try to install Google Chrome on more early versions OS, but remember that Google will not provide you with support in case of program crashes. The browser will be unstable on old Windows versions in particular XP.

How to find out the version and language of the file being installed

If the installer is downloaded from an official resource, then you won't be able to find out the browser version right away. After installation, all the necessary information can be found in the section "About the Google Chrome browser".

Open the section "About Google Chrome" to see the version number

You can find the browser version number on third-party websites that offer to download the Google Chrome installer.

It is not recommended to download a Google Chrome file from other sources. Only in extreme cases, when you need a specific version of the browser, you can turn to third-party sites.

Another situation is with the language of the file being installed. It is mentioned in the URL of the page from which the installer is downloaded.

The language of the installer is visible in the address of the page for downloading the installer

To change the language, go to the bottom of the page. In the right corner you will find the language menu. Select the one you want, for example Russian. The page will automatically reload and switch to the site format in Russian.

Select installer language

Step-by-step installation instructions

So, let's go directly to downloading and installing Google Chrome:

Using a different browser, go to the official Chrome website. Click on the blue Download Chrome button.
Click on the blue Download Chrome button
Check the box next to Automatically send usage statistics and crash reports to Google. Click on the "Accept and install" button.
Confirm that you accept the terms of the provision agreement Google services Chrome
In the downloads, find the ChromeSetup installation file and open it.
Open the ChromeSetup setup file
The PC system will ask for confirmation that you are allowing the application to make changes on your device. Click on the "Yes" button.
The download of the files that are needed for google install Chrome. Then the browser will automatically install itself on the PC. After that, it will automatically open.

Video: How to Install Google Chrome for Windows

How to set up and use Google Chrome

Customize Google Chrome for yourself. It is quite simple to do this, since the program interface is laconic and understandable. Let's consider the most interesting and popular options and features.

How to open, close, or pin tabs

You can open many pages in one Chrome window. To make a new tab, left-click on the quadrangle located next to the last opened page in the upper part of the window where the resource names are located.

Open a new tab by clicking on the quadrilateral

To close the tab, just click on the cross in the upper right corner.

If the tab is fixed, it will open with every new launch Chrome browser... To secure it, do the following:

How to bookmark in Chrome

Bookmarks are pages fixed by the user to which he has quick access. The bookmarks bar is located below the address bar.

The bookmark bar is located below the address bar in the Chrome window.

You can pin the desired page to the panel as follows:

Video: Basic Google Chrome Settings

Where to get extensions

Extensions are mini-programs for the browser. A special online store has been created for Google Chrome, where you can find all the add-ons you need. They can be both paid and free.

To go to this store:

Open the browser menu and go to the " Additional tools"And then in" Extensions ".
Open the extensions section in Chrome
Click on the "Extensions" menu in the upper left corner.
Open the menu in the extensions tab
At the bottom, find the link "Open the Chrome Web Store" and click on it.
A new tab will open in which you can already select extensions. Enter your query in the search bar, for example, "Visual Bookmarks".
Enter your request and click on Enter on your keyboard
In the search results, select the appropriate option and install the extension by clicking "Install".
Click on the blue "Install" button
Confirm the installation. The extension will be immediately downloaded and installed within a few seconds.
Confirm the installation of the desired extension
An instruction window will open, in which the mini-program will welcome you. Click on "Next".
Read the instructions for the mini-program and click on "Next"
Click on "Start using".
Click on "Start using"

How to configure hidden parameters

In addition to the basic settings, you can open the so-called hidden settings in Chrome. They are located at: chrome: // flags.

Hidden settings- these are options that have not yet been introduced into the main functionality of the browser, but are considered experimental and are under development. Changing them can lead to crashes in the browser, so you shouldn't change them thoughtlessly.

Let's take a look at a few of these options:

How to reset all settings

If a program has changed your Chrome browser settings, you may need to reset your browser settings. It is performed as follows:

Open Chrome on your PC.
Click on the browser menu in the upper right corner (three vertical dots). Select "Settings".
Select the "Settings" section
Scroll to the bottom of the page with basic options and click on the "Additional" link.
Click on "Additional"
Go to the bottom of the page again. Click on "Factory data reset".
Click on "Reset settings"
Confirm that you want to reset all Chrome settings to their initial values.
Confirm factory reset

Which options will go to the "default" state:

home page;
pinned tabs;
quick access page;
extensions and themes;
files and cookies (products in the shopping cart of online stores);
content settings (blocking pop-ups, etc.);
search engine (will be Google again).

Video: How to Reset Google Chrome Settings

What to do if you run into a problem while working in the browser

Any program can malfunction. Google Chrome is no exception, but often the reason lies in problems on the PC itself (viruses; third-party software that changes browser settings; incorrect date and time, etc.) or in a full browser cache. Let's take a look at the most common browser crashes.

Extensions are not installed

The browser may refuse to install extensions through the official online store. Let's take a look at all six common causes and solutions that arise from them:

Incorrect date and time on PC. The solution is to install the correct ones. It is recommended to enable the "Set time automatically" function. To do this, in Windows 10 you need to go to the "Date and Time" Windows settings and move the "Set time automatically" slider to the on position;
Set the correct date and time
full browser cache. Clear Chrome of accumulated files: cache, cookies, browsing history, etc. Do this in the "Delete browsing data" section in the "Additional tools" menu of Chrome;
Delete unnecessary files in the cache and history of visits
malware. Scan your PC for viruses with your antivirus. If viruses are found, remove them and try to install the extension again;
blocking the installation by your antivirus. It can consider the extensions to be malware and, accordingly, block their installation. The solution is to disable the antivirus for a while. Do not forget to turn it back on, however;
blocking installation by other programs. Download the Chrome Cleanup Tool app from the official website. The program will scan the system and remove software that interferes with the browser;
Download Google's system scan app
active compatibility mode. Extensions may not install if you've previously enabled Compatibility Mode. Disable it in your browser properties. To open this window, right-click on the shortcut and select the last section.
Turn off Compatibility Mode in Internet Options

Video: solving the problem with installing the extension

Doesn't save passwords

If Chrome browser stops saving passwords and you have to re-enter them every time, most likely, the settings in the browser that are responsible for passwords are lost.

Open the "Settings" section in Google Chrome using the menu button.
Find the "Passwords and Forms" block in the tab that opens. Click on "Password Settings".
Find the section "Passwords and Forms"
Turn on the "Prompt to save passwords" and "Automatic login" items.
Turn on password saving and automatic login to your Accounts on sites
At the bottom of the page, find a list of sites for which passwords are not saved. Make sure your site isn't there. If there is, delete it by clicking on the cross. Close the tab - the changes will take effect. Passwords will now be saved in your Google Chrome browser.
Check if the site is in the list of resources for which password saving is disabled

How to fix the error "Your connection is not secure"

Most sites now use a secure HTTPS connection, but they require a certificate. The Chrome browser checks for these certificates. If it does not exist or has expired, access to this site is limited and the message "Your connection is not secure" appears.

The message "Your connection is not secure" may appear due to the lack of a security certificate for the site

However, this issue may not be related to a missing certificate.

If you are sure the site is safe, click on the "More" link and then on "Go to site".

Click on "Go to site"

How to uninstall Chrome

If you don't like the Chrome browser, you can uninstall it from your computer. This can be done in two ways. Let's consider each of them in detail.

Using built-in Windows tools

The easiest, fastest and most well-known way to get rid of any program is to use the built-in Windows tools... The disadvantage of this method is that there is no guarantee that the files associated with the browser (registry entries, temporary browser files, etc.) will not remain in the PC's memory.

Close the Google Chrome browser.
On the Start menu, search for Programs and Features.
Choose "Moderate" or "Advanced"
Click on "Select All" and then on "Delete".
In the next window, the program will offer to delete the residual files (registry entries). Also click on "Select All" and on "Delete". Click on "Next". The program will end complete removal google files Chrome from your PC.
Click on "Select All" and then on "Delete"

Video: How to completely uninstall Google Chrome

The Google Chrome browser has more advantages than disadvantages. However, for some users, these disadvantages may seem significant. The browser interface is concise. It's also fairly straightforward to set up. This is what attracts PC users. It is better to install it from an official source. If you do not want to use Google Chrome, but have already downloaded it on your PC, uninstall it using the program Revo Uninstaller to get rid of residual files in the registry associated with it.

Installations of programs that allow you to view different pages on the Internet at any time may be needed by network users. Installing filters, videos and pictures, adding and removing tabs - all this is done through one of the sections of the program.

Not everyone can enter the settings mode quickly, and there is not always enough time to deal with this process.

Login using the browser bar

Users will be able to carry out the necessary operations and make the necessary adjustments in the corresponding menu of the proposal. For mobile devices, laptops, personal computers, the entry algorithm turned out to be exactly the same, but consists of the following logical actions:

In almost all versions of the specified mobile app, the settings section opens in the same way. If the browser settings do not open, the user can try another method or contact a specialist.

Opening browser settings in the general menu of the multimedia device

If the toolbar on the application does not work or its work is extremely incorrect, the user should try to restart or update the program. If this does not help, you should try to open google chrome in this way:

Malfunctions in terms of opening settings often occur solely for the following reasons:

outdated software computer device, smartphone, tablet, laptop;
outdated version of mobile or computer browser;
there are malfunctions in the operation of the multimedia device itself;
there is no stable connection to the worldwide network.

Custom browser doesn't always work correctly on devices specific models... Compatibility information for a specific computer technology and said program, users can always get on the Internet, after contacting the service center.

Installing an inappropriate browser version is the reason that leads to it incorrect work and the inability to open the settings menu. If the user does not have sufficient knowledge to configure the correct operation of the application on his own, he should contact the service center. Only experienced specialists will be able to correctly eliminate existing defects and configure the browser in such a way that new problems do not appear.

To work properly in the browser, you must first configure it. Initially, the browser, and in this article we will talk about "Google Chrome", is configured for most users in the same way. The settings include many functions that allow you to improve the browser, since Google is constantly collecting statistics and data. Not all users like this fee. After all, only the company's employees know what kind of data is sent by the browser about the user and his activities on the Web and what happens to them then.

One of the famous browsers is Google Chrome. How to set it up so that further work did not cause any inconvenience? Very simple. In the settings, we will turn off everything that can confuse or alert us, go through all the settings and make the browser as comfortable as possible.

What is a browser

This is an application that allows you to visit the pages of sites, view any content. A program that allows you to watch videos directly in the browser, download any interesting information and much more. There is simply an immense flow of information on the Web, and our goal is to protect ourselves, our computer and our data from intruders in the Google Chrome browser. How do I set it up so they can't get into the computer and harm us? In the article you will find the answer to this question.

If you don't know how to customize the Google Chrome browser, then let's get started. After downloading and installing, opening the browser for the first time, you will see a simple window (photo below). In the center is the Google logo, the search bar, and above the address bar, where it was previously necessary to write URL requests, but now this is the so-called smart line that allows you to write there not only the exact address of the site, but also just any requests, and the search will be performed in the search engine. But more on that later.

Below search string quick access tiles, they are still empty, but when you visit various sites, the last visited pages will be displayed there, which is very convenient.

Now go to settings

We press the mouse on the button in the form of three horizontally located dots, a context menu will open, in which we are interested in the "Settings" item.

Next, you will see a window in which we will need to make changes to Google Chrome. How to configure the browser to work as efficiently as possible without causing any inconvenience to the user? The main thing is to carefully read the description of the settings menu items and not be afraid to switch them. In any case, you can always return the initial state browser.

In more detail on points

In the first paragraph, we can synchronize our account in Chrome, thereby connecting Google Chrome browsers on other devices to our account.

Configure what exactly will open when the browser starts: new page, any site or previously opened tabs.
Here you can select a theme, if necessary, check the "Always show bookmarks bar" item, since there are several ways to set up bookmarks in Google Chrome. In this case, this panel will appear below the smart bar.
Decide on a search engine. Here, if you are not satisfied with the Google search engine, you can switch it to another one - Yandex, Bing or Mail. At your discretion.
Then we can import bookmarks and settings from another browser into Google Chrome. How to set up - add, change or delete a user, as well as assign him an avatar from the list provided? You can do it here.

At the very bottom of the page, we need to click on the "Show more settings" link.
Then you have the opportunity to customize content, clear history, mark or unmark items about sending automatic statistics, device protection and enable hints, check the "Remember passwords" item, and also select the page scale.
You can configure proxy servers if needed.
Change language settings.
Specify the path for downloading files. Check the box "Always indicate where to download files" here. Then, with each download, a window will open in the browser prompting you to select a partition on your hard drive to save files. Otherwise, the downloaded files will be saved in the Downloads folder on the system drive.
Configure certificates and virtual printer.
At the very bottom, the last item is the reset button. If the result does not suit you, you can always restore standard settings using this button. Moreover, your bookmarks will be saved. But the settings will be reset to default.

Quick access settings

Exit and click on the button "Configure and manage Google Chrome" again. Here we see other sections.

Here you can customize the Google Chrome tabs - open the page in a new tab or a new window.
The browser has the ability to open a window in incognito mode, this mode does not leave traces, does not save files history. Relevant if you need to enter the office from someone else's computer.
Section with settings for bookmarks, downloads and history.
And also here you can change the scale of the browser page.
Print the page or save it as PDF.

Customize your browser to your liking

In the "Additional tools" section, you can install, download, uninstall various add-ons and extensions to the browser. Great amount interesting extensions can be downloaded by clicking on the "More extensions" button. The Google Chrome store has many free extensions, themes, applications and games that can be downloaded in one click.

But be careful, not all of them are safe, before downloading an unknown extension or theme, go to the official website of a plugin and read the reviews. It is not uncommon for malicious programs to get onto the computer with infected plugins through the browser and bring a lot of trouble to PC owners.

You can reset your Chrome browser settings at any time to restore the default settings. During installation, some programs and extensions, without your knowledge, change the settings of Chrome, such as the search engine. Resetting your browser settings can quickly fix this problem. Saved bookmarks and passwords are not deleted.

However, some settings, such as fonts or special abilities will not be reset. To create a new profile, add a user.

What happens after the reset

The following Chrome profile settings will be changed on all devices signed in to Chrome:

Default search engine- the Google system will be installed. Learn more about how to set your default search engine ...
Home and start pages. Learn more about how to set up your home and start page…
Quick access page. Learn more about how to customize the Quick Access Page.
Pinned tabs. Learn more about how to pin tabs.
Content settings such as blocking pop-ups or using a microphone. Learn more about how to change your content settings.
Cookies and site data, for example, items in your shopping cart in an online store. Learn more about cookies and site data ...
Extensions and themes. Learn more about extensions and themes ...

Factory reset problems

The browser resets my settings by itself

Some programs you install can change Chrome settings without your knowledge. For security reasons, the browser monitors such occurrences each time it is launched. If something goes wrong, Chrome automatically restores the default settings.