Frequently asked questions about Google Chrome: basic functions guide

The most frequently asked questions about Google Chrome. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about using Google Chrome.

The most frequently asked questions about Google Chrome

We will list the solutions and procedures to perform based on the most frequently asked questions that a user who uses Google Chrome asks us:

What version of Chrome do I have?

Google makes it easy to check which version of Chrome you are running.

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome.
2. Select Help> About Google Chrome .
3. You will see a page Learn about Chrome showing the version number in the center of the screen.
4. If you see that Google Chrome is up to date , you are on the latest version.

How to update Chrome

Conveniently, when you visit the page above to check your Chrome version, the browser will also check for updates. A message will be displayed for Restart the browser to apply any available updates. However, Chrome updates itself, so you shouldn't check this page too often.

How to set Chrome as your default browser

To make Chrome your default browser, here's what you need to do:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll down until you see the section Default browser .
3. Make click Imposta eat predefined . What happens next depends on your version of Windows. Some versions will apply the change immediately. On Windows 10, the panel will open Default applications . Select the element of Web browser and choose Google Chrome to set it as default.

How to change the Google Chrome homepage

The homepage is your gateway to the web. You see it every time you open Chrome or click the button Home , so it's worth setting it up as something great.

Here's how to change the homepage in Chrome:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll down to on startup . Select the option Open a specific page or set of pages .
3. Click on Aggiungi a new page and enter the URL you want as your homepage. If you want more home pages, you can do again click Aggiungi a new page .
4. Push the button Use current pages to automatically populate your homepage with the tabs you have opened.
5. If you want to use the button Home of Chrome, scroll down to the section Appearance and activate the tab Show home button . Click the box Enter custom web address and enter a URL for the button Home .

How to delete history on Google Chrome

Do you need to remove some of your browsing data in Chrome? Here's how to clear history, cookies, and everything Chrome keeps:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Other tools> Clear browsing data ... or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Del .
2. You will see the appropriate dialog box. Check all types of data you want to clear, then choose the time range to clear at the top. You can only delete history from the last hour or day or all.
3. Select Clear browsing data and Chrome will erase all selected data.

How to enable cookies in Google Chrome

If you have disabled cookies in Chrome, some websites may not work properly. Here's how to accept cookies again:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced to expand the list of options.
3. Near the bottom of the section Privacy and security , click your content settings.
4. At the top of the resulting list, click Cookie . Make sure that Allow sites to save and read cookie data is enabled. You may also need to disable the option Block third-party cookies if you continue to have problems with cookies.
5. Check at the bottom of this page to see if you have blocked cookies for any specific site.

How to enable Flash in Chrome

While you are on the menu content settings , you can also make sure Flash is enabled:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced to expand the list of options.
3. Near the bottom of the section Privacy and security , click your content settings.
4. Select Flash and on the resulting menu, make sure you have prima qualified Ask . Otherwise, Chrome will completely block Flash.
5. You can add specific websites that are always allowed to run Flash in the field Allow to following.

How to enable JavaScript in Chrome

Chances are you have JavaScript (which is separate from Java) enabled in your browser. It's a vital part of how the web works today, as it allows websites to dynamically generate content without having to periodically refresh pages. For example, if you turn off JavaScript, you won't see the number of likes and retweets on a Twitter tweet in real time.

Here's how to enable JavaScript if you've disabled it:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced to expand the list of options.
3. Near the bottom of the section Privacy and security , click your content settings.
4. Select JavaScript and make sure you have the allowed cursor enabled. Below you can always allow or always block JavaScript on any site you like.

How to disable the popup blocker in Chrome

Chrome does a good job of blocking annoying popups on its own. Sometimes, though, you come across a site that uses pop-ups for a legitimate reason. While this is increasingly rare, you can disable pop-up blocker completely if needed:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced to expand the list of options.
3. Near the bottom of the section Privacy and security , click your content settings.
4. Select the item Popups and enable the cursor to be allowed .
5. Use the fields Block e Allow below to specify popup behavior on certain sites. In fact, this is a better option than completely disabling the popup blocker.

Come rimuovere Chrome Extensions

Here's how to browse and clean up the list of installed extensions:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Other tools> Extensions .
2. You will see your list of installed extensions. Uncheck the box Qualified to keep an extension in the list but prevent it from running.
3. To completely remove an extension, click the Trash can next to it. Push the button Remove from Chrome when prompted and you will delete it.

How to block websites on Chrome

Here's how it works:

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Once installed, you can block any site by right-clicking anywhere on the page. You choose Block site> Add current site to blacklist .
3. For more control, right-click anywhere and select Block site> Options . Here you can type a site to block in the tab Blocked sites , enable the filter Adult control to block inappropriate content and specify a password on the tab Protection to prevent others from making changes.

How to change the language in Google Chrome

Do you need to use Chrome in another language? Here's how to change Chrome's display language:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Settings .
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Advanced to expand the list of options.
3. Find the header Languages and click on the field Language .
4. Here you can select the language that Chrome uses. Click Add languages to add yours if it's not listed here.
5. To set a language you've installed as your primary, click the three-dot menu next to it and select View Google Chrome in this language . You can also use this menu to sort the languages ​​according to your preferences.
6. While you are here, select the option Spell check below and make sure it's checking your preferred language.

Where are Chrome bookmarks stored?

If you'd like to copy your Chrome bookmarks for quick backup, you'll find it in the following location. Replace the name user with your Windows username:

C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalGoogleChromeUser DataDefault

Here, look for the file named Add to Favourite . It does not include a file extension, but it is in XML format. You can open the file with any text editor if you want to peek inside.

If you want a faster way to view and export your bookmarks, follow these steps:

1. Select the button Menu a three dots in the top right corner of Chrome and choose Add to Favourite> Favorites management .
2. Here you can use the left sidebar to browse all your favorite sites and rearrange them as needed.
3. Click on the drop-down menu Organize , then select Export favorites to HTML file ... to easily generate a copy of your bookmarks. You can use it as a backup or import it into another browser.