If you’re currently facing challenges while attempting to install Google Chrome on your Windows device, you’re not alone. A recent glitch has surfaced, affecting the download process due to a malfunctioning installation tool that appears to be incompatible with most Windows PCs.
For many users, downloading Chrome is a customary first step when setting up a new Windows machine. However, at this moment, that essential functionality is experiencing disruptions. Users have reported encountering a pop-up message stating,
This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version for your PC, check with the software publisher.
This issue is prevalent among both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users attempting to install from Google’s official website.
So, what exactly is causing this inconvenience? According to insights from WindowsLatest, it seems that Google has inadvertently uploaded the Arm version of the Chrome installer instead of the more commonly used x86 version. The installer’s code contains references to Arm systems, and in a test, we transferred the downloaded file from an x86 system to a Microsoft Surface Laptop powered by a Snapdragon X Elite chip, where it functioned seamlessly.
Typically, the download page for Chrome on Windows is designed to automatically select the appropriate version—either x86 or Arm—based on the user’s machine. However, it appears that Google has mistakenly swapped these files. For users operating on Arm machines, the installer downloads and executes without any issues.
This situation is likely a temporary oversight on Google’s part, albeit a frustrating one for those eager to install the browser. Fortunately, the problem does not seem to affect the standalone installer, providing a potential workaround for users in need.
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