PortableApps.com offers a portable version of Chrome. While not officially from Google, their versions are well-scanned and run from a USB drive without installation. You can find older portable builds in their community forums.
| Red Flag | Green Flag | | --- | --- | | The file size is 5MB or less (it should be 70-90MB) | File is digitally signed by "Google LLC" | | The website has pop-ups and fake "Download" buttons | The SHA-256 hash matches known good values | | The installer asks for admin passwords without reason | The installer runs silently and mirrors Google’s official UI | google chrome 105 offline installer
Pro Tip: Before running any downloaded installer, right-click the file, go to Properties > Digital Signatures. Ensure the signer is Google LLC and the certificate is valid (not expired or revoked). PortableApps
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