Google Chrome 145.0.7632.46 offline installers are now available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The standalone packages provide 32-bit and 64-bit versions without automatic update functionality.
Offline installer links do not include Chrome's automatic update feature, according to Neowin. This makes them suitable for enterprise deployments and systems with restricted internet access.
The 64-bit Windows version measures 131MB, while the 32-bit package is 119MB.
Google confirmed Gemini AI integration is now rolling out to Chromebook Plus devices in the US. The feature arrived on Windows and macOS last year but only reached ChromeOS this month. Gemini in Chrome started reaching Chromebook Plus users on January 28.
The AI assistant works identically across platforms, living in a side panel where it can summarize articles and answer questions. It pulls information from multiple open tabs without requiring users to click back and forth.
Gemini can draft emails and social media posts directly from the browser interface. Google's Gemini AI has seen significant adoption, surpassing 750 million monthly users in late 2025.
Chromebook Plus devices require minimum specifications including Intel Core i3 12th gen or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series processors, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and 1080p displays with webcams.
Starting at $399, these entry-level devices provide access to Chrome's AI features that regular Chromebooks with weaker specs cannot run.
Google is testing optional auto-launch functionality for Chrome on Windows 11. Chrome Canary builds include a toggle that allows the browser to start when Windows boots. The feature keeps chrome.exe running in the background without opening browser windows.
"Begin browsing instantly. Chrome can now launch when Windows starts. Allow Chrome to open automatically," reads the prompt in Canary builds.
When users click "Allow," Chrome configures itself to launch on startup. The background process reuses existing browser processes for faster UI appearance.
Chrome will stop freezing when users drag large files from ZIP archives in Windows 11. A bug fix addresses issues with drag-and-drop operations from virtual sources like ZIP files and Outlook attachments. Microsoft confirmed the fix allows Chrome to support asynchronous file extraction.
"When dragging virtual files from sources like Windows zip, the current implementation blocks the UI thread during file extraction," wrote Microsoft's Sambamurthy Bandar.
The change makes file reading asynchronous and chunked, keeping the browser responsive during data copying.
The Gemini rollout is US-only for now, available to Google Workspace customers and personal account holders. Workspace administrators can disable the feature, though it's enabled by default.
Google hasn't specified when international expansion might occur.
Google Chrome remains the world's most popular web browser, combining minimal design with security features. It supports thousands of extensions and themes through the Chrome Web Store, includes sandboxing for security and incognito mode for private browsing, and features automatic full-page translation and desktop shortcuts for web apps.
Chrome's multiprocessing architecture isolates tabs in separate processes for stability, and Google continues testing Mica material design for Chrome's titlebar on Windows 11.
The offline installer packages are available through multiple distribution channels including FileCR, Softexia, and Kaldata. Linux users can download a 115MB package, while macOS requires 231MB. ARM64 versions are also available for compatible systems.
Enterprise deployments can use standalone MSI packages for centralized management.
