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I want to install an older version on chrome in windows 8. But when i install an older version it automatically update it to the new version at first launch. How to stop this and install an older version of chrome.
Thankx in advance.

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Chrome will replace an older install with a current build because it uses Google Update; that behavior is by design and Google documents how updates are managed and controlled for Windows. Disabling updates by hacking user folders or settings is fragile and unsafe—Google recommends using enterprise update controls if you must pin or disable updates. . This explains why the standalone installers you found keep pulling the newest version.

Where to get an old engine and what actually works
Google does not publish legacy Chrome installers for general download, but you can obtain engine builds (Chromium) from the Chromium continuous-build archive and map versions using the published tools; community answers summarize the approach. That route gives you browser binaries for testing, not an official Chrome release with Google branding or some components. Chromium snapshots index and a good walkthrough are on Stack Overflow.
(So: and suggestions may change parts of the UI or flags, but they will not stop the updater from replacing the executable.)

Safer, recommended workflows

  • Use an isolated VM or disposable test machine: take a snapshot, install the old Chromium build, block network/update services, run your site, then revert the snapshot. This isolates risk and preserves your host system.
  • Use cloud/remote testing instead of installing old code locally: services like BrowserStack or Sauce Labs give immediate access to legacy browser environments without risky downloads. BrowserStack is an example of this approach.
  • If this is for internal users, use Chrome Enterprise tooling to pin a version or manage updates centrally rather than trying local hacks. Chrome Enterprise downloads & management.

A final note: faking a user agent will not reproduce the old engine or legacy JS/CSS behavior—feature detection, not UA sniffing, is the correct compatibility approach. See guidance on user-agent vs feature detection. (If the app must run only in Chrome 20, the safest path is an isolated test VM or a remote legacy-browser session rather than trying to stop Chrome updating on your main PC.) User-agent guidance and feature detection.

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Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

Why would you want to do that? Older versions may not be compatible with Windows 8.

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Actually i have an website which only run in chrome 20.XX . I m going to re engineer it. But i want to run it first and see.

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type the same keyword in google search bar you will get complete process for this

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Yes i googled for it. The most seemingly good solution was remove all data from app data and reinstalling the older version. But chrome doesnt provide an stand alone installer.All installers i could find downloads the latest version and installs. I was looking for some work round to install an older version.

Member Avatar for sebastianedu

you have need to type : chrome://flags/
And then disable Enable Instant Extended API Mac, Windows.

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