Chrome on Windows
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At a glance
- TIME
- About 20 minutes
- COST
- Free
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The steps
Update Chrome
- Open ⋮ → Help → About Google Chrome. Complete the check and relaunch if offered.
- Return to About Google Chrome and confirm no update is pending.
Enable website warnings
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Security. Choose Standard protection. Read the additional data-sharing explanation before choosing Enhanced protection instead.
- Reopen the setting and confirm No protection is not selected.
Block third-party cookies
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies. Select Block third-party cookies.
- Test a familiar sign-in site. If something breaks, use a site-specific exception where supported and remove temporary exceptions afterward.
Review website permissions
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings. Inspect Notifications, Camera, Microphone and Location. Block unwanted alerts and reset unwanted allowances.
- Choose Don’t allow sites to send notifications if you want no new requests. Recheck the allowed lists and test a feature you use.
Remove unused extensions
- Confirm you can unlock your password manager. Open Chrome → ⋮ → Extensions → Manage extensions. Disable unfamiliar or unused extensions, then remove those you do not need.
- Inspect permissions for remaining extensions. Remove any whose access does not fit its purpose. Test autofill and ordinary browsing.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Sources and review
Reviewed November 11, 2026. Official instructions are linked alongside tasks. Starting settings are editorial recommendations. Labels can vary by version; use the named setting as a search term if its menu location differs.
Update Chrome
- Open ⋮ → Help → About Google Chrome. Complete the check and relaunch if offered.
- Return to About Google Chrome and confirm no update is pending.
Enable website warnings
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Security. Choose Standard protection. Read the additional data-sharing explanation before choosing Enhanced protection instead.
- Reopen the setting and confirm No protection is not selected.
Block third-party cookies
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies. Select Block third-party cookies.
- Test a familiar sign-in site. If something breaks, use a site-specific exception where supported and remove temporary exceptions afterward.
Review website permissions
- Open Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings. Inspect Notifications, Camera, Microphone and Location. Block unwanted alerts and reset unwanted allowances.
- Choose Don’t allow sites to send notifications if you want no new requests. Recheck the allowed lists and test a feature you use.
Remove unused extensions
- Confirm you can unlock your password manager. Open Chrome → ⋮ → Extensions → Manage extensions. Disable unfamiliar or unused extensions, then remove those you do not need.
- Inspect permissions for remaining extensions. Remove any whose access does not fit its purpose. Test autofill and ordinary browsing.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Notes and follow-up
Next action ______________________________ Date __________