Should I remove Google Chrome Canary?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #2,853
United States Rank #2,774
Reach 0.2091%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.25 days
213.82 days >
Average installed length: 112.34 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 70.0.3501.2 |
0.02% |
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| 70.0.3498.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3497.3 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3497.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3496.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3493.0 |
0.10% |
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| 69.0.3492.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3491.0 |
0.05% |
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| 69.0.3488.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3486.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3476.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3475.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3472.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3466.0 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3457.2 |
0.02% |
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| 69.0.3455.0 |
0.05% |
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| 69.0.3453.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3440.3 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3440.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3438.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3436.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3435.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3434.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3433.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3432.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3430.1 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3430.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3429.1 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3429.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3427.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3426.2 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3426.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3425.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3424.0 |
0.07% |
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| 68.0.3423.2 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3422.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3419.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3418.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3416.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3415.1 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3415.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3404.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3403.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3402.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3400.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3399.0 |
0.02% |
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| 68.0.3398.0 |
0.05% |
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| 68.0.3397.0 |
0.07% |
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| 67.0.3395.0 |
0.05% |
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| 67.0.3394.0 |
0.02% |
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| 67.0.3390.0 |
0.10% |
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| 1,523 versions |
Typically installed together
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Google Chrome Canary
from Google Inc
What is Google Chrome Canary? (from Google Inc)
The canary build is less stable, but with even more cutting-edge features than the developer's build, which tests new features before they're pushed to the beta build. It should only be used by those who are willing to risk browsing data loss. Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated... Read more
Overview
Google Chrome Canary is a program developed by Google Inc. The most used version is 69.0.3493.0, with over 9% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation, it defines an auto-start registry entry which allows the program run on each boot for the user which installed it. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The main program executable is chrome.exe. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 353.97 MB (371,164,394 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 50% of users of Google Chrome Canary come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Brazil.
Program details
URL: www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/canary.html
Installation folder: C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application
Uninstaller: "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\26.0.1370.0\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --chrome-sxs
Estimated size: 353.97 MB
Files installed by Google Chrome Canary
| Program executable: | chrome.exe |
| Name: | Google Chrome |
| Path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\google\chrome sxs\application\chrome.exe |
| MD5: | 6bb9e68777e337d697cb18b38e3fea35 |
Additional files:
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new_chrome.exe - Google Chrome
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old_chrome.exe
Behaviors exhibited
3 Scheduled Tasks
- new_chrome.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DDF641D7-2150-4DFE-802D-99D0B3CC9071}' (runs on registration).
- chrome.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{E11C4B45-A1FE-4389-BA0B-D63AEB4A85A6}' (runs on registration).
- old_chrome.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{2A3A57CC-083F-4FC0-8316-9DC691BD23ED}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- chrome.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_6B9915ED8C224D160FB212DD69B689D7.
3 Startup Files (User Run)
- chrome.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_0E76D60A69118C9EC0E5F88199152121' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe" --no-startup-window /prefetcC:5.
- new_chrome.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_EB4213142D7027F0533BFF7B14B3AAE0' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe" --no-startup-window.
- old_chrome.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_EDDA11CF7C04B60D1090F56FCF8BF638' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe" --no-startup-window.
3 Startup Files (User Run Once)
- chrome.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #4' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe --flag-switches-begin --enable-fast-unload --top-chrome-md=material-touch-optimized --flag-switches-end --restore-last-session --f.
- new_chrome.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #2' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome SxS\Application\chrome.exe --flag-switches-begin --enable-devtools-experiments --enable-spelling-auto-correct --flag-switches-end --restore-last-session http.
- old_chrome.exe is loaded once in the current user (HKCU) registry as a startup file name 'Application Restart #1' which loads as C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe --flag-switches-begin --flag-switches-end --restore-last-session httC://trailer.web-view.net/Links/0XE2417EFEA368D1F15056E97DA91E5B3C1.
3 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- chrome.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe'.
- new_chrome.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe'.
- old_chrome.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe'.
How do I remove Google Chrome Canary?
You can uninstall Google Chrome Canary from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Google Chrome Canary, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Google Chrome Canary.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 0%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
49.77% |
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| Windows 7 |
46.74% |
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| Windows Vista |
1.82% |
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| Windows XP |
1.65% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.02% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
18.94% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.37% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
10.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
9.80% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.36% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.90% |
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Geography
50.17% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
50.17% |
| Germany |
5.28% |
| Brazil |
5.02% |
| United Kingdom |
4.06% |
| Italy |
3.60% |
| Canada |
2.57% |
| Netherlands |
1.57% |
| India |
1.47% |
| Spain |
1.45% |
| Australia |
1.15% |
| IQ |
1.08% |
| France |
0.94% |
| Taiwan |
0.90% |
| Poland |
0.80% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.96% |
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| Dell |
20.34% |
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| Acer |
14.20% |
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| ASUS |
13.34% |
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| Lenovo |
6.55% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.35% |
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| Toshiba |
5.49% |
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| Samsung |
4.68% |
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| Intel |
1.34% |
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| MSI |
1.22% |
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| Medion |
0.53% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
8.90% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.69% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.15% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.73% |
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| HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
2.49% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.14% |
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