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The remaining files in Chrome-bin can safely beĬreate a shortcut for each version: "C:\Chrome\.45\chrome.exe" -user-data-dir=".\User Data\18" -chrome-version=.45 45, then move this directory toĬ:\Chrome. Also extract this file, and descend the created Chrome-binĭirectory. After extracting, a chrome.7z archive isĬreated. C:\Chrome\.Įxtract the installer (= without installing), using 7-Zip for example. Recommended to use the next native method in order to run multipleĭownload the desired version(s) from File Hippo.Ĭreate a main directory, e.g. It is also possible to run multiple Chrome versions Quoted from: section 7 of Cross-browser testing: All major browsers on ONE machine:Ĭhrome: Stand-alone installers can be downloaded from File Hippo. This answer quotes my original answer, and includes a script which does the job for you. Otherwise, Chrome will not allow the installation.In the comments, I mentioned a step-by-step method to easily install multiple Chrome versions, side-by-side. Also, make sure you drag and drop the CRX file in Chrome and don’t just open it using Chrome as the default app. Ending thoughtsīefore I end, I should mention that you can use the same process to install Chrome extension in other Chromium-based browsers as well, such as Opera.

This will install the extension and you don’t even need an internet connection to complete the installation. To drag and drop, you can either decrease the size of the Chrome window or drag the CRX file on the Chrome taskbar button to maximize Chrome and drop it. Now drag and drop the CRX file of the extension in the Chrome extensions page and you’ll be asked to add the extension like you are usually asked. You cannot install Chrome extensions manually without enabling this option. Here click on the “Developer mode” toggle at the top-right corner to enable it. Now that you have downloaded the CRX file, let’s see how you can install it in Chrome.Ĭlick on the Chrome main menu and select “Extensions” from the “More tools” option. That’s it, the extension CRX file will be downloaded to your PC and you can even move it to a different PC to install.