Introduction
Ungoogled Chromium is an open-source web browser based on Chromium, which is the open-source project behind Google Chrome. Ungoogled Chromium is unique because it is built without Google's proprietary components, making it a privacy-focused alternative to Google Chrome. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Ungoogled Chromium on Windows 11.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- Ungoogled Chromium downloaded from
https://github.com/ungoogled-software/ungoogled-chromium/releases - Windows 11 Home Single Language version 10.0.22631 Build 22631
Installing Ungoogled Chromium
Follow the steps below to install Ungoogled Chromium on Windows 11:
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Extract the downloaded file
Right-click on the downloaded Ungoogled Chromium archive and select "Extract All". Choose a location to extract the files and click "Extract".
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Create a shortcut
Navigate to the extracted folder, right-click on "Chromium.exe", and select "Create shortcut". Rename the shortcut to "Ungoogled Chromium" for easier access.
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Set Ungoogled Chromium as your default browser
Right-click on the "Ungoogled Chromium" shortcut, select "Properties", go to the "Shortcut" tab, and click on the "Advanced" button. Check the "Run as administrator" box and click "OK". Then, go to the "Compatibility" tab and check the "Run this program as an administrator" box. Click "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes.
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Set Ungoogled Chromium as your default browser
Open the "Default Apps" settings by searching for "Default apps" in the Start menu. Click on "Choose default apps by file type" under the "Set defaults by app" section. Find "HTML files" and click on the current default browser. Select "Ungoogled Chromium" from the list and click "OK".
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ungoogled Chromium on Windows 11. With its privacy-focused features, Ungoogled Chromium is an excellent alternative to Google Chrome. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the Ungoogled Chromium GitHub page for further assistance.