Since Google no longer supports Windows 8.1 (extended support ended in January 2023), you cannot use the standard online installer. That small file ( ChromeSetup.exe ) will fail because it tries to download the latest version, which is incompatible with your OS.
Google’s newer versions (Chrome 110+) require Windows 8.1, but some very old 32-bit CPUs lack required instructions. Fix: Download Chrome 109 (the last version that supports SHA-1 and older CPUs) from Google’s archive (use only if your PC fails with the latest stable). Since Google no longer supports Windows 8
Antivirus or insufficient disk space. Fix: Temporarily disable real-time protection, free up at least 500 MB on C: drive, and run the installer as Administrator. Fix: Download Chrome 109 (the last version that
The above links automatically detect your OS and serve the correct 32-bit version. To force the 32-bit version explicitly, add &arch=x86 to the first URL. The above links automatically detect your OS and
Happy browsing on your Windows 8.1 machine