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update Chrome browser to include native build for Arm
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content/install-guides/browsers/_index.md

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Here is a quick summary to get you started:
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| Browser | Windows on Arm | Arm Linux support |
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| Firefox | native | yes |
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| Chromium | native | yes |
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| Brave | native | yes |
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| Edge | native | no |
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| Vivaldi | emulation | yes |
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| Chrome | emulation | no |
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| Browser | Windows on Arm | Arm Linux support |
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| ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
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| Firefox | native | yes |
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| Chromium | native | yes |
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| Brave | native | yes |
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| Edge | native | no |
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| Chrome Canary | native | no |
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| Chrome Stable | emulation | no |
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| Vivaldi | emulation | yes |
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Windows on Arm runs native ARM64 applications, but can also emulate 32-bit x86 and 64-bit x64 applications. Emulation is slower than native and shortens battery life, but may provide functionality you need.
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content/install-guides/browsers/chrome.md

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## Installing Chrome
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The Chrome browser runs on Windows on Arm using emulation. Chrome is not available for Arm Linux.
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The Chrome browser runs on Windows on Arm natively on the Canary release channel, and using emulation on the Stable release channel. Chrome is not available for Arm Linux.
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### Linux
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Chrome is not available for Arm Linux.
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### Windows
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Chrome runs on Windows on Arm using emulation.
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#### Native
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Emulation is slower than native and shortens battery life, but may provide required functionality.
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To install Chrome on Windows on Arm:
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Chrome supports Google account sign-in, bookmark synchronization, and password manager so if you need these features emulated Chrome is useful.
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1. Go to the [download page](https://www.google.com/chrome/canary/?platform=win_arm64) and click the Download Chrome Canary button.
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2. Run the downloaded `ChromeSetup.exe` file
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3. Find and start Chrome from the applications menu
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{{% notice Note %}}
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The native Windows on Arm version of Chrome is currently on the Canary channel. This is an experimental version which is updated daily, but is faster than emulation.
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{{% /notice %}}
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#### Emulation
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If you prefer to use a Stable version, you can run using emulation.
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Emulation is slower than native and shortens battery life.
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1. Download the Windows installer from [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/)
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The Chrome setup program installs the 32-bit x86 version of Chrome.
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{{% /notice %}}
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