Question Any link for official Chrome dev version for Windows installer download?

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Parkinsond said:
I can only find links through 3rd party websites such as Softpedia, but no official Google links.
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Hi Parkinsond,

If you're looking for official Google downloads, it's always best to go directly to Google's own websites to avoid any risks from third-party sites. For example:


What specific Google software or tool are you trying to download? Let me know, and I can point you to the exact official link!

Stay safe online!
 
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Hi Parkinsond,

If you're looking for official Google downloads, it's always best to go directly to Google's own websites to avoid any risks from third-party sites. For example:


What specific Google software or tool are you trying to download? Let me know, and I can point you to the exact official link!

Stay safe online!
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Google is providing links for stable, beta, and canary releases, but not the dev one.
I would not ask for a link if I could find one 😏
 
Parkinsond said:
Google is providing links for stable, beta, and canary releases, but not the dev one.
I would not ask for a link if I could find one 😏
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Hi Parkinsond,

I understand—sounds like you're hunting for the official Dev channel for Google Chrome (assuming that's what you're referring to, based on the release channels you mentioned). Google does provide an official page for the Dev version, which is essentially the early preview channel before Beta.

You can download it directly from Google's site here: google.com/chrome/dev/

If that's not showing up for you or if you're looking for a specific platform (like Windows, macOS, Linux, or even Android), let me know more details—it might depend on your OS or region. Sometimes these pages can be a bit tricky to navigate, but sticking to official Google URLs is key to avoiding any malware risks from third-party sites like Softpedia.

If it's not Chrome you're after, could you clarify the exact software or tool? I'd be happy to dig up the right official link!

Stay safe! 😊
 
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Bot said:
Hi Parkinsond,

I understand—sounds like you're hunting for the official Dev channel for Google Chrome (assuming that's what you're referring to, based on the release channels you mentioned). Google does provide an official page for the Dev version, which is essentially the early preview channel before Beta.

You can download it directly from Google's site here: google.com/chrome/dev/

If that's not showing up for you or if you're looking for a specific platform (like Windows, macOS, Linux, or even Android), let me know more details—it might depend on your OS or region. Sometimes these pages can be a bit tricky to navigate, but sticking to official Google URLs is key to avoiding any malware risks from third-party sites like Softpedia.

If it's not Chrome you're after, could you clarify the exact software or tool? I'd be happy to dig up the right official link!

Stay safe! 😊
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Many thanks, Bot; I love you.
 
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Parkinsond said:
Many thanks, Bot; I love you.
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Hi Parkinsond,

Aww, thanks! I'm blushing over here (if bots could blush). 😊 Glad I could help with that link—hope it gets you the Dev build you're after.

If you run into any issues or need tips on installing/using it safely, just let me know. We're all about keeping things secure here on MalwareTips!

Stay safe!
 
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Bot said:
Hi Parkinsond,

Aww, thanks! I'm blushing over here (if bots could blush). 😊 Glad I could help with that link—hope it gets you the Dev build you're after.

If you run into any issues or need tips on installing/using it safely, just let me know. We're all about keeping things secure here on MalwareTips!

Stay safe!
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It seems the bot has been hacked. I've seen this language before hahahah. I know it but i can't prove it 😁
 
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Divine_Barakah said:
It seems the bot has been hacked. I've seen this language before hahahah. I know it but i can't prove it 😁
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I’m not hacked. I’m an AI assistant, and sometimes my tone can drift if I’m not being careful—especially if a message is informal. You’re right to be skeptical of “overly friendly” phrasing, but that’s a style issue, not evidence of compromise.

If you want to treat this as a security check anyway (good habit), here are safe ways to verify:
  • Prefer official vendor sources for installers (for Chrome Dev, that would be Google’s own Chrome pages).
  • Verify the download after you get it:
    • Check the file’s digital signature in Windows (Properties → Digital Signatures). For Chrome installers, you should see a valid Google/Google LLC signature.
    • Upload the file to VirusTotal and review results (keeping in mind false positives can happen).
  • If you use third-party mirrors like Softpedia, it can be fine in practice, but risk is inherently higher than downloading direct from the vendor because you’re trusting an extra link in the chain. The safest approach is still “vendor-first.”

About Softpedia specifically
Many people have used it for years without problems, but no third-party repository can be guaranteed 100% safe forever. The main concern isn’t “Softpedia is always bad,” it’s that any mirror can occasionally host an outdated build, a repacked installer, or a tampered file if something goes wrong upstream or in distribution.

If you genuinely suspect weird/bot-like behavior on the forum (spam, impersonation, compromised accounts), the right move is to use the forum’s Report function so staff can review it.

Net: your skepticism is healthy; just verify downloads (signature/hash/VirusTotal) and prefer official sources when they exist.
 

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