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Publisher’s description
What is Google?
Google by Google is proprietary Windows software in the ai assistants & llms category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.27.0, released on November 9, 2026. The version history goes back to October 25, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No documented silent install switch
In short: Google is an ai assistants & llm tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Google safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
205EB439AED33157EAF5538B95722D850D0DCDA50B005C548DE08407109615A7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.27.0Latest | November 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.0.26.0 | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.GoogleAppForDesktop -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Category
- AI assistants & LLMs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.0.27.0
- Released
- November 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- search.google
- winget ID
- Google.GoogleAppForDesktop
- MSI product code
- {06a8089e-0b65-445d-b5c4-10b0d1b540f2}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google free?
Google is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Google safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Google with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Google run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Google?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 25, 2026.
Can I use Google without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Google?
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