Chrome Apps Launcher Windows 10

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Google Chrome has added “Chrome Apps Launcher” feature to open, remove and manage Chrome apps more easily. Besides usual apps and extension – now there are new type of Chrome apps that work outside Google Chrome browser. It means, you do not need to open Chrome browser to use these “for your desktop” apps and they can be launched directly from Chrome Apps Launcher window.

RK Launcher is free just like the other app launchers for Windows 10. This app is used for saving your favorite apps and programs. It allows you to add any app you can think of, along with files and folders. The app sits on the edge of the screen, but not necessarily at the top edge since this can be moved to any side of the screen you wish to. The Apps page in Chrome is different than the Chrome App Launcher for the desktop, which is going away completely in July. With the Chrome App Launcher going away, you may be using the Apps page in the Chrome browser more often. So, here’s how to organize and optimize the Apps page in Chrome. Google Chrome App Launcher For Windows 10 free download - Windows 10, Google Chrome (64-bit), Google Chrome Portable, and many more programs.

How to get Chrome Apps Launcher on Windows

1. If you are using latest version of Google Chrome browser, goto Start and type “Chrome App Launcher” in search box to open it directly. Right click on the apps launcher icon on the taskbar to pin it on the taskbar itself for quick direct access.

2. If you still do not seeChrome Apps Launcher, update Google Chrome browser by clicking icon at upper right and then “About Google Chrome” option to start auto update download.

3. You can try and get feel of opening and using apps outside Google Chrome browser by installing apps that work outside browser. For this, open Chrome Web Store and goto Collections > For your desktop option on left sidebar. Install any of these apps and click on installed app icon on the Chrome App Launcher window. This will open that app directly in full screen mode (without Google Chrome opening in the background).

Video: Open & use Chrome Apps Launcher on Windows

Can I remove Chrome App Launcher window

Uninstall Chrome App Launcher Windows 10

Since Chrome App Launcher is integrated in Google Chrome browser, you can not delete this feature. However, you do have option to hide Chrome App Launcher from the taskbar. Just right click on the app launcher button on the taskbar and click unpin option.

Unfortunately, there is no working solution to completely remove or disable Chrome Apps Launcher on Windows PC.

Chrome Apps Launcher Windows 10

More features of Chrome App Launcher

1. If you have installed lot of apps, then no need to waste time in finding icon of specific app – use search box at upper left. It will quickly show specific app icon for quick launch.

Chrome App Launcher Windows 10

2. You can arrange and organize icons as per your choice through easy drag drop routine. Just drag icons to position and organize them in most preferred layout as per your comfort.

3. There is setting option at upper right to select which specific items you want to sync with your current Google account login. Some buttons in Chrome App Launcher have arrow. These identify apps that open in new tab window of Google Chrome browser. App button with no arrow open outside Chrome browse and work independently.

Back in March, we reported that Chrome’s app launcher for Windows, Mac, and Linux would gradually disappear. Well, the time has come: Chrome’s app launcher is no more with Chrome 52.

Chrome Apps Launcher Windows 10

Chrome’s app launcher had mixed reviews. On one hand, it was simply redundant. Why not just open up Chrome and go to your bookmarks? The launcher didn’t really save anyone any clicks.

Yet on the other hand, we saw a lot of users lamenting the planned phase-out. For those who needed constant access to Google apps, having a dedicated menu where everything Google was aggregated for you was the perfect solution – not to mention the ability to automatically launch these apps as separate windows.

Well, Google did some investigating and found out that for the majority of Windows, Mac, and Linux users, Chrome’s app launcher wasn’t all that useful. In fact, these users preferred to launch apps within their browser. So back in March, Google decided to gradually remove support over the next several months.

And as promised, Google has now removed the app launcher with the release of Chrome 52. Don’t worry if you are using Chrome OS – the app launcher is being discontinued only on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Another change Chrome 52 brings is more material design, specifically for Mac. Just like the one on Chrome OS, the new update will bring a flatter look in tabs, buttons, and menus on Mac. Unfortunately, at this time, we don’t know when the new look will be available for Windows.

Other than that, Chrome 52 includes regular security fixes – 48 of them to be exact – which can be found on the Google Chrome blog.

Will you miss Chrome’s app launcher? Let us know in the comments below!