Why does Google Chrome show up as an ejectable disk in Finder, and why does the installation prompt come up every time I boot up my MacBook?

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Why does Google Chrome show up as an ejectable disk in Finder, and why does the installation prompt come up every time I boot up my MacBook?

This just started happening about a month ago after almost two years of using Chrome on this computer. When I turn the computer one, the installation window for Chrome pops up "Drag the icon into the folder" and every time Chrome is running, its all of a sudden listed as an ejectable device in Finder. While nothing huge, it is extremely annoying. Any help would be great.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 14, 2021 6:01 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 18, 2021 8:00 AM in response to Barbless3816

Barbless3826,

If you have already dragged Chrome to your Applications folder, you should be able to delete the .dmg file for it. Once you have deleted the .dmg file, open Chrome from your Applications folder and see if the issue persists.

Take Care.

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Answer 2

Jan 16, 2021 8:36 AM in response to Barbless3816

Hello Barbless3816,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

We understand from your post that you would like to remove Google Chrome from showing up under Locations. We suggest using the eject button to remove it from the Finder sidebar. Ejecting it would be best. This article while written for external storage devices has information on how to eject a storage device:

Use external storage devices with Mac - Apple Support

Best Regards.

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Jan 17, 2021 3:39 PM in response to Alwayswantingtohelp1

When I hit eject, it either A) goes away until the next time I open chrome, or B) says it cannot be ejected because it is in use.

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Jan 21, 2021 6:29 PM in response to Alwayswantingtohelp1

Thanks again for the reply. I have deleted the .dmg file and cleared it from the trash bin, however every time I reboot my computer the issue persists. How would you recommend I proceed?

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Answer 5

Jan 22, 2021 3:55 PM in response to Barbless3816

Barbless3816,

Because the issue persists after completing the suggested troubleshooting you may need to contact Apple Support for additional assistance.

All the best.

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Why does Google Chrome show up as an ejectable disk in Finder, and why does the installation prompt come up every time I boot up my MacBook?

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