Unable to install Google Chat app on my MacBook Pro

danwpl wrote:

Hi Guys,

Im new MacBook user (Windows user before), and in our company we use Google Chat as a communicator.

I found out that there is possibility to get so called "app" (even though the proper app does not exist - I am fully aware of that) from Google website (https://support.google.com/chat/answer/9455386?hl=en).

I do exactly what its shown, however instead of the "Install" icon I can see this icon instead - which looks like the app is already somehow installed? Even though I never installed it.

When I click "Open" (Otwórz in Polish), the tab in Google Chrome closes and nothing happens.

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/c20d6cb2-4490-4b45-9151-22fd2ce30c83

Is there a easy fix? I really hate using the chat in the browser. Thank you in advance!

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Open the standalone app

Once installed, you can open the standalone app from your desktop:

• In ChromeOS, go to the Launcher Chat.
• In Windows, click Start Chat.
• In MacOS, go to the Applications folder Chat.
• In a Chrome browser, in the address bar, enter chrome://apps and click Google Chat.

ref: https://support.google.com/chat/answer/9455386?hl=en