I need the previous version of Chrome 92

[maki]

I need the previous version of Chrome 92. Because after installing the latest version 93 today, the browser keeps crashing and closing by itself without cause and without giving an error. It is extremely unstable version 93 (even if it writes stable!)
Where to download version 92?

 

[Digerati]

Did you try uninstalling Chrome, setting Edge as your default, rebooting, reinstalling Chrome setting it as your default again - then see if you have stability issues?

 

[maki]

Yes. The last browser freeze number Chrome 93 occurred during YouTube playback, and several times on the Facebook page. I downgrade to version 92 and it works fine on that version. Well, maybe version 93 actually has some bugs and won't necessarily work properly?

 

[xrobwx71]

I second the advice on the uninstall and re-install. The update could have borked something. I've had it happen to me.

I don't recommend going backward as you'll miss all those security updates. This update contains 27 security fixes.

 

[maki]

What security? The browser does not protect against viruses, trojan, malware or ransomware, only an Anti-Virus package.

 

[Digerati]

What security? The browser does not protect against viruses, trojan, malware or ransomware, only an Anti-Virus package.

Huh? Who told you that nonsense? Certainly your anti-malware program is a primary level of defense but to suggest the browser does not protect us from security threats too is totally wrong.

Any decent browser will block access to malicious sites and the downloading of malicious executable files. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Opera all have security features integrated into their code.

 

[maki]

The best security is UAC set to very high. UAC does not allow anything to run when the application does not have Administrator rights and "TrustedInstalers"

 

[xrobwx71]

What security? The browser does not protect against viruses, trojan, malware or ransomware, only an Anti-Virus package.

I provided a link. Browsers not only integrate security into the browser but security vulnerabilities are also discovered every day. You'll see in the link where Google has paid someone up to $20000 for discovering these security vulnerabilities. Once they are discovered, Google changes the code to close or eliminate vulnerabilities.

When you go backward, you have a product that has "holes" in it making you, the user, more vulnerable to hacks, malware, etc. The new product has holes too but they haven't been discovered yet.

 

[maki]

Hitting malicious code in an old browser that will harm your computer is like 1:1,000,000

 

[Digerati]

The best security is UAC set to very high.

You have a very narrow and inaccurate understanding of computer security. Not to mention, that understanding seems to change on a moment's notice. First you say "only" an AV package can protect us - that is not true. But then you say UAC set to high is the best security. It certainly is the most restrictive setting, it is also the most annoying. And it does not stop a user from allowing malicious activities. It simply prompts the user to click Yes or No first. And if the user is trying to run something, they likely will click Yes. This is why the highest settings are typically only used in corporate networks where the desktops are locked down so they will only run previously designated and previously authorized applications.

No one layer of protection is sufficient. If you connect to a network that has internet access, you need a current version of a decent browser. You also need a good anti-malware solution. Sitting behind a router is preferred. And above all else, the user, ALWAYS the weakest link in security, has to be disciplined and not be "click-happy" on unsolicited links.

 

[maki]

"It simply prompts the user to click Yes or No first. And if the user is trying to run something, they likely will click Yes."

You are wrong, because there is a tool that eliminates these annoying clicking: abylon UAC-GRABBER
Try to break the UAC, and then I'll admit you are right. I don't know if anyone can break UAC security. When I once caught "Ransomware" (ransom) in my browser, UAC did not allow the execution of malicious file encryption code!

 

[xrobwx71]

Here is a good explanation of what Digerati and I are talking about. This covers all software, not just browsers.

Again, you'll never reach 100% secure but the goal is to reduce the percentage of vulnerability.

The only 100% secure way is to unplug the power to everything (even if it's not connected to the internet) that has software and throw it in the dump.

 

[Digerati]

You are wrong, because there is a tool that eliminates these annoying clicking: abylon UAC-GRABBER

Umm, no. Not wrong. The fact there is a 3rd party tool proves that. But even though there is that 3rd party tool that sits in the middle, that tool still requires the user to answer a prompt, or pre-configure a white list to allow specific programs access! Therefore, it does NOT eliminate clicking or user interaction - it just moves that requirement to another user interface the user must learn.

And for the record, users can add programs to the allow list without the use of a 3rd party app by creating an entry in Task Scheduler.

But more importantly, if the user allows that program, UAC will not prevent a newer and potentially compromised version of that program from being downloaded on to (and infecting) the computer. And once compromised, UAC will then do nothing to protect the computer from malicious activities - contrary to your previous claims. You will still need a decent anti-malware solution.

Not to mention, the vast majority of users don't have, and never heard of that program.

Last, even at its most restrictive setting, UAC does not prevent infection. As Microsoft itself says (my bold underline added),

UAC helps mitigate the impact of malware.

"Helps" does not equal prevents. And mitigate, by definition means "to make less severe" - again, not prevent.

When I once caught "Ransomware" (ransom) in my browser, UAC did not allow the execution of malicious file encryption code!

Please! Before you’re convinced your sample-size-of-one experience renders moot the whole point, take just a moment and do some more homework by running a Google search.

Anecdotal evidence is not evidence.

UAC at its maximum setting does "help" prevent malware infestation by blocking some programs from making unwanted changes to our systems. But, in no way, is it a cure all, prevent all solution. We still need a decent, real-time anti-malware scanner installed, a current browser (which does indeed help prevent security issues), and we need to keep our security and operating systems current. And last but not least, we, as users and ALWAYS the weakest link in security, must not be "click-happy" on unsolicited links.

And getting back to your original issue, since others are not having problems with Version 93.0.4577.63, that suggests the latest version is fine and the problem is local (your computer). The solution, IMO, is not to roll back to the previous version, but rather to figure out what is wrong with your computer so you can get V93x working on it.

Beyond that, you asked in your opening post, "Where to download version 92?", then you said in your next post that you, "downgrade to 92 and it works fine". That means you already have 92 so I really don't know what you want now.