The Google Chrome Web browser is a versatile tool brought to life by Google, aiming to make web surfing easy and efficient. While the majority of individuals might be indifferent to the trails they leave behind online, a select few prioritize data privacy and confidentiality above all else. To this end, many choose to constantly erase their browsing logs or use Chrome’s incognito mode, a feature designed to provide a more private browsing experience. For those Windows users who fall into this discerning category, RiseWindows has crafted this guide just for you. Here, we’ll illustrate how you can modify your Chrome settings so that every time you launch the browser, it starts in incognito mode by default. The beauty of this? Your browsing history vanishes the moment you shut down the browser. Dive in to ensure your digital footprints remain concealed.
How to Get a Chrome Incognito Icon on your Desktop?
You must make a few changes to always open Chrome in incognito mode. First, you need to add a Chrome incognito icon on your Windows 11 or 10 PC. It will help you to open the Chrome browser from the desktop shortcut.
To open the Chrome browser from the desktop shortcut, use the following steps:-
Step 1. Firstly, navigate to the Chrome installation directly (usually, C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application) and then right-click on Chrome.exe (executable file). Now, select Show more options.
Step 2. Now, select Sent to > Desktop (create shortcut).
Once you complete the above steps, you will get a shortcut to the Chrome application on your desktop.
Step 3. Then, right-click on the new Chrome shortcut icon on the desktop and select the Properties option to open the Chrome Properties dialog.
Step 4. After that, navigate to the Shortcut tab in the Chrome Properties dialog, then click on the Target field and keep the cursor at the end of the text.
Step 5. Next, in the Target box, at the end of the text, give a space and type -incognito. The whole text in the Target field will look like this:-
Step 6. Now, click Apply.
Step 7. Then, click OK.
Double-click the newly created Chrome shortcut icon, which will open the Chrome browser in incognito mode. At the same time, you can also use the previous shortcut icon of Chrome to open it in normal mode.
Step 8. After that, if you want to change its icon, right-click on this Chrome shortcut icon on the desktop and select the Properties option to open the Chrome Properties dialog box. Then, navigate to the Shortcut tab.
Step 9. Then, click on the Change Icon button. Select the icon you want to use for the Chrome incognito shortcut and click on the OK button.
Step 10. Click on the Apply and then OK button to change the icon of the Chrome incognito shortcut icon.
Now, you can open Google Chrome in normal or incognito mode by choosing the appropriate shortcut icon from the desktop.
To access the incognito Chrome from the Start menu, you can pin it to Start. To do that, right-click on its shortcut icon on the desktop and select the Pin to Start option.
If you want to pin the incognito Chrome to the taskbar, it is straightforward in Windows 10, but you have to do one more step on Windows 11. Right-click on its shortcut icon on the desktop and select Show more options.
Now, choose the Pin to taskbar option.
Once you complete the above steps, Chrome incognito will be added to the taskbar of Windows 11/10. Now, you can open Chrome in incognito mode by clicking on its icon from the taskbar. Once you complete the above steps, Chrome incognito will be added to the taskbar of Windows 11/10. You can open Chrome in incognito mode by clicking on its icon from the taskbar.
Also Read: How to Show or Hide the “Add or edit stickers” Desktop context menu on Windows 11?
Conclusion
Setting up Google Chrome to open in incognito mode by default on Windows 10 or 11 is a straightforward process that provides a heightened level of privacy. By following the provided steps, users can ensure that their online activities remain concealed, making it easier to maintain data privacy and confidentiality. This guide by RiseWindows proves to be a valuable resource for those who prioritize their digital anonymity and want an effortless way to access Chrome in incognito mode right from their desktop.
