Incognito Mode or Private Browsing is an option embedded in all the browsers to protect our privacy. Browsing through private mode will be more useful when you are browsing from friends computer, internet cafe, schools, colleges, etc., Though private browsing mode will not provide you with the complete privacy, but it has the ability to prevent your browsing history, cookies, searches, site data and other private information you have entered in forms.
Every browser available on the internet now has this option, but to get into that mode, you have to open the browser and then open a new incognito tab. If you prefer to browse in private mode always, then here is the step by step guide to starting the Google Chrome browser in Incognito Mode by Default.
What happens when you browse privately in Chrome:
- Chrome won’t save your browsing history, cookies and site data, or information entered in forms.
- Files you download and bookmarks you create will be kept.
- Your activity isn’t hidden from websites you visit, your employer or school, or your internet service provider.
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How To Open Google Chrome Browser in Incognito Mode by Default:
Step 1: Navigate to the Chrome Shortcut icon, which you use to open the browser. It may be in any location like the desktop shortcut or programs menu or taskbar icon.
Step 2: After locating the shortcut, Right-click on the Google Chrome and Choose Properties.
Step 3: Now a pop-up will open [make sure you are on the shortcut tab]. Now in the Target box, you will have the location of the Google Chrome application where it is installed.
Eg: "C:Program Files (x86)GoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe"
Step 4: Now add -incognito to the end of the text.
Eg: "C:Program Files (x86)GoogleChromeApplicationchrome.exe" -incognito
Step 5: Click OK and that’s it.
Now whenever you open Google Chrome browser using the shortcut, it will start the browser in Incognito Mode by Default.
In case if you want to revert back to normal, then follow the same steps and just remove the -incognito in the Target Box.
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