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    Is there a way to back the settings up manually if I don't want to use a Google account?
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    Just back up and restore the folder C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default. Default could possibly be changed if you are logged in as a non-default user but not synced.
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    Where is the Chrome back-up stored?
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    It is stored in the Google cloud. This means you can lose your device, damage it, your drive may die etc, but you will be able to restore your settings and bookmarks with ease. The plugins aren't stored there.
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    How can I restore/find/download the version of Google Chrome that has the 3 bar main menu button in the upper right hand side of Chrome when I open the browser window?
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    You can search for Google Chrome on Google and then download it from the Google Chrome website!
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    If you log in to your Google account and enable sync, does all of your previous Google Chrome history (when you weren't logged in) also get synced? If so, can it be accessed from a different device?
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    No, sync will only sync your history that is linked with your account (from when you signed in). In your sync settings, make sure you have 'sync history' enabled to access search history on other devices.
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