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Is it possible to launch Chrome with everything disabled except the web view (No toolbars, menu options etc.) and have it load a predefined website? It would be preferable if I could control the size of the window as well.

I don't think the Chrome Kiosk mode will help because if I understand correctly it will run full screen and prevent other use of the computer while it's running.

I recall seeing some web-based app load Chrome this way but I'm not sure what to look for.

Scenario: I've got a Foscam security camera which I view/control via a web browser. I thought it'd be convenient to have a shortcut on my desktop which would launch Chrome and directly load the camera, in a small window with no other obstractions in the view.

HaukurHaf
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  • I know what you mean. I'd start researching pop-up windows. Maybe create an html file and call it as a popup? I'm thinking there will be some Javascript involved; probably a few lines of code to it. – ejbytes Jun 05 '16 at 22:06
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    Look at chrome app mode – Zalmy Jun 06 '16 at 00:41
  • Thanks @Zalmy, seems to be what I'm looking for, at least the closest I can get to what I need. – HaukurHaf Jun 06 '16 at 13:15

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Select More tools (or tools depending on your Chrome version) from your Chrome Menu button → Add to desktop... or Create application shortcuts

Otherwise, if you don't need it to be fully automated, run the shortcut and press F11 but it will always be in fullscreen mode, unfortunately.

Source

Here is where I found this information.

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create shortcut or run the following command replacing YourURL with the one you want.

"%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --new-window --app=http://www.YourURL
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