Then, type services.msc and select OK to bring up the Services applet.Ģ. If it consistently fails to do that (as in, you can only update the browser manually), you must configure the service to start alongside the operating system.ġ. Reconfigure the Google Update ServiceĬhrome relies on a background service called the Google Update Service to apply updates automatically. If you use Windows Security only, look around the Windows Firewall’s rules and settings to confirm that nothing’s amiss. You must also ensure that you haven’t restricted access to the following websites:Īlternatively, disabling any third-party anti-malware utilities running on your computer for the duration of an update may also help. If you use a third-party anti-malware utility with an integrated firewall, open its configuration pane and ensure that Google Chrome and the Google Installer ( GoogleUpdate.exe) have permissions to connect to the internet. If Chrome manages to detect and remove harmful software, run a system-wide malware scan using Windows Security or a reputed third-party malware removal utility. Alternatively, select Windows 7 or a newer version of Windows.
Switch to the Compatibility tab and uncheck the Run this program in compatibility mode for option. Then, right-click chrome.exe and select Properties.Ģ. Suppose you don’t use a desktop shortcut, open File Explorer and go to Local Disk (C:) > Program Files > Google > Chrome > Application. Right-click the Google Chrome desktop shortcut and select Properties. Deactivating compatibility mode (or selecting Windows 7 or later) can help fix that.ġ. If you’ve configured Chrome to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP or Windows Vista, you can’t update the browser since Google no longer supports both operating systems. Disable or Reconfigure Compatibility Mode If that fails, you must reset the network settings in Windows.
If Chrome continues to run into issues connecting to or downloading from Google’s update servers, try resetting the router. Execute the following commands one after the other:ģ. Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).Ģ. If you experience spotty internet connectivity throughout Chrome, try resetting the IP (Internet Protocol) lease for your PC.ġ.
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