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Google Chrome Is Not Updating: How to Fix?

By: Waseem Patwegar

If Google Chrome browser is not updating to the latest version, you can find below the steps to fix this problem on your computer.

Google Chrome Not Updating

Unable to Update Google Chrome in Windows 10/11

If Google Chrome browser fails to update on its own or when you try to manually update the browser, it should come up with an error message containing error codes, pointing to the likely reason for this problem.

If Google Chrome comes with “Chrome Failed to Update” message with no error code, the problem is usually due to your User account lacking the permission to install updates.

In other cases, the problem of Google Chrome not updating on a windows computer could be due to presence of malware, incompatible browser extensions, corrupted files and other reasons.

1. Manually Update Chrome Browser

1. Open Chrome Browser > click on 3-dots menu icon > hoover mouse on Help and click on About Google Chrome.

About Google Chrome

2. On the next screen, allow Google Chrome to check and apply the Updates (if available).

2. Run Chrome As Admin

As mentioned above, the problem could simply be due to installation of updates being disabled by the Admin for the User Account.

1. Right-click on Chrome browser Icon and select Run As Administrator option.

Run Google Chrome As Administrator

2. Once you are on Chrome browser, click on 3-dots menu icon > hoover mouse over Help and click on About Google Chrome.

About Google Chrome

3. On the next screen, allow Google Chrome to check and apply the updates.

3. Restart the Computer

The problem could be due to a minor glitch or a stuck process, preventing Chrome for updating. This can be fixed by restarting the computer.

Shut down the computer > wait for 60 seconds and Restart your device.

After the computer restarts, relauch the browser and try to manuallu update the browser.

4. Temporarily Disable Antivirus Program

The problem could be due to Google update being blocked by Windows Defender or some other third-party antivirus program installed on the computer.

Temporarily disable the Antivirus software program installed on your computer and see if this helps in fixing the issue.

5. Disable Browser Extensions

Incompatible browser extensions can block downloads and interfere with proper functioning of Chrome browser.

1. Open Chrome browser > click on 3-dots menu icon > More tools > Extensions.

Open Chrome Extensions Page

2. On the next screen, disable Extensions by moving the toggle to OFF position. If an extension is unnecessary, click on Remove to uninstall the extension.

Remove or Disable Chrome Extension

3. Restart Chrome browser and try to download the file again.

6. Reset Chrome Browser to Default Settings

Reset Chrome Browser to its default settings and see if this helps in fixing the problem.

1. Click on 3-dots icon and select Settings option in the drop-down menu.

Reset Chrome Browser

2. On the Settings screen, expand Advanced tab and select Reset & Clean up option in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Restore Settings to their original defaults option.

Restore Settings to Default Option in Chrome

3. On the pop-up, click on Reset Settings button.

Reset Chrome Settings

After Chrome Browser is Reset, try to access any webpage and see if you are still getting Google Chrome has stopped working error.

7. Try Chrome Clean up Tool

Google Chrome browser can help you find and remove harmful programs installed on the computer.

1. Click on 3-dots icon and select Settings in the drop-down menu.

2. On the Settings screen, expand Advanced tab and select Reset & Clean up option in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Clean up computer option.

Clean Up Computer Option in Google Chrome

3. Wait for Chrome to scan for harmful programs on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.

8. Reinstall Chrome

If above methods did not help, the installation of Chrome browser on your computer might be corrupted. The only remaining option in this case is to delete and Reinstall Google Chrome browser on your computer.

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