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How do I update Google Chrome?I'm having fun with Google Chrome but am wondering: how the heck do you get an update to it when there's a new version? Do you just wait until the social networks are abuzz, or does the program automatically check? Your timing is splendid! As it happens, Google just this evening released an update to its barnstorming Google Chrome web browser and so I expect a lot of people will have this same question. With Windows you know that it automagically updates (assuming you have autoupdate turned on) but what about individual Windows applications? A bit of digging reveals how this works in Chrome: the update subsystem is displayed as part of the About Google Chrome window, including an indication that there's a new version - if there is - and how to get it. First, of course, like with anything else to do with Chrome, you have to figure out how to get there! To find the "About Google Chrome" box, you need to click on the little wrench icon: ![]() Then you probably would never notice this, but it actually checks for a new version back at Google central when this window launches. This time I caught it in the act: ![]() A few moments later, the bottom portion changes to tell me what's going on: ![]() Do I want to update? Uh, yeah! I click on "Update Now" and... ![]() It took me a few minutes before it had finished downloading the new version of Google Chrome, but once it did, finally, I saw this: ![]() I quit and restarted the browser, and now when I go to the About Google Chrome window, you'll notice the version and release numbers are updated: ![]() Now I did this manually. I would be surprised if the browser didn't automatically check when you launched it next, so you can probably just ignore the update until it tells you to check it out. But if you're impatient or want to gain more control over the process, well, now you know how to do so! Finally, if you haven't yet installed Google Chrome, you might want to check out my handy tutorial: How to download and install Google Chrome.
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Written by Dave Taylor)
Tagged: google chrome, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft windows xp, windows vista, winxp Previous: How do I add a new extra account to Microsoft Entourage? Next: How do I update Firefox on my Windows XP system? Subscribe!
Thanks for Tweeting this Dave, great info. Posted by: Randy Gniadecki at September 6, 2008 9:49 PMGreat info about how to update Chrome - not easy to find out by yourself :) Cheers! Posted by: Johan Danforth at September 9, 2008 2:12 AMthere are so many advantages and features with Chrome, such as it's speed, for example; now if only they would take care it's flighty cookie management... Posted by: film fan at September 16, 2008 4:43 PMi have no words for appreciations for the Google services and prompt action and reply from the Google Team. Who are always helpful to the customers. Being a retired senior citizen, i am utilizing free Google services because i am not in position to purchase the software. i am always thankful to the Google Team the services rendered to the poor people, senior citizen and to the students. Thanks for the useful information. Posted by: Shafar at October 26, 2008 10:47 AMI have read one of ur article that really helped me while my first dynamic site. Now i got a confusion and I wanna ask u what does this regular expression mean i will be v thankful Best Regards hey Regards I installed google chrome and found it faster and more user friendly, however after 3 weeks I have returned to IE8 due to Hey dave, wonder if you know any information about Microsoft works word processor... Basically when i scroll down the page it scrolls really fast and i need to know how to slow it down? Could you help me with any of these questions Thank you for you time, Callum Posted by: callum at May 24, 2009 8:03 AMHi Callum. Check here for help with Microsoft Works: http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/support.mspx Posted by: Dave Taylor at May 27, 2009 11:07 AMThanks for a precise and to-the-point explanation. Only thing I would love to see here, is an updated picture of a later (latest?) version of Chrome, though I can also see the value of stating when this feature became available. If it's easier to add a text line stating the latest version, I guess that would be just as nice. Keep up the good work! :-) Posted by: Trond B Krokli at June 16, 2009 11:43 AMHi Dave, I have installed Google Chrome and didnot choose the quick launch. But now i find it nice and how do i set the quick launch(without reinstallation)? Posted by: javier at June 28, 2009 11:29 PMnice. thx realy sorted that out 4 me :) I have Google Chrome on my Desktop. In the download screen there about three earlier downloaded scripts that would not go away even I clear all downloaded items. Every time I open the download screen I see my old 3 downloaded scripts that will come up again. Please help. Thanks Hi Dave ,I have version one of the chrome and when i check "About google chrome" as u mentioned it says "update server not available" This was awesome. I typed in Google "How do you updated Google Chrome" and there this was. Now I know how. It was actually a very easy thing that I could have discovered, if I wasn't too lazy, lol. I like Google Chrome, but... what I don't like is the fact that when users on deviantART create their own skins or themes for it, they are only able to be installed by swapping the .dll file, and if the themes .dll file that they provide, isn't compatible with the version you have, then it won't work. It shouldn't be tied to the version you have, that's unfair. Also I don't like the fact that Google won't let users make their own themes, and put them up on their site, instead they have celebrities, and artists the world already knows... which is not fair. If there are ways to make themes not tie to the .dll file, and be able to work with any version, no problem - just one click install deal. Then I'd be happy. Posted by: Russ at October 23, 2009 7:47 AMhow do i re-install live messanger? Posted by: erron at October 30, 2009 9:39 PMgoogle chrome not compatible with any capture software,example ashampoo snap not work capture Good helpful tips if anybody would be interested in Farmville Walkthroughs check this out :) have a nice day ya'll. Posted by: Steve Bearden at January 21, 2010 7:29 PMI am go to about box for update can i download google chrome 4 on my windows xp service pack 2? if yes tell me the downloading site. BTW, Chrome tries to update itself behind the scenes using chrome_updater.exe, which seems not available on computer, and seems created temporarily intentionally for update process. But the question, why ISN'T there any option to disable Google Chrome updates? Or couldn't i find it? Thanks! Posted by: Onur at March 25, 2010 2:48 PMI'm not running Chrome on my PC at this point, but Onur, if you go into preferences and unselect "automatically check for updates", does that cause the chrome_updater.exe to not launch when the program is started up? Posted by: Dave Taylor at March 26, 2010 5:33 AMI always like google web browser,i think google is thanks.. really help full.. Posted by: slinger at October 12, 2010 3:11 AMQuick and clear information, thanks! Posted by: A at December 3, 2010 2:58 PMGoogle Chrome seems to still have problems streaming certain online games. Funnytowers.com is a game that seems to run error free exclusively, only on Internet Explorer. Now, I absolutely LOVE Google Chrome, and I recommend it to every one of my friends who is computer/internet savvy. But not being able to implement my favorite browser and my favorite internet game is disheartening to say the least. PLEASE fix it. I would love to make Google Chrome my only browser but I simply can't do it if I can't play my beloved Funny Towers game within Google Chrome. Posted by: Jeremiah Saldana at January 22, 2011 12:38 PMJust what I needed. Although a few things have changed, this was perfect. Now it doesn't ask you if you want to upgrade, it just starts for you. In addition, there is now a relaunch button, to more easily restart the browser. Posted by: Tim at August 5, 2011 10:17 AMthanks for the information - a bit hard to find on your own.... Posted by: Donald at September 26, 2011 6:33 PMI have something to say, now that you mention it, but ...
I do have a comment, now that you mention it!
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