Downloading the latest version of Chrome makes it faster and adds the latest features to it. Updates also come with new functionalities and protect users against viruses, theft, etc. Are you looking to update Google Chrome on your computer? If so, in this read, you will learn four ways to update Google Chrome on Windows or Mac computers.
How to Update Google Chrome on Computer
Here, we have added ways to update Google Chrome on a computer, including auto-update, manual, and downloading the latest to update the browser.
Method 1- Enable Auto-Update (Windows)
Generally, Google Chrome automatically updates itself whenever a new version is available. However, if you have not enabled the auto-update, you will need to enable it. Here’s how you can enable it on Windows PC.
Step 1: Press the Windows+R key to open the Run window.
Step 2: Type MSConfig and hit enter or press OK.
Step 3: On the System Configuration window, tap on the Services tab.
Step 4: Scroll down and select the checkboxes for Google Update (gupdate) and Google Update (gupdatem).
Step 5: Once done, click on Apply then tap OK to save the changes.
Step 6: Finally, reboot or restart your PC, and now Google Chrome will automatically get updated.
Method 2- Manually Update the Chrome Browser (Windows, Mac)
By default, Chrome automatically updates itself in the background whenever you launch the browser. However, if you want to check whether there are any updates available, then you can also do it manually. Follow the below steps to check and update the browser.
Step 1: Open the Google Chrome browser on your PC.
Step 2: Click on the three-dots icon at the top and select Settings.
Step 3: On the settings page, tap on About Chrome from the sidebar.
Step 4: Now, Chrome will check and update the latest version of the browser.
Step 5: Once updated, or if it’s already updated, it will show that Google Chrome is up to date.
Method 3- Update Using the Latest Chrome Setup (Windows, Mac)
You can also update Chrome by manually downloading the latest version of the browser. Follow the below steps to download the latest setup and update it.
Step 1: Open a browser and visit a website that provides all the Chrome versions like uptodown, slimjet, etc.
Step 2: Head over to the latest version. Alternatively, visit Chrome’s official download website.
Step 3: Download the version of your choice and install it on your computer.
Once downloaded, the browser will be updated to the latest version. If you cannot install the setup, check our guide to fix Chrome not installing on Windows or Mac.
Understanding Different Chrome Apps and Their Update Frequency
Google Chrome has four different channels or apps which include Chrome Stable, Chrome Beta, Chrome Dev, and Chrome Canary, and all of them have different update frequencies. Below are the frequencies of updates for each channel.
- Chrome Stable: The update frequency of Chrome stable (regular Chrome) is mostly once or twice a month.
- Chrome Beta: The update frequency of the Beta app is weekly and it’s for the user who wants to try out new features in the beta phase, they may have bugs in it as it’s unstable.
- Chrome Dev: The update frequency of Chrome Dev is weekly and it’s for developers as it’s also unstable.
- Chrome Canary: The update frequency of this channel is daily, and it’s not recommended for users unless they know what they are doing, as it’s very unstable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I update Chrome on Windows 7?
Chrome version 110, scheduled to be released on Feb 2023, will be the last version supporting the two older Microsoft operating systems. However, Chrome will still work after version 110 but will not get any future updates on Windows 7 or 8.1.
Q. Why is Chrome not auto-updating on my Windows computer?
Chrome uses two System Services namely Google Update (gupdate) and Google Update (gupdatem) to check for the update and automatically update the browser. However, if you have not enabled them, then the browser will not check and update the browser.
To enable it, press the Win+R key > type MSConfig and press OK > tap on Services > select the checkboxes for Google Update (gupdate) and Google Update (gupdatem). Finally, press Apply, then click OK.
Q. How to check if my version of Chrome is updated or not?
To check if your browser is updated or not, open Google Chrome > tap on the three-dots icon > tap on More > select Help > choose About Google Chrome. Now, check if Chrome is up to date or not. Here’s more on how to check the browser version in Chrome, Edge, and other browsers.
Wrapping Up: Update Google Chrome on Computer
This is how you can update the Google Chrome browser on your PC. I hope the above article helped you update Google Chrome on Windows and Mac computers. If you have any queries related to the article, do let us know in the comments below. Stay tuned on Browser To Use for more such articles and How-tos.
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