

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. This page also tells you which version of Chrome you're using.3. A scan will automatically initiate once the webpage loads. To do so, select the More icon, hover over Help and press About Google Chrome.However, you can also manually check for new versions. Chrome regularly scans for updates and will notify you when one is available.If you don't see Update Google Chrome then you're either using the latest version or the newest update hasn't yet rolled out to your device (this can take up to a week). Alternatively, you can select Note Now to restart Chrome at a late time. The tabs open when you updated the browser will relaunch as soon as the browser restarts. To update Chrome, select the "Update Google Chrome" option in the More menu, then relaunch the browser.Orange means the update has been available for four days and red means its been at least a week since the update became available. When an update is available, an arrow will appear in a colored circle next to "Update Google Chrome." If the icon is green, then an update has been pending for 48 hours.Whether you're a Mac or Windows user, the first step is to select the More icon (a vertical line of circles) from the top-right corner of Chrome.
