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Today, Mytour will show you how to stop Google Chrome from automatically updating on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Please keep in mind that disabling Chrome updates may expose your device and other connected devices to potential security breaches or online attacks.
Steps
On Windows
Save your work. You will need to restart your computer at the final step of this method, so make sure you’ve saved everything before proceeding.
Start
Type run. The Run program will be located on your computer.
Click on Run. The icon that resembles a flying envelope is at the top of the Start menu. After clicking it, the Run window will open on the left side of the screen.
- You can later open Run by pressing ⊞ Win+R.
Type msconfig into the Run text box. When executed, this command will open the Windows System Configuration window.
Click OK at the bottom of the Run window. The System Configuration window will then open.
Click on the Services tab at the top of the System Configuration window.
Check the box for "Hide all Microsoft services" at the bottom left corner of the window. This will reduce the number of services listed and help avoid accidentally disabling essential Windows services.
Scroll down until you find the two "Google Update Service" entries. Both of these are from the manufacturer "Google Inc." and are usually listed next to each other.
- You can sort by manufacturer by clicking the Manufacturer tab near the top of the window.
Uncheck the boxes next to the "Google Update Service" entries. Click the checkbox next to each "Google Update Service" item to deselect it.
Click Apply at the bottom of the window. All Google Update services will be disabled.
Click on the OK at the bottom of the window.
Click on Restart when prompted. The computer will save your changes and reboot, ensuring Google Chrome no longer updates automatically.
On Mac
Click the Go option at the top of the Mac screen. A dropdown menu will appear.
- If you can't find the Go option, click on the desktop or open Finder to bring it back.
Hold down the ⌥ Option key at the bottom left of your Mac keyboard. The Library folder will appear in the Go dropdown menu.
Click on the Library near the bottom of the Go dropdown menu. The Library folder will open.
Open the "Google" folder. Scroll down until you find the folder labeled "Google" and double-click to open it.
Select the "GoogleSoftwareUpdate" folder. Click on this folder (located inside the Google folder).
Click the File option at the top left corner of your screen. A dropdown menu will appear.
Click on the Get Info task in the File dropdown menu. The Info window will open.
Rename the folder. Click on the folder name at the top of the window, then type in a new name (e.g., NoUpdate).
- You may need to click the clock icon at the bottom right of the window and enter your user password.
Press ⏎ Return. The folder name will change.
Restart your Mac computer.Apple menu
Restart...Restart NowTrên iPhone
Cuộn xuống và nhấn vào iTunes & App Store (iTunes & Kho ứng dụng). Tùy chọn này nằm giữa trang Settings. Trang cài đặt App Store sẽ mở ra.
Trên Android
Nhấn vào nút ☰ ở góc trên, bên trái màn hình. Một trình đơn sẽ bật ra.
Click on Settings. This option is located in the middle of the pop-up menu. The Settings page will appear.
- On some Android devices, you may need to scroll down to find Settings.
Click on Auto-update apps at the top of the screen. Another menu will open.
Click on Do not auto-update apps option. This is located at the top of the pop-up menu. Automatic app updates will be disabled, meaning no apps— including Google Chrome— will update automatically from now on.
Advice
- Disabling Chrome Update is useful if you're trying to run Chrome on an outdated or unsupported operating system.
Warning
- Preventing Chrome from updating will make your computer more vulnerable to viruses and online intrusions.
