How to disable Chrome's automatic update in Windows 10

1. Introduction
2. Disable Chrome's automatic update in Windows 10
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Introduction:

Google Chrome's automatic update feature allows the browser to download and install update files at the same time as Chromium project versions. This makes the web browser always up to date. But many times, some updates create problems for Chrome and you have to deal with different errors. Many users decide to disable automatic update in Google Chrome.

So, here you will find a simple method to prevent Chrome from automatically updating in Windows 10 through the system configuration. It does not provide the user with complete control over the update. It ensures that updates are automatically installed on computer systems.

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Disable Chrome's automatic update in Windows 10

1.    Press the combination of Win + R, and then type the msconfig command in the box space. After that, do not forget to press Enter to execute the command.

2.    This will open a new system configuration window for your device. Here, go to the Services tab to disable the automatic update of Chrome.

3.    Select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box at the end of the window. This is just a preventive measure in order not to stop important services by mistake.

4.    Locate Google Update (gupdate), Google Update (gupdatem) in the list of services. Then uncheck only the boxes in front of the Services and click on the Disable button. Finally, select Apply, then OK and restart your PC.

This is a simple step to prevent Google Chrome from automatically updating in Windows 10. Now the browser will not receive the Chromium project files after each release and you will keep the same version

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