Chrome: Update doesn't work - so fix the problem

If Chrome shows you the "Update failed" message, the update is not working properly. In this post, we'll show you how to fix the problem.

Chrome update does not work: Windows compatibility mode

Chrome usually installs updates automatically. However, updates are no longer available for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7 and 10.8. To continue receiving Chrome updates, you must be using a newer operating system. Run the browser in Windows compatibility mode, although for example you have installed Windows 7, deactivate the mode:

1. To do this, right-click on the Chrome icon in your taskbar or program list.
2. Navigate to "Properties" by right-clicking again and in the next window to "Compatibility".
3. Remove the check mark from "Run program in compatibility mode for".

Chrome Update: Check for malware and update browser manually

First restart your computer and check whether you have an active internet connection.

1. Open Chrome and see if the browser has automatically updated after the restart.
2. To do this, first click on the three dots in the toolbar on the far right edge of the menu bar.
3. Go to "Properties".
4. Click on "About" in the left menu bar. You can now see whether your Chrome version is up to date.
5. Download the Chrome Software Cleaner and use it to search for malware that prevents an update.
6. You then have the option of removing the malware found.
7. If no malware was found, download the current version of Chrome onto your computer.
8. Uninstall the browser. However, do not remove the profile information here. In this way, favorites and Co. are retained.
9. Then reinstall Chrome.

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