Some users have complained that when trying to install Google Chrome on their Windows 11/10 PC, it doesn’t work. It shows a No updates available error message. They can download the installation file, but the installation process is interrupted and this message is seen again and again. For those who are facing this problem, the solutions described in this article will be helpful. Before using the fixes, you should also check if your Internet connection is working properly and run the Google Chrome installer file as administrator. If you still have the same problem, use these solutions.

Why can’t I install Chrome update?

If you are unable to install a Chrome update, this may happen if the update server is unavailable, your Internet connection is unstable, or the administrator disables updates. Your antivirus or firewall settings may also be the cause, as security tools can block software updates. Additionally, unwanted software or malware can also interrupt the update process.

Google Chrome No updates available during installation

If you receive this No updates available error when installing Google Chrome On Windows 11/10, use the fixes listed below:

1. Temporarily disable the antivirus or firewall program
2. Use the offline installer
3. Completely remove the Chrome browser and reinstall it.

Let’s check these options.

1) Temporarily disable the antivirus or firewall program

Your antivirus program or firewall may prevent software updates and prevent them from going online. If this is the cause, temporarily disable Microsoft Defender antivirus And turn off windows firewall or another third-party security tool that you use on your Windows PC. Run the installer and you should be able to install the Chrome browser. After that, you can reactivate the antivirus program and firewall.

2) Use the offline installer

This hotfix helped some users resolve this issue. If the installer file fails to retrieve files to update or install the browser, you can use offline installer from Google Chrome. The standalone installer does not need to connect to Google servers to retrieve update files in order to install it. This is also useful if you have a slow and unstable Internet connection. SO, download Google Chrome offline standalone installer and run it. You will be able to install Chrome browser on your Windows successfully.

3) Completely remove Chrome browser and reinstall it

After uninstalling a program or application, its residual files (e.g. registry entries, empty folders, etc.) may remain on the PC. For this reason, you may encounter problems when reinstalling the program. So if that’s the reason you’re seeing a no updates available error while installing Chrome on your Windows PC, then completely remove the Chrome browser and reinstall it. Once you uninstall Google Chrome using Control Panel or Settings app, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer, type C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Google in the address bar, then press Enter. Delete Chrome folder
2. Access C:\Programs\Google and delete Chromium folder from this location
3. Go to C:\Programs (x86)\Google and delete the Chrome folder
4. Navigate to the following path in the Registry Editor window and delete it Google key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node

Restart your PC and run the Google Chrome installer. You will now be able to complete the installation process.

That’s all.

Related: Chrome update failed with error codes 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, etc.

Google Chrome won’t update on Windows

By default, Chrome browser regularly checks for updates, automatically installs and applies a new update. However, if Google Chrome won’t update on your Windows 11/10 PC, you can update it manually by going to the About Chrome page (chrome://settings/help) in Google Chrome settings. If you’re having trouble updating Chrome, clear your browser’s cache and cookies, then try again. Also make sure Google Update Service is running and its Startup type is set to Automatic.

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