By default, Google Chrome automatically updates itself to make sure you’re running the safest and best optimized version of Chrome. Sometimes the auto-update process hiccups, however, and you need to manually adjust it. The process is more complicated than it should be, but don’t worry: we’re here to walk you through it.
Remove bad software and other programs on your computer that you don't remember installing. On your Mac computer, open Finder.
On the left, click Applications. Look for any programs you don't recognize, then do one of the following:.
Double-click Uninstall or Uninstaller, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you don't see these options, drag the icon from the Applications folder into the Trash. Empty your trash when you're done. Programs to remove Here are some common programs that might change your settings and are known to cause problems. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later. An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable Fix Windows 'No longer supported' error If your computer meets the Windows system requirements above, but Chrome isn't starting or you see the error message 'This computer will no longer receive Google Chrome updates because Windows XP and Windows Vista are no longer supported,' you might have Chrome set to run in Windows' Compatibility Mode.
Turn off Compatibility Mode:. On your computer, right-click the Chrome icon.
Click Properties Compatibility. Uncheck 'Run this program in compatibility mode for.'
Follow these steps to keep it up to date:. Choose System Preferences from the Apple () menu, then click Software Update to check for updates. If any updates are available, click the Update Now button to install them. Or click ”More info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. When Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, macOS and all of its apps are also up to date.
That includes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime. To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps downloaded from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
Such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,. follow these steps to keep it up to date:. Open the App Store app on your Mac. Click Updates in the App Store toolbar.
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Use the Update buttons to download and install any updates listed. When the App Store shows no more updates, your version of macOS and all of its apps are up to date. That includes, iBooks, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
Later versions are available. To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu () System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install. If you're using, get OS X updates by choosing Software Update from the Apple menu.