Update failed (error: 3)An error occurred while checking for updates:


  1. XXSSSXXX
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    Update failed (error: 3)An error occurred while checking for updates:


    i just installed google chrome from online installer and then i moved the file using application mover to the HDD.. then i pasted a symlink in "C:\Program Files (x86)\" ... "C:\" is the SSD where the windows and the drivers are installed.... when i turn on chrome everything works file.. but the updater doesn't work... when i try to update i get this:

    Update failed (error: 3)An error occurred while checking for updates:-untitled.png

    can anyone help me get that fixed.. thanks!
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  3. Boozad
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    Just uninstall Chrome then install it directly to the destination you want it installed instead of moving it post installation.
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  4. XXSSSXXX
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    why don't you show me how..
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  6. Boozad
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    Change Google Chrome installation path.
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