Solved chrome wont update

[djpete]

Thanks anyway Callender.
I disabled the firewall and Avast and also checked Hosts file (Nothing unusual in there)
Still same issue

 

[djpete]

double post

 

[djpete]

Firewall looks ok too (attached)

 

[djpete]

did sfc and says could not repair some files see log.
For anyone interested cbs log here

CBS.log - Google Drive

 

[Callender]

Well according to Google here's some info of Google Update:

Chrome’s recovery component tries to repair Google Update in case it is broken.

They don't say what breaks it.

Try this:

Type: chrome://components

in the address bar and see if you can update anything listed.

You've done everything suggested here: Fix Chrome update problems & failed updates - Chrome Help except "check for malware" - so maybe run some scans. I'm not a malware removal expert. I do not think that lock icon should be showing up on that folder.

Did you try running "junction box" and "link magic" ?

 

[djpete]

i even did a restore from 20 days back of a ghost backup.
Same!
Am doing full scans with Malwarebytes and Avast which I do weekly in any case BUT..to be sure.

Those update checks in chrome only one updated the others seem stuck with
checking for status...
!!!!!!!!!!!
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[djpete]

no viruses detected. 2 different scans avast and malwarebytes.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Callender]

Try running Junction Box.

Junction Box restores default junctions and permissions.

 

[Callender]

i even did a restore from 20 days back of a ghost backup.
Same!

Is that a full system image backup that restores your windows partition? If so try a router reset (usually there's a button on the back) and also reboot.

Another thought: Try changing DNS just in case there's some corruption.

See the tutorial here: DNS Addressing - How to Change in Windows 7

An easy way to change DNS: Paypal login returns "obsolete cipher suite" error then freezes

Another thought - check your system clock.

Is it accurate or only a few seconds out? Check here: Accurate Time

 

[djpete]

restored all junctions. rebooted.
same.
I'm going to try ghost again and use my oldest backup...

 

[Eric3742]

Hmmm.....


Don't feel offended, as i am to say this directly.


Never use 3rd party software to do this type of uninstall on any program & application.

Throw away all these 3rd party by uninstall them, as they may add more issue to your problems.

Google Chrome will work under Windows OS & other OS, as it is written especially for each OS.

The issue is: How do 3rd party software know how Google Chrome works on Windows OS & other OS.

They are not engineering and use only basic rule to uninstall, that is to say, they may use Windows uninstall program to do the work, And at the same time, add more unnecessary other software into your computer.
The rule is: Marketing. That is their profit and to survive in these markets. They are not virus, but...


I have stop using these 3rd party "unknown" software to do the task where Windows can do the job.
Ever since i stop, my Windows OS is stable, as compared to the past with problem keep pop-up every now and then.

 

[Eric3742]

Hmmm...

Is your Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit.
Use the correct version accordingly.

Follow this steps.

1. Go to C:\Windows\Temp --> and delete all files, and if cannot delete then select Skip

2. Next go to C:\Users\Eric\AppData\Local\Temp <replace Eric to your account-name> delete all files, skip if cannot delete.

3. Go to Control Panel and select Uninstall Program, and if Google Chrome is there, uninstall it.

4. Now, go to this link:

Chrome for Desktop

4.1. This is standalone install. When you are installing, maybe it is best to remove internet connection to avoid past error, ie to avoid installation from the website.

5. There is one option which indicate if you want to retain your preference, NO --> That is to overwrite all previous setting, which may be quite messy already.

6. If still unable to work, then repeat from step 1 to 5.


7. If still unable to work, then there is another workaround method.

 

[Eric3742]

Do note that this is your decision.


My method is my way to resolve any problems that i encountered.
I do my own troubleshooting.

 

[djpete]

thanks Eric.
I think I have tried most of that.

So did an image backup from 60 days ago.
Now I don't get an error but it just keeps spinning trying to check. Also same thing happens for windows update.
It never finds update just keeps trying

 

[djpete]

I even tried to do a fresh install last night of Win 7. It gave an error that media driver was not installed and could not complete!
Even if I could fix that I would reinstall Win 7 as painful as that would be with all my programs and settings

 

[djpete]

its fixed!

 

[Callender]

There are a few optional updates that need installing to fix windows updates in a certain order. Might require manually downloading and installing.

If you've still got a problem after a system image backup I have to suspect the router. Just reset it and reboot and see what happens.

RE: Fresh install of Windows 7. Windows Updates will not work and it's days of fun trying to patch and update everything so personally I'd avoid going down that route.

 

[djpete]

got a message your preference file is corrupted and cannot be fixed and it rebooted chrome and updated. Checked in About and it says up to date!!

 

[Callender]

Okay enlighten us. What fixed it?

 

[djpete]

I thought win 7 still has updates until 2020?