How to Fix Google Chrome Update Error 0x80040902
128How to Fix Google Chrome Update Error 0x80040902
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Some Windows users are seeing the Error Code 0x80040902 when they try to update Google Chrome to the latest version. In most cases, the problem occurs with the 64-bit version of Chrome.
In some cases, this problem will occur due to a series of stuck Chrome processes that are unable to establish connections with the Google download server. In this case, a restart or a series of commands that will stop every involved process should fix the issue.
Once you have installed Google Chrome web browser in your PC, you do not have to worry about updating it manually as it keeps updating itself automatically whenever a new version is released by Google. But you can also manually initiate the update by opening the chrome://settings/help page in the web browser. This will cause it to check whether a new update is available and if it detects a new available version, it will start downloading and updating the browser.
But sometimes when manually initiating the update it fails to update the browser. In the version 60, it shows an error 0x80040902 and refuses to install the downloaded update file. This happens when some of the processes related to the Google Update service become unresponsive or are stopped. Easiest way to fix this problem is to reboot your Windows PC and attempt an update right after Windows loads.
Recently we received a Google Chrome error while updating. In our case, the error read "An error occurred while checking for updates: The installer failed to uncompress archive. Please download Google Chrome again. (error code 7: 0x80040902: 50 -- system level)." Here's what to do next.
If your A/V solution has recently resolved a browser hijacker threat (or a similar malware rooted in your Browser), it’s possible that it also ended up quarantining some files used during the updating process. If this scenario is applicable, you should use a powerful uninstaller to remove every leftover file, then install the latest version of Chrome manually.
Kaspersky AV and a few other 3rd party A/V might end up blocking communications with the Google update server due to a false positive. In this case, whitelisting the Chrome processes or uninstalling the overprotective suite should fix the issue.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).