How to disable Google Chrome auto update?

Question

Does anyone know how to disable Google Chrome for being automatic update itself, it cause my web application always change?

I have tried these methods:

Answer 1

New Answer by 12-9-2018

I am facing same problem when I am try to use GooleChrome V-68 it tryto update V-71. Then I get solution by change the name of file GoogleUpdate.exe

For Windows 10 file path:_ C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update

Just rename the the file name of GoogleUpdate.exe to any name.

Check my screenshot for more understand.

Now it show Error when try to get update version install :P

Answer 2

Sort of "official method" is listed here: http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Disable-Google-Chrome-Update

In a nutshell:

1) download http://www.wikihow.com/Completely-Disable-Google-Chrome-Update

2) install it using gpedit.msc (click on Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates, then select 'Add/Remove Templates...' in 'Action' menu)

3) disable Chrome update in
Computer Configuration
  Administrative Templates
    Classic Administrative Templates
      Google
        Google Update
          Applications
            Google Chrome
by setting 'Update Policy Override' to 'Disabled'

Answer 3

For Ubuntu:

1. go to 'Software & Updates'.
2. click 'Other Software' tab.
3. Uncheck the next checkbox 'http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main'

Answer 4

For Mac OS, you'll have to remove permissions, but leave the directory

$ sudo chown root:wheel GoogleSoftwareUpdate
$ sudo chmod = GoogleSoftwareUpdate

Answer 5

Actually, you can shut down the automatic update function through Chrome browser settings. Or you can do it via altering system registry entries. You can view detailed tips here http://blog.doofix.com/how-to-stop-google-chrome-from-automatic-update/ Hope this helps!

Answer 6

1. On your Chrome browser's address bar, type in 'about:plugins' and hit ENTER.

2. Find the plugin called 'Google Update' and click disable.

3. Restart your browser for the changes to take effect.