
When uploading through the Chrome Developer Dashboard, the dashboard creates the crx file automatically. # PackagingĮxtensions and themes are served as. If you are distributing an extension or theme solely through the Chrome Web Store, consult Webstore hosting and updating. This article describes how to package, host, and update crx files from a general purpose web server. Unwanted software might stop Chrome from updating correctly.Linux is the only platform where Chrome users can install extensions that are hosted outside of the Chrome Web Store. Try rebooting your computer and updating Chrome again. The update might not have completed on your computer.

Make sure software updates aren't blocked from going online.Review antivirus, firewall, or parental control settingsĬheck the settings for your antivirus, firewall, or parental control software. If your computer doesn't let you complete these steps, contact the person who has administrator rights to your computer to complete the Chrome update. On Mac, download Google Software Update again and try reinstalling.On Windows, try the standalone installer.Download Chrome again and try reinstalling.Make sure your computer meets the system requirements.It's possible that some files are missing on your computer. Other errors that mention that "Update failed".Google Chrome may not be able to keep itself updated.This computer will no longer receive Chrome updates because Windows XP and Windows Vista are no longer supported.Update failed (Error: 7 or 12) An error occurred while checking for updates: Download failed.Update failed (Error: 4 or 10) An error occurred while checking for updates: Update check failed to start.

Update failed (Error: 3 or 11) An error occurred while checking for updates: Update server not available.Update failed: Updates are disabled by administrator.If you're having problems updating Chrome on your computer, you might see:
