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How to Block or Delete Google Update Files in Windows

Find and remove googleupdate.exe files on Windows 10

By Mary Landesman Mary Landesman Writer Brevard College Mary Landesman is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a security expert. She was named as one of the women to watch in IT security. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 8, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

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Search for googleupdate to find and delete all Google Update files. In Task Manager, click Startup > Google Update Core > Disable.In Task Scheduler, right-click any Google Update task and select Delete. In the Windows Registry Editor, enter the following:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ Run\. Then, right-click Google Update and select Delete. This article explains how to disable Google updates and delete the googleupdate.exe file on Windows.

How to Block or Remove Google Update Files

To remove Google Update files from your Windows computer: Make a backup of the Windows system registry before removing files in case you want to restore the files later. Use the search feature in the Windows taskbar to locate and delete all instances of the Google Update files by searching for googleupdate. You may be prompted to stop certain Windows services when attempting to delete update files. Open Task Manager and select the Startup tab. Choose Google Update Core, then select Disable. Open Windows Task Scheduler and select Task Scheduler Library in the left pane. Search for task scheduler in the Windows search box to locate and open Task Scheduler. Right-click any Google Update tasks you see, then select Delete. Press Windows key+R on the keyboard to open the Run window, then enter regedit and select OK to open Windows Registry Editor. Enter the following subkey in the text field at the top, then press Enter: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ Right-click Google Update in the right pane and select Delete. Select Yes to confirm the deletion. Close Registry Editor and reboot the computer.

Common Locations of Google Update Files

The steps above may not remove all Google Update files on your computer. Check the following directories for remaining files: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\UpdateC:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Google\Update\ Googleupdate.exe files are usually located in a folder named Update within the Google application's installation directory. You may also see files named GoogleUpdateHelper, GoogleUpdateBroker, GoogleUpdateCore, and GoogleUpdateOnDemand, all of which can be deleted. Use a portable version of Google Chrome to avoid installing services and other automated Google Update files.

What Are Google Update Files

Google Update files allow apps to communicate with Google Play Services to install new updates automatically when an update becomes available. These files may attempt to access the internet without requesting permission, which can slow down your connection and interfere with other downloads. While there's no single way to rid the system of Google Update files without deleting the parent application, a permission-based firewall program like ZoneAlarm can be used to block updates temporarily from Google on Windows. Sometimes this behavior may persist even after the parent application is uninstalled. In this case, you must manually delete the Google Update files. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices What's Conhost.exe in Windows? What Does it Do? How to Remove Write Protection on a Micro SD Card How to Delete Temporary Files in Windows What Is Svchost.exe (Service Host)? How to Fix Error Code 0x80004005 How to Stop the Automatic Installation of Suggested Windows 11 Apps How to Enable or Disable the Administrator Account in Windows Task Manager (What It Is & How to Use It) What Is IAStorIcon.exe? How to Remove the Recycle Bin From a Windows Desktop What lsass.exe Is & How It Affects Your Computer How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10 How to Delete Files on Mac What Is the Control Panel in Windows? What Is a Registry Hive? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies