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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "i%20use%20windows%2011%20with%20jaws%20for%20windows.%20how%20do%20i%20check%20for%20updates%20to%20google%20chrome%3F%20how%20do%20i%20set%20my%20google%20chrome%20to%20automatically%20install%20udpates%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you use Windows 11 with JAWS, here\u2019s how to check for updates for Google Chrome, and how to ensure Chrome automatically updates.\n\n---\n\n## How to check for Chrome updates\n\nHere are steps you can follow; JAWS works well as long as you know where to find the controls:\n\n1. Open Google Chrome.  \n2. Press **Alt + F** (or **Alt + E**) to open the Chrome menu (three dots in top right corner).  \n3. Use the arrow keys to go down to **Help**, then press Enter.  \n4. Under Help, select **About Google Chrome** and press Enter.  \n   - At this page, Chrome will automatically check for updates and begin downloading if any are available. ([google.com](https://www.google.com/chrome/update/?utm_source=openai))  \n5. If an update has been downloaded, there should be a **Relaunch** or **Restart** button. Press Enter on it to complete the update. ([google.com](https://www.google.com/chrome/update/?utm_source=openai))\n\nJAWS should announce the \u201cAbout Google Chrome\u201d section when the menu opens, and it will also speak when new updates are found after entering this screen.\n\n---\n\n## How auto-updates work in Chrome / ensuring they are enabled\n\nChrome is designed to update automatically in the background, but there are a few things that need to be properly configured:\n\n- Chrome uses two background Windows services: **Google Update Service (gupdate)** and **Google Update Service (gupdatem)**. These services must be set to **Automatic** and be running. If either is disabled or stopped, automatic updates may not happen. ([techyorker.com](https://techyorker.com/fix-google-chrome-no-update-is-available-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Chrome periodically checks for updates and applies them automatically when you close and reopen the browser. If a pending update is ready, Chrome may show a small indicator near your profile picture (in the top right). ([google.com](https://www.google.com/chrome/update/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## Making sure Chrome updates automatically\n\nSince Chrome is generally set up to auto\u2010update by default, you usually don't need to change anything. But if updates aren't happening, here are some things to check or do:\n\n1. **Check that the Google Update services are running**  \n   - Press **Win + R**, type `services.msc`, press Enter.  \n   - Find **Google Update Service (gupdate)** and **Google Update Service (gupdatem)** in the list.  \n   - Use arrow keys to navigate. If their **Startup Type** is not *Automatic*, or if they are disabled, set them to **Automatic** and start them. ([techyorker.com](https://techyorker.com/fix-google-chrome-no-update-is-available-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Make sure no policies are preventing updates**  \n   Sometimes changes in Windows Registry or Group Policy may disable updates. For instance, registry keys like `UpdateDefault`, `AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes` under `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Google\\Update` can block updates. ([techyorker.com](https://techyorker.com/fix-google-chrome-no-update-is-available-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Restart Chrome / the PC**  \n   Even when automatic updates are downloaded, they often apply only after Chrome is closed and reopened, or sometimes only after a PC restart. Relaunch when prompted. ([google.com](https://www.google.com/chrome/update/?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Reinstall if needed**  \n   If update services are damaged or missing (often happens with broken installations), uninstall Chrome via **Settings \u203a Apps \u203a Installed apps**, restart your computer, then download a fresh installer from Chrome\u2019s official website. This restores the needed services. ([techyorker.com](https://techyorker.com/fix-google-chrome-no-update-is-available-windows-11-10/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can walk you step-by-step with voice prompts for JAWS, so you can be confident in where to move and what to expect as you work through these. Do you want that?"
    }
]