If you’re Google Chrome user, then you don’t have to update your browser manually. Google Chrome automatically updates itself whenever a new stable version is released. However, in some cases, the download update file might be corrupted. In such cases, you will see an error reading “An error occurred while checking for updates: The installer failed to uncompress archive. Please download Google Chrome again. ( Google Chrome Update Error 7: 0x80040902 ).” If you also have received the same error while the Chrome auto-update process, then we have some troubleshooting tips for you.
The main reason why these issues are happening because of the auto-update file. The file might be corrupted; maybe the internet connection was slow and other minor reasons. Google Chrome usually deals with such problems by re-initiating the auto-update process in the background. However, in Chrome Update Error 7: 0x80040902, you manually have to re-update Chrome.
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How to Fix Google Chrome Update Error 7: 0x80040902
If you see a Google Chrome Update Error 7: 0x80040902, it means that the downloaded update was corrupted or not compatible. Don’t worry; there are many ways to fix this problem and update Chrome in an easy way.
Reboot your system
In a few cases, the update might not be completed on the system. In such scenarios, there are residue cache files that will prevent Chrome from starting the auto-update process. Also, these residue files will trigger Google Chrome Update error again n again. A simple reboot will clear such cache files. So, reboot your computer and re-update Chrome.
