

If the above option fails to work, we suggest enabling the Google Update Service via Services.msc.

2] Start the Google Update Service by force Once that is done, go ahead and check if Error Code 7: 0x80040801 persists. You can do this by typing Windows Defender Firewall into the search box on the Taskbar, then select it when it comes up in the search results.įrom there, you will need to select Allow apps and feature through Windows Defender Firewall.įrom here, search for googleupdate.exe and allow it through the Firewall. In order to accomplish this task, go on ahead and launch the Windows Firewall tool. The first thing you should do is to make sure the Firewall poses no threat to the update service. 1] Whitelist Google Chrome Update Service in Windows Firewall Let us talk about fixing this error from a more detailed perspective.

How to fix Error Code 7: 0x80040801 on Chrome

(error code 7: 0x80072EE7 - system level). If you use a firewall, please whitelist GoogleUpdate.exe. As the name suggests, this error tends to show its ugly head whenever the user attempts to update the popular web browser.Īn error occurred while checking for updates: Unable to connect to the Internet. Several Google Chrome users have been complaining of late about Update Error (Error Code 7: 0x80040801).
