How to Update, Download, and Fix GoogleUpdateHelper.msi

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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GoogleUpdateHelper.msi is considered a type of Microsoft Windows Installer Package file. It is most-commonly used in Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 developed by Google. It uses the MSI file extension and is considered a FPX (Microsoft Windows Installer Package) file.

GoogleUpdateHelper.msi was initially released with Google Chrome 77.0.3865.90 on 09/18/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The newest file release date for Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 was 10/31/2019 [version 78.0.3904.87].

In this article, you will find detailed GoogleUpdateHelper.msi information, a MSI file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: GoogleUpdateHelper.msi
File Extension: MSI file extension
File Type: Installer
Description: Microsoft Windows Installer Package
MIME Type: image/vnd.fpx
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87
Developer: Google
Software: Google Chrome
Software Version: 78.0.3904.87
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 40960
Oldest File Date: 10/05/2019
Latest File Date: 12/28/2019


What are GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Error Messages?


General GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Runtime Errors

GoogleUpdateHelper.msi file errors often occur during the install phase of Google Chrome, but can also occur while the program is running. These types MSI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Google Chrome is running. Here are some of the most common GoogleUpdateHelper.msi runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.35.422\GoogleUpdateHelper.msi

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most MSI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your GoogleUpdateHelper.msi file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Google Chrome), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, GoogleUpdateHelper.msi file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Google Chrome, system crash while loading or saving GoogleUpdateHelper.msi, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your GoogleUpdateHelper.msi issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the GoogleUpdateHelper.msi error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Google Chrome (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Google Chrome software.

You can uninstall Google Chrome software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Google Chrome software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many GoogleUpdateHelper.msi error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the GoogleUpdateHelper.msi error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your GoogleUpdateHelper.msi File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate GoogleUpdateHelper.msi file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free GoogleUpdateHelper.msi files for every applicable version of Google Chrome. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Google Chrome folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.35.422\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.35.342\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.34.11\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.33.17\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.33.17\
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    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.33.17\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve GoogleUpdateHelper.msi problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying GoogleUpdateHelper.msi to your appropriate Windows system directory. Google typically does not release Google Chrome MSI files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing GoogleUpdateHelper.msi and all other MSI files for Google Chrome. An incorrectly installed MSI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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MSI Files Related to GoogleUpdateHelper.msi

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Microsoft Windows Installer Package Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 40960 C:\Users\Public\Libraries\
GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Microsoft Windows Installer Package Google Chrome 77.0.3865.90 40960 C:\Users\Public\Libraries\
GoogleUpdateHelper.msi Microsoft Windows Installer Package Google Chrome 79.0.3945.16 40960 C:\Users\Public\Libraries\

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setupact.log Log Google Chrome 78.0.3904.87 14252 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Google Chrome 79.0.3945.16 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Google Earth 7.3.2 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Google Chrome 78.0.3904.70 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\


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